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What’s new this month? What’s on? 1. Networking Events August Parent & Child 31. West Walton Summer Activities 2. Football for Families 32. Heritage Walk and Talks 3. Free Child Car Seat Checks 33. Adventure Gardeners 4. Hanseatic Animal Magic 34. Family Fun at St Nicks 5. Hunstanton Summer Programme 35. A Piece of MIND 6. Animal Agents 36. ASD Teenage Social Group Additional Needs & Disability 37. Sensory Express Hunstanton CC 7. Short Breaks for CWD 38. Early Help FSP Training 8. SEND Leaflets 39. Wellbeing Art Group 9. New Local Offer Section 40. Dersingham Library Events Health & Well Being 41. Downham Library Events 10. Minds Over Chatter 42. Gaywood Library Events 11. Steps to Work Webinar 43. Hunstanton Library Events 12. Hunstanton Fit for 50s+ 44. Kings Lynn Library Events Domestic Abuse September 13. Leeway Domestic Abuse Services 45. Domestic Abuse Event 14. Domestic Abuse Event 46. Financial abuse and scams Training and Employment conference 15. Norfolk Community College 47. ASD & ADHD Support Information 16. New NCLS Brochure 48. Wellbeing Employment Support 17. Thinking about self-employment 49. Net Working Event 18. Steering a teenager toward a job 50. Solihull in West Walton 19. Choices at 16 October 20. European Social Fund Call 51. Ageing with Autism Training 21. West Norfolk Employment Fund 22. Team Programme 23. Get into Contact Centres Volunteering/ Job Opportunities Training for professionals 52. Reading Hack 24. Public Health England Data 53. Home-Start at RAF Marham Training 54. Work with victims of Domestic Useful links reports and surveys Abuse 55. 25. Changes to Threshold Guidance Winter Night Shelter Volunteers 26. Changes to Mash 27. Changes to Child Protection Conferences 28. Helping Workless Families Policy 29. Harmful Sexual Behaviours 30. Evaluation of ‘See Me Hear Me’

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the September Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 56. Networking Events 1. Networking Events 57. 58. West Norfolk Early Help Network Event 59. 60. PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE 61. Thursday 28th September 2017 62. 9 am for coffee and networking 63. 9:30am start to 12:30 pm 64. The Swan Centre 65. Paradise Road 66. Downham Market 67. PE38 9JE 68. 69. The event will provide the opportunity for professionals/partners working with children and young people to network, share best practice and find out more about local services. 70. 71. This event will focus on the theme of Professionals working with young people 9 -19 year old with presentations from key service providers including 72. 73. The Swan Centre 74. MAP (New Provider for the West Norfolk Youth Advisory Board) 75. Early Help Process Team 76. Norfolk Constabulary 77. CCS School Nursing 78. 79. With a marketplace of local service providers and networking opportunities before and after the presentations. 80. 81. We want the meeting to be relevant, promote and support partnership working with an opportunity for a direct report back to the locality Early Help Hub and the Local Safeguarding Children’s group as required. Open to all organisations and services with an interest or involvement with children. To register or request a booking form please contact [email protected] 82. Jump back to start 83. 84. 85. Parent & Child 2. Football for Families Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

