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This weeks Taunton vacancies...

Are you a family looking for post 16 options? head to the conference and information day on Wednesday 24th October here at our offices in Westonzoyland. This is open to all families.

It’s 3 weeks until the October Half Term and still lots of time to book onto activities which are available.
Please find some details below of activities which may have not made it into the Short Breaks Calendar, and ones which have spaces still available.
Future Roots Farm – 30th October – for just £10pp the venue offers a great day of activities and staffing can offer some level of 1:1 support if your child / young person requires this, please call them on 01963 210703 for... more info. 10am – 2.30pm, for ages 8-18 years. Rylands Farm, Nr Sherborne (10 mins from Yeovil)
Friday 02 November 2018 Bridgwater & Taunton College ‘Multi-Sports Day’ for young people with a disability or additional need aged 14-18 years. Bridgwater Campus – Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ For all abilities – rounders, cricket, laser pistols, gym taster sessions, table tennis and more! 10am – 2pm, £3 per person. Bring a packed lunch. We can tailor the sessions to suit all needs, just email us (Molly or Nathan) to find out more and to book a place btcactive@btc.ac.uk.
Check out the Short Breaks Activity Calendar for the October Half Term at www.somerset.gov.uk/cwd as there are other providers which still have spaces available.
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Don't forget the Health and Wellbeing event ‘Life is for Living’ is on Monday at MECCA Bingo in Taunton!

Our Unstoppables young peoples forum have voted... have you?!

Cardiff University are looking for people to take part in a research project. The project is looking into the effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on an individual’s communication. The prequirements are as follows:
- Participant has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Participant is over 18 years of age - Participant is comfortable with discussing their ASD with a member of our team... - Participant is available to take part in this research during the month of October
Taking part in this case study will involve completing an anonymous questionnaire, which can be done online at the participant’s convenience.
It is optional but they would like the participant to take part in an informal interview with one of our team members, and take part in a language task or ‘game’ during this interview.
The questionnaire and the interview combined would take no more than an hour of the participant’s time, and must be completed by November 1st.
Cardiff University are looking for people to take part in a research project. The project is looking into the effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on an individual’s communication. The requirements are as follows:
Applicants gratefully received, if you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at:
TootillPE@cardiff.ac.uk
Kind regards,
Phoebe Tootill
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Calling all young people aged between 11-18 (up to 25 if you have SEND) Don't forget to cast your vote!

We've teamed up with our friends at Somerset's in Care and Leaving Care Councils to share the latest job centre vacancies across Somerset!
To keep up to date... follow the link to their website:
https://www.somersetincarecouncils.org.uk /employment/

Are you over the age of 16 and not in education, training or employment at the moment?
Steps to Success could be the programme for you!
Contact Claire Haskins on 07919 540421 or... email: CHaskins@somerset.gov.uk for more information.
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Interested in a career at the Museum?
Next year they will be hosting a Museum Futures traineeship (12 months with tax-free bursary) for 18-24 year olds with good digital skills and little or no museum experience.
They will be hosting a taster day for this role at the Somerset Heritage Centre on Friday 12 October 2018.
... Potential applicants will be able to explore what it is like working at a Museum, try some digitisation tasks and activities, and speak with staff.
Applicants can sign up for the taster day here: https://bit.ly/2MwWKIK .
Full details about the role can be found here: https://swheritage.org.uk/vacancies.
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Check out what the team got up to in September... written by Young Person's Champion Luke :)

Want to find out more about different career opportunities?
Check out this years Careers Fairs!
The 4 – 7pm session is open to the public and this year they are welcoming the general public and especially parents who want to find out more about the many education and career options for their children.
... There will be over 50 exhibitors covering Further and Higher Education, Apprenticeships, voluntary and community opportunities and employment support
The Fair will also include a Choices for Life area for those with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
The event is free to attend!
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Friday 02 November 2018
Bridgwater & Taunton College ‘Multi-Sports Day’ for young people with a disability or additional need aged 14-18 years. Bridgwater Campus – Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ For all abilities – rounders, cricket, laser pistols, gym taster sessions, table tennis and more!
... 10am – 2pm, £3 per person. Bring a packed lunch. We can tailor the sessions to suit all needs, just email us (Molly or Nathan) to find out more and to book a place btcactive@btc.ac.uk
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Check out the Kids Playscheme at Critchill School this October Half Term. This is specifically for children and young people with a disability or additional need.

Leonardo Helicopters- Applications for the 2019 Graduate and Apprentice Training Schemes are now open. The application pages can be accessed via the following link:
http://www.uk.leonardocompany.com/people- careers

This weeks latest job and apprenticeship vacancies in Frome...

All about work programme... contact Debbie at Compass Disability 01823 282823

This weeks Bridgwater vacancies..

Somerset's Unsung Hereos 2018!
Families and practitioners have told us that they would like to extend the deadline for nominations to September so that schools have the chance to nominate.
We have listened to your feedback and will be extending the deadline for our Unsung Hero nominations to 5pm Friday 14th September.
... The Engagement and Participation Team for special educational needs and disabilities in partnership with Somerset Parent Carer Forum are looking for examples of what’s working well across Somerset. We want to hear success stories for children and young people and want to celebrate those working with them. Young people and parent carers are planning an event to celebrate Somerset’s Unsung Heroes and we need you to nominate!
So, do you know someone who you would like to nominate for: “Child of the Year” ... “Young Person of the Year” “Family of the Year” “Embracing SEND Reforms” “Engagement and Participation” “Innovative Working- Thinking Outside the Box” “Information and Advice Award” “Organisation (or Team) of the Year” “PEER to PEER Supporter of the Year”
Then get in touch and ask for a nomination form from SENDParticipationteam@somerset.gov.u k
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