SHINE event for young women 16-25 marking International Women's Day - 14 March 2014

SHINE - Succeed, Healthy, Independence, Nurture, Empower

14 March 2014, 11am-2pm, St Andrews Stadium

A group of young parents have teamed up with Support Workers from social business Bromford to launch a special event, open to young women aged 16-25, on 14 March at Birmingham FC’s St Andrews Stadium to mark International Women’s Day.

Activities include graffiti artist, music, body image demonstration, crafts, advice and support, inspirational speakers, childrens activities.

St Andrews is a child-friendly venue, with facilities such as baby changing, breastfeeding areas and a buggy store.

For information on the event, follow on Twitter @2014SHINE or contact Senior Support Worker Laura Weston (07872 191 164) or Hannah Wilson (07515 191 338).

“what next?” events for young people aged 13-19 with a learning difficulty and/or disability - or their parent/carer

7 November 2013 at the Saffron Centre
13 November 2013 at the Drum

If you are a young person aged 13-19 with a learning difficulty and/or disability, or their parent/carer, this is your chance to find out about:

• colleges
• work related training
• careers advice
• independent living
• social worker services
• parent and family support

Drop in at either event between 1pm and 7pm. There will be a programme of workshops that you may like to attend. The workshops will start at 4.30pm and will last for about 20 minutes each. The workshops will cover:

• planning for transition
• social care
• family information

HOW TO FIND US:
The Saffron Centre, 256 Moseley Road, B12 0BS (just off Highgate Middleway; car parking is available, or get bus number 50 or X50 from Moor Street Queensway)
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, B6 4UU (just off the A34 opposite Newtown swimming baths; car parking is available, or get buses 8A/8C inner circle, 33 or 51)

For further information, contact Keisha Campbell on 0121 675 6198 or email her keisha.campbell@birmingham.gov.uk

The what next? events have been organised by the Disabled Children’s Social Care Team and Connexions Birmingham.

What next? information events for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities

18 October 2012:
The Saffron Centre
256 Moseley Road, Birmingham B12 0BS
Drop in between 1pm and 8pm

31 October 2012:
Carrs Lane Church Centre
Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7SX
Drop in between 3pm and 8pm

If you are a young person aged 13-19 with a learning difficulty and/or disability, or their parent/carer, or a professional supporting a young person with learning difficulties, this is your chance to find out about:

• Colleges
• Work Related Training
• Careers Advice
• Independent Living
• Social Worker Services
• Parent and Family Support

At both events there will be a programme of workshops that you can attend, starting at 6pm and lasting for about 20 minutes. The workshops will cover:

• Planning for Transition
• Social Care
• Family Information

Comments about last year's events:

• "Much wider range of support options than I was aware of" (parent/carer)
• "It's really helpful and it helps me know what to do in the future" (young person)

Skills West Midlands — the region’s biggest hands-on careers and skills event

Are you 15-24? Do you know... what skills you need? what career you want? what training is out there?
Skills West Midlands lets you meet employers, apprenticeship training providers, colleges and universities.There’ll be hands-on careers and skills demonstrations with have-a-go demo areas.
Come along to New Bingley Hall, Birmingham, on

• Wednesday 21 March 9.30am-3pm and 5pm-7pm (evening opening so that families can come too)
• Thursday 22 March 9.30am-3pm

You can visit – free – at any time during the opening hours. Find out more and book online at www.skillswestmidlands.co.uk
New Bingley Hall is at 1 Hockley Circus, Birmingham B18 5BE

Are you a parent of a young person?

We’ve just updated our online information which helps parents of young people understand what’s happening in their son/daughter’s life. You’ll find information, useful links and guidance about how YOU can help them. All the information is also available in handy downloadable weblet form. There are Parent Guides for:

• Year 8/9
• Year 10
• Year 11
• Year 12/13