86. The Linnets have launched jointly a brand new initiative called the Rounce & Evans Community Fund. The scheme will give the chance to families who may not necessarily be able to afford an afternoon at The Walks supporting the Linnets to come along and sample an afternoon of football watching from the club’s main stand. 87. 88. Mr Luke Loades of Rounce & Evans explained the scheme will enable a family of four (two adults + two children) to enjoy an afternoon of football supporting their local team. This scheme is not just for people who are unemployed at the moment anyone can contact mailto:[email protected] and he will take thing’s on from there. The scheme begins with next week’s friendly fixture with Norwich City and will continue throughout the season. 89. 90. More information on http://www.kltown.co.uk/2017/07/05/town-launch-community- fund-scheme/ 91. 3. Free Child Car Seat Checks 92. Norfolk County Council’s road safety team and crews from Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service are offering free child car seat checks across the county. 93. Child car seats are a legal requirement in the UK and make children far less likely to be seriously hurt in a collision, but they must be correctly fitted and adjusted to offer maximum protection, and it is easy to get it wrong. 94. 95. The events are running until 16 August from 10am until 2pm at the locations listed below. Families are invited to come along to get their child seats checked and to ask our team of experts about any aspect of road safety. 96. 97. Wed 2 Aug 98. Thetford - Sainsbury's 99. Thu 3 Aug 100. Diss - Morrison's 101. Mon 7 Aug 102. Dereham - Tesco 103. Tue 8 Aug 104. Downham Market - Tesco (2pm- 6pm) 105. Wed 9 Aug 106. King's Lynn - Sainsbury's 107. Thu 10 Aug 108. Fakenham – Tesco 109. Fri 11 Aug 110. Swaffham - Tesco 111. Tue 15 Aug 112. Norwich - Sprowston Tesco 113. Wed 16 Aug 114. Norwich - Hall Road Asda 115. Jump back to start 116.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 4. Hanseatic Animal Magic 117. Free Animal Magic Childrens Activities for 5-11 year olds 118. Art & Crafts 119. Games 120. Refreshments 121. 29th, 30th and 31st August 122. 12-3pm each day 123. North Lynn Church 124. St Edmundsbury Road 125. Kings Lynn 126. PE30 2DH 127. 128. Book now to avoid missing out [email protected] or facebook Julie chaplin hanseatic 129. 130. 5. Hunstanton Summer Programme 131. Hunstanton Heritage Gardens have a packed programme of activities 132. 133. I have included a digital copy of the summer programme but copies are available in various outlets around Hunstanton, pick up yours today. Don’t forget to check the website (below) for the latest info on events and activities. 134. 135. Hunstanton Heritage Gardens Summer Programme 2017 136. 137. If you haven’t signed up for the Soap Box Derby yet don’t miss your chance – places are filling up quickly! 138. 139. For further information contact 140. 141. Rosie Djurovic 142. Activities Coordinator 143. Tel: 01553 616326 144. www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/hunstantonevents 145. Jump back to start 146. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

6. Animal Agents 147. Summer reading Challenge 148. Join the Animal Agents …… no need to book just bring along your library card 149. Downham Market 151. 9.30am till 12noon152. [DO 150. Saturday 8th July Library W] 1 154. Wednesday 12th 157.5 [HU 153. Hunstanton Library 155. from 3pm July 6 N] . 161. [DE 158. Dersingham Library 159. Thursday 13th July 160. from 3pm R] 165. [LYN 162. Kings Lynn Library 163. Saturday 15th July 164. 9am till 1pm ] 168. 10.30am till 169. [GA 166. Gaywood Library 167. Sunday 16th July 12noon Y] 170. 171. 172. 173. 174. 175. 176. Tuesda 177. 18 182. 178. 1 179. 181. y Aug 0. 18 187. [DO 5. [ 186. W] 183. Knitting for beginners for families 184. 1pm - 2.30pm B [C] ] 188. 189. 190. 191. 192. 193. Thursda 194. 19 199. 195. 3 196. 198. y Aug 7. 20 204. [LY 2. [ 203. N] 200. I Spy Animals 201. 1pm - 2pm B [F] ] 206. 10.30am - 20 208. 209. [DO 205. Story time & Crafts 11.30am 7. [F] W] 21 214. [DE 2. [ 213. R] 210. The Detective Dog 211. 2.30pm - 4pm B [F] ] 215. 216. 217. 218. 219. 221. 22 226. 220. Friday 222. 4 223. 225. Aug 4. 22 231. [LY 228. 10.30am - 9. [ 230. N] 227. The Detective Dog 12noon B [F] ] 233. 10.30am - 23 235. 236. [GA 232. Holiday Rhymetime for under 5s 11am 4. [F] Y] 237. 238. 239. 240. 241. 242. 243. 244. 245. 246. 248. 25 253. 247. Monday 249. 7 250. 252. Aug 1. Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 25 258. [HU 255. 10.30am - 6. [ 257. N] 254. The Detective Dog 12noon B [F] ] 26 263. [DO 259. Liam Carroll - Native Tales from Africa & 1. [ 262. W] 260. 2pm - 3pm America B [C] ] 264. 265. 266. 267. 268. 269. Tuesda 270. 27 275. 271. 8 272. 274. y Aug 3. 27 280. [LY 277. 2.30pm - 8. [ 279. N] 276. Cops and Robbers 3.30pm B [F] ] 28 284. 285. [GA 281. Holiday Story time 282. 10.30 - 11.30 3. [F] Y] 286. 287. 288. 289. 290. 291. Wednes 292. 29 293. 9 294. 297. day Aug 5. 296. 30 302. [LY 299. 2.30pm - 0. [ 301. N] 298. Count on Norfolk 3.15pm B [F] ] 30 307. [GA 303. Garlic Theatre Puppetry presents Little 304. 11am - 5. [ 306. Y] Red Robin Hood 12noon B [C] ] 31 312. [HU 309. 11am - 0. [ 311. N] 308. Count on Norfolk 11.45am B [F] ] 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 320. 321. 322. 323. Thursda 324. 32 329. 325. 10 326. 328. y Aug 7. 33 334. [DE 2. [ 333. R] 330. Animal Agents Detective Academy 331. 2.30pm - 4pm B [C] ] 336. 10.30am - 33 338. 339. [DO 335. Story time & Craft 11.30am 7. [F] W] 34 344. [GA 341. 10.30 am- 2. [ 343. Y] 340. Animal Agents Detective Academy 12noon B [C] ] 345. 346. 347. 348. 349. 351. 35 356. 350. Friday 352. 11 353. 355. Aug 4. 35 361. [LY 358. 10.30 am- 9. [ 360. N] 357. Animal Agents Detective Academy 12noon B [C] ] Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

