1. Positive Parenting Friday 8th March 9.30 – 10.30
Put together by Support for Learning Teachers, this programme of free events is for all parents and carers who are interested in learning more about the topics covered. The format of the coffee morning events will be:
A short presentation from an expert in the chosen field
An open discussion involving everyone with tea/coffee
The meetings will give parents and carers the opportunity to ask questions and to meet the experts as well as other families who face similar challenges. We hope you find the sessions helpful and welcome your feedback.
Multi-cultural Family Base
Citadel
Spartans
Chatterbooks (Edinburgh Library’s book group for dyslexic children)
The Hub
The Junction
YMCA
Richmond’s Hope (Coping with Loss and Bereavement)
School Nursing Service
Friday 8th March 9.30 – 10.30
Positive Parenting
Input from Sue Cameron, Family Learning
Positive and specific praise
Using open questions to increase emotional literary for children
Following instructions
How to avoid escalation traps
Programme for 2018/19
Friday 28th September, 9.30 – 10.30am
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Input from Ronnie Willetts, School Nurse
Thursday 1st November 5.30pm – 7.00pm
(Please note this is an evening event which coincides with Trinity Academy’s Open Evening)
Community Groups and Partner Services
The event will include an overview of services and information stalls for the following organisations:
Friday 17th May 9.30 – 10.30
Managing Children’s Behaviour
Input from Jennifer Bogle, Educational Psychologist
whistle-stop tour of tips and strategies relating to behaviour management with a particular focus on supporting children with ADHD.

2. Information and Discussion Coffee Mornings and Events
Our Aims
To share information about issues and Additional Support Needs which are most likely to occur in mainstream Primary and Secondary schools
To provide and encourage a network of support for families
Further information: For further information or informal discussion please contact:
Trinity Primary – Kirsten Jackson
Victoria Primary – Aziza Elsarrag and Marion Buchanan
Wardie Primary – Fiona Shivas and Rebecca Crovetti
Trinity Academy – Bryan Campbell
There is no need to book to attend, but if you have additional support requirements please let us know in advance
Looking after our children
with additional support needs
Information and Discussion
Coffee Mornings and Events
All events will be held at Trinity Academy