Alternative Provisions

Welcome to the “one Stop” alternative provision & Wellbeing Community Hub – The Spectrum Place Charity, opening soon in Milton Keynes, with nationwide outreach of provisions available to boo through Immersive Experiences SEND team. A dedicated space that brings together professionals, families, and individuals impacted by “Low Support needs” ASD, Neurodivergence; often co-occurring mental health challenges. This hub and outreach team serve as a single point of access for any services and support available in your local area.

 

With a vision to provide comprehensive, integrated, and timely support to families. Partnerships and link working with relevant local charities enable us to better support the individual needs of young people

 parent/carers & support the overwhelmed services across the UK.

 Alternative provisions and programmes will include educational workshops and signposting for families, alternative educati

on for CYP (with a STEM focus), mental health & wellbeing and creative arts projects and programmes.

UK SEND Ofsted report areas of need: 

• High number of children & young people being diagnosed with ASC – Many presenting as “low Support need” – Currently little to no provision
• Increasing demand in services & support for children, young people & families, post, during and pre diagnosis
• As demands increase, there is an urgent need to identify and address gaps in service & provision

What the new hub will provide

We plan to establish a welcoming hub where families can access information, guidance, and services related to ASD, Asperger’s, PDA and ADHD. Somewhere for families to relax with access to sensory room, immersive education experiences, IT equipment & social clubs for their CYP and parent/ career peer support.

Working closely with other local support teams, charities & services offering them a home within the hub so that services & users alike have all the information in one place & a “safe” place to go to support them during appointments that also offers respite. Supporting PACA, CAMHS & the LA to able to offer services including alternative provisions for CYP with special interests lead sessions & workshops whilst parents work with support teams & have some respite in alongside offering social opportunities for them in an environment that supports the mental wellbeing of the whole family. Work with local services offering EOTAS & EHCP options that can support CYP. Extending educational opportunities & working closely with their School/education provider.The hub would provide a holistic approach to CYP & familie

 

s focusing on sensory & STEM. Introducing never been seen before programmes specifically developed to support those who are struggling in classroom settings or require more creative and child-led learning environment within a 

bespoke location focussed on sensory

 needs & avoiding escalating EBSA.

What can I book?

• • Women & girls with Autism & ADHD in STEM
  • Safe vetted Gaming events
  • Educational visits to the charity and the charity to educational settings
  • Mental health & mindful retreats & workshops for CYP & adults ( carers, teachers… )
  • Speaker events
  • Alternative therapies –  provided by certified and qualified partners ranging from Art & Lego
  • Community activities and meet-ups ASD & SEND friendly
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  • Corporate training inclusion & diversity
  • Educational Activities – Planetariums, VR, AR, STEM Games, Storytelling and Hands on Activities with curriculum links
  • School visits – participating in our immersive/innovation learning offerings
  • STEM Events, showcasing careers in STEM, as well as information on work experiences, internships and jobs
  • SEND & SEMH sessions, open evenings &  Classes & workshops for parents/carers & other professionals
  • Life skills events &  workshops for families, professionals, children & young people

Learning Library & Loan services of books, toys and specialist resources for different SEND needs

• Social activities to encourage friendships & build confidence in social scenarios for those with _ SEMH needs
• EBSA support & training – Schools & parental support
• Life skills worksho
  ps – Hygiene, budgeting, communication,  housekeeping skills, making appointments ( GP, Dentist, banking, bills, shopping, hobbies..)
• Mental Health and well being, including Yoga