363. 10.30am - 36 365. 366. [GA 362. Holiday Rhymetime for under 5s 11am 4. [F] Y] 367. 368. 369. 370. 371. 373. 37 378. 372. Monday 374. 14 375. 377. Aug 6. 38 383. [LY 1. [ 382. N] 379. Bertie was a Watchdog 380. 2pm - 3pm B [C] ] 38 388. [HU 385. 10.30am- 6. [ 387. N] 384. Animal Agents Detective Academy 12noon B [C] ] 39 393. [DO 390. 1.30pm - 1. [ 392. W] 389. Fun for the Kids with Dogs Trust 3pm B [F] ] 394. 395. 396. 397. 398. 399. Tuesda 400. 40 405. 401. 15 402. 404. y Aug 3. 40 410. [LY 407. 2.30pm - 8. [ 409. N] 406. Gruffalo Party 4pm B [C] ] 411. 412. 413. 414. 415. 416. Wednes 417. 42 422. 418. 16 419. 421. day Aug 0. 42 427. [GA 424. 10.30am – 12 5. [ 426. Y] 423. Fun for the Kids with Dogs Trust noon B [F] ] 43 432. [DE 429. 10.30am – 0. [ 431. R] 428. Fishy Tales 12noon B [C] ] 433. 434. 435. 436. 437. 438. Thursda 439. 44 444. 440. 17 441. 443. y Aug 2. 44 449. [DE 446. 2.30pm - 7. [ 448. R] 445. Gruffalo Party 4pm B [C] ] 450. 451. 452. 453. 454. 456. 45 461. 455. Friday 457. 18 458. 460. Aug 9. 463. 10.30am - 46 465. 466. [GA 462. Holiday Rhymetime for under 5s 11am 4. [F] Y] 46 471. [LY 468. 10.30am – 12 9. [ 470. N] 467. Zombie Attack noon B [C] ]

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 47 476. [LY 4. [ 475. N] 472. Coding Taster 473. 4pm - 5pm B [F] ] 47 481. 477. 478. 480. 9. 482. 483. 484. 485. 486. 488. 49 493. 487. Monday 489. 21 490. 492. Aug 1. 49 498. [HU 495. 10.30am – 6. [ 497. N] 494. Gruffalo Party 12noon B [C] ] 50 503. [DO 1. [ 502. W] 499. Magic Show with Balloons 500. 2pm – 3pm B [C] ] 504. 505. 506. 507. 508. 509. Tuesda 510. 51 515. 511. 22 512. 514. y Aug 3. 51 520. [LY 517. 2.30pm - 8. [ 519. N] 516. Fishy Tales 4pm B [C] ] 52 525. [DO 522. 10.30 am- 3. [ 524. W] 521. Animal Agents Detective Academy 12noon B [C] ] 52 529. 530. [GA 526. Holiday Story time 527. 10.30 - 11.30 8. [F] Y] 531. 532. 533. 534. 535. 536. Wednes 537. 54 542. 538. 23 539. 541. day Aug 0. 54 546. 547. [HU 544. 10.30am - 5. [ [F] N] 543. Love Food Hate Waste 11.30am B ] 55 551. 552. [GA 549. 10am - 0. [ [F] Y] 548. Dare to Dance 11.30am B ] 553. 554. 555. 556. 557. 558. Thursda 559. 56 564. 560. 24 561. 563. y Aug 2. 56 568. 569. [DE 566. 10.30am - 7. [ [F] R] 565. Love Food Hate Waste 11.30am B ] 571. 10.30am - 57 573. 574. [DO 570. Story time & Craft 11.30am 2. [F] W] 575. 576. 577. 578. 579. 581. 58 586. 580. Friday 582. 25 583. 585. Aug 4. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

58 591. [LY 588. 10.30am - 9. [ 590. N] 587. Love Food Hate Waste 11.30am B [F] ] 593. 10.30am - 59 595. 596. [GA 592. Holiday Rhymetime for under 5s 11am 4. [F] Y] 597. 598. 599. 600. 601. 602. Thursda 603. 60 608. 604. 31 605. 607. y Aug 6. 61 613. [GA 610. 1pm - 1. [ 612. Y] 609. Knitting for beginners for families 2.30pm B [C] ] 615. 10.30am - 61 617. 618. [DO 614. Story time & Craft 11.30am 6. [F] W] 619. 620. 621. 622. 623. 625. 62 630. 624. Monday 626. 4 627. 629. Sept 8. 63 635. [DO 3. [ 634. W] 631. Liam Carroll - Local Folk Tales 632. 2pm - 3pm B [C] ] 636. Presentation Ceremonies – [B] Booking essential 6 6 637. Gaywood 638. Sat 2 639. 10.30 641.4 Dersingham 642. Thurs 14 643. 5.30 4 Library Sept am 0 Library Sept pm 4 . . 6 6 645. Gaywood 646. Sun 3 647. 10.30 649.4 Hunstanton 650. Sat 16 651. 11a 5 Library Sept am 8 Library Sept m 2 . . 657.6 Downham 658. Sat 23 653. Kings Lynn 654. Sat 9 5 Market Library Sept 659. 1.45 655. 11am Library Sept 6 pm 6 . 2.45 6 6 pm, 0 661. Kings Lynn 662. Sat 16 6 3.45 . 663. 1pm Library Sept 4 pm . 669. 670. For more details or to book call the library: 671. Dersingham Library 01485 540181 Hunstanton Library 01485 532280 672. Downham Market Library 01366 383073 Kings Lynn Library 01553 761393 673. Gaywood Library 01553 768498 674. [B] Booking essential [C] Chargeable event [F] Free event 675.

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679. Additional needs and disability 680. 7. Short Breaks for CWD 681. Short breaks for children with disabilities 682. NANSA and the West Norfolk Deaf Association (WNDA) have teamed up to offer an exciting new group-based weekend and holiday service for young people with disabilities out of WNDA’S Deaf Centre in the heart of King’s Lynn. 683. 684. NANSA “Explore” can cater for young people aged 11-17 with a range of disabilities, including mild to moderate learning disabilities. The Deaf Centre is well-equipped, safe and welcoming, and very accessible for people with disabilities, so an ideal base! 685. 686. NANSA “Explore” supports young people with disabilities and their families through the challenging transition from childhood to adult life. You can choose one of three activity options: ‘Be Active’, ‘Be Independent’ or ‘Be Creative’. Maximum time is spent on activities geared towards each young person’s personal areas of interest. On top of this, there will be opportunities for “Explore” groups to get involved in a variety of rewarding as well as good fun leisure activities. 687. 688. NANSA “Explore” is accessed using your Short Breaks Individual Budget. 689. The cost for young people requiring ‘Small Support’ is £15 per hour and for young people requiring ‘Some Support’ £22 per hour. 690. 691. NANSA “Explore” runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, plus Tuesdays and Thursdays during school holidays. Sessions are 5 hours long, from 10am to 3pm 692. 693. If you wish to make a referral to this new Short Break service, you will need to contact the Norfolk County Council’s Children's Services Access and Service team on 01603 692 455. 694. 695. To find out more about any of NANSA’s wide range of services for children and adults with disabilities, please contact our Services Support Officer Jacqui Carey- Knight on 01603 414109 or [email protected] 696. Jump back to start 697.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 8. SEND Leaflets 698. Six leaflets have been co-produced with the help of Family Voice Norfolk to explain to parent carers the changes that came about as a result of the Children and Families Act 2014. They are simple straight forward documents introducing the main ideas and pointing readers to the local off for more information. Topics covered are  Joint Commissioning  The Local Offer  Special educational; needs (SEN) support  Education, health and care (EHC) plans  Personal budgets  Preparing for adulthood 699. They can be found on the Local Offer page under Resources local-offer/information-for- professionals 700. 9. New Local Offer Section 701. The Local Offer has a new children and young people section aimed at 10-25 year olds which is being developed in co-production with children and young people. At the moment it contains information on things to do information Advice and Support Services, Keeping Safe and Health and Well-being but during the summer and autumn it will have the following sections developed 702.  Me  My Home  My Free time  My education  My health  My Job  My money  My rights and the law  Games 703. For more information see Children and young people 704. 705. 706. Carers 707. 708. Jump back to start 709. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

710. Health and Well Being 10. Minds Over Chatter 711. Put mind over matter with good brews and good chatter, in association with Kings Lynn Library 712. Friday 11th August and Friday 25th August 713. 5-6pm 714. 715. A book club with a difference for people aged 15-30 who would like the chance to chat with other like-minded people about Mental Health and the struggles individuals or family members face. You do not have to be effected by the issues personally and we welcome all types of literature 716. Bring along your favourite read as there is no set book! 717. Tea Coffee and biscuits available 718. #nolonelyday 719. #mentalehealthawareness 720. 721. For more information email [email protected] or call 01553 772568 722. 11. Steps to Work Webinar 723. Steps to work is an informal online webinar for people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of low mood or depression 724. Who are ready to start thinking about making steps towards training education voluntary work or employment 725. 726. Wednesday 6th September 2017 727. Time 10:00am – 11:00am 728. To Book call 0300 123 1503 BOOKING CLOSES 7 DAYS PIOR 729. Email [email protected] 730. Website https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/courses/ 731. 732. 12. Hunstanton Fit for 50s+ 733. Free Bootcamp- Style sessions suitable for all abilities Tuesdays 190-11am By the Salad Bowl Café Hunstanton Heritage Gardens 734. To book a place of find out more visit www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/hunstantonevents Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 735. Jump back to start 736. 737. Domestic Abuse and Victim Support 738. 13. Leeway Domestic Abuse Services 739. 740. West Norfolk Domestic Abuse Case Workers Offer  One to one support  Access to emergency refuge accommodation  Advice sessions  Power to Change women’s groups 741. 742. 743. The Power to Change Self Help Programme is a nationally recognised 6 week programme to help survivors of domestic abuse to identify abusive situations and develop the confidence to take control of their lives and keep themselves and their children safe. The programme focuses on the following areas/outcomes  Understanding Basic rights  Understanding domestic abuse as an issue of power/control  Supporting children affected by domestic abuse  Coping with difficult emotions  Developing assertiveness skills and setting boundaries  Maintaining safety  Dealing with authority figures  Developing healthy relationships 744. For details call 0845 241 2171 745. 746. Helpline 0300 561 0077 747. [email protected] 748. 749. Jump back to start 750. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

14. Domestic Abuse Event 751. 752. Pandora Project is holding a 753. Domestic Abuse Networking Event 754. Bringing together West Norfolk agencies to promote collaborative working 755. Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm 756. Providence Street Community Centre 757. 758. Agencies will have the opportunity to give a short presentation to share the following information:  An overview of what services are available  How referrals can be made  What training is available to other agencies 759. 760. Working together means that clients will benefit from our shared knowledge and signposting is easier when we know what’s available. 761. After the presentations, there will be a networking opportunity. 762. Confirm your attendance to [email protected] and let us know if you wish to give a short talk about what your service offers. 763. 764. Groups 765. 766. 767. Housing and Finance 768. 769. 770. 771. Jump back to start 772. 773.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 774. Training and Employment 775. 15. Norfolk Community College 776. Is a partnership led by East Coast College (formerly Great Yarmouth College) involving five main delivery partners from the Voluntary Sector: Access Community Trust, DIAL Great Yarmouth, Future Projects and Voluntary Norfolk. 777. 778. The Norfolk Community College is a free support service that aims to help local people make the most of the employment, volunteering and training opportunities available to them. 779. The service has been designed to give people the skills and confidence they need to make a move back into work. The diverse range of support on offer includes one-to-one advice around jobs and volunteering, group training sessions, and access to guidance on the latest benefits and personal finances. 780. 781. We can help anyone who is -Aged 25 years and over 782. -Living in Norfolk 783. -Unemployed for 12 months or longer 784. -Has the right to work in the U.K 785. -Committed to improving job prospects, developing skills and getting back to work. 786. 787. The project will delivered across the districts of Norfolk – Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, South Norfolk or King’s Lynn and West Norfolk – in venues ranging from community centres to libraries. The service is tailored to individual needs and offers those involved the chance to explore their options, raise their ambitions and receive practical support towards achieving their goals. 788. 789. For further details contact the Norfolk Community College on 01493 419255 or email 790. [email protected]. Alternatively you can visit the project website on: www.NorfolkCommunityCollege.co.uk . 791. 792. Jump back to start 793. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

16. New NCLS Brochure 794. 795.

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804. If you wish to enrol on any of these course please visit our website www.norfolk.gov.uk/adult learning or call our admissions team on 01603306530 who will be pleased to help with your enquiry. 805. 806. The Norfolk community Learning Service course brochure for 2017-18 has been published detailing Qualifications & vocational course, Foundation skills, Community Learning Family Learning, Independent Living Skills, Leisure Stream, Traineeships and Apprenticeships across the County. 807. 808. Further details and a pdf of the brochure can be found at 809. https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-learning/courses 810. Jump back to start 811. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

17. Thinking about self-employment 812. For 18-30 years old, Unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week? 813. 814. The Prince's Trust has a limited number of free places on its 4-day Enterprise Courses, which are all about helping you plan and start your own business! 815. 816. To find out more, you can book a place on one of our informal “Information Sessions” in Norwich, which tells you about: 817.  Free 4-day business start training  Low-interest loans which may be available  Help with market research and writing a business plan  Free mentoring support for 2 years or more  Other advice and help 818. 819. Information Sessions take about an hour and a half, and usually start at 1:00 pm. 820. 821. Upcoming Sessions in Norwich: 822. 10th August | 31st August | 21st September | 12th October | 9th November | 30th November 823. 824. To book an Information Session Text ‘Enterprise’ to 07879 881 102 Email [email protected]

825. 18. Steering a teenager toward a job 826. 827. A guide for parents – Steering your teenager toward a job and career has been put together by Jon Gregory founder of Win-That-Job and Nick Newman of National Careers Week with additional contributions from the John Lewis |partnership 828. 829. With Advice on how to  Choose a career  Access careers services  Develop employability skills  Find employment prospects  Build compelling applications  Win through at interviews 830. 831. Copies fromhttp://win-that-job.com/parents-guide 832. Jump back to start 833. 19. Choices at 16 Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 834. NCC’s annual publication for current year 10 students has recently been published, with information on all post 16 options including further education, apprenticeships, training, qualifications using Help You Choose, post 18 options financial support transport and sources of help and advice 835. 836. A pdf copy can be downloaded from Choices at 16 837. 20. European Social Fund Call 838. New Anglia have received the news that 3 calls for the European Social Fund (ESF) in our area have been released by the Department for Work and Pensions. These are: 839. 1.1 – Access to Employment: Work and Health Integrated Services 840. 1.4 – Active Inclusion: Work and Health Integrated Services 841. 2.1 – Equal Access to Lifelong Learning: In Work Pay and Progression in the Health and Social Care sector 842. 843. The deadline for outline applications to these calls will be the 27th of October 2017. 844. Community and Environemental Services of NCC offer services as project facilitators for the European Social Fund in Norfolk and Suffolk. They can offer expert advice on specifications, the application process and technical details about ESF. links above, if you are interested in bidding for, or becoming part of a bid for these calls please get in touch. 845. Joe Ballard 846. Economic Development and Strategy Community and Environmental Services 847. Tel: (01603) 223258 [email protected] [email protected] 848. 21. West Norfolk Employment Fund 849. The West Norfolk Employment Fund has been established to help young people in the West of Norfolk to set up or grow their own business with a grant of up to £10,000 850. Grants can be used to meet start-up costs, assist with developing new products or services, to procure professional services to support and develop the business to undertake training and skills development or the acquisition of capital equipment 851. 852. 853. Applicants are asked to complete a form which should be submitted with an outline business plan including details of their business, product and market and the predicted growth opportunities that will result from the investment. 854. An independent panel comprising committee members from a number of West Norfolk Businesses will review applications for grants 855. If you would like to discuss making an application please contact Graham Tuttle CEO on 01603 623958 856. 857. Visit the Norfolk Community Foundation website for more information 858. 859. Jump back to start 860. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

22. Team Programme 861. 862. The Prince’s Trust Team Programme run by Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service in Dereham 863. 864. The twelve week course will commence on Monday 25th September 2017 with a Taster Day being held on Tuesday 19th of September 2017. We are looking for any young person aged between 16-25 years who are currently not in education, employment or training and are ready to do something positive with their time. If they sign up for the Team Programme, they’ll be joining a group of up to 15 for a 12 week Programme. Amongst other things they will: 865. ? Take on community projects of their choosing ? Take part in an exciting, action-packed residential week ? Get three weeks' work experience in a field they are interested in ? Take part in an exciting team challenge ? Gain new skills and qualifications ? Mix with new people and make new friends ? A better chance of moving into a job, education or training ? Help with job-hunting, mock interviews and writing their CV ? The chance to make a difference in their community ? And most importantly - A big boost to their confidence and a real sense of achievement! 866. 867. There is no charge to the course, it does not affect any benefits and travel costs are reimbursed. 868. 869. Potential students will be invited to a taster day. This gives the young people an opportunity to see the team room, learn more about the programme and undertake some team activities, so they can decide whether or not they want to commit to the programme. However before we invite the young people to the taster day we like to meet with them so we can explain what Team is about and answer any questions they may have. 870. Any questions then please feel free to contact us via the details below. 871. 872. Chantelle Williams 873. Team Leader: Dereham 874. Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service 875. Prince's Trust Team Programme 876. Tel: 07795067383 877. mailto:[email protected] 878. 879. Jump back to start 880.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 881. 23. Get into Contact Centres 882. Get Into Contact Centres with Adrian Flux Insurance Services 883. 884. Are you 18-30, NEET, and looking to learn new skills? 885. 886. Programme: Monday 4th September – Friday 29th September 887. Location: East Winch near King’s Lynn (Adrian Flux) 888. Interviews: W/C Monday 14th August 889. 890. Meet new people and learn new skills as well as gaining work experience. We’ll also help you with your CV. 891. Not only will it boost your confidence and employability, but you’ll also have the chance to benefit from the support of one our mentors to help you uncover your next steps. 892.  Gain Industry Qualifications and Develop a range of Office Work Skills  Receive Professional Training in Customer Service, Sales, Admin and Renewals within Adrian Flux  Opportunities to move into Full-time Employment within Adrian Flux  Travel expenses paid on programme and doesn't affect your benefits  Up to 6 months mentoring support  Improve your Teamwork 893. 894. Interested? TXT ‘CONTACT’ 07946 559 335 895. 896. Interviews will be taking place at 897.  Kings Lynn JCP Tuesday 15th August  Dereham JCP Thursday 17th August 898.

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904. Training for Professionals 905. 24. Public Health England Data Training 906. 907. Foundation Course: Health intelligence for everyday practice - Sept 2017 908. The Foundation Course is a free one-day course offered by PHE to aid users of data and intelligence to gain a greater understanding of how it can be used in practice. 909. There are three main aims: 910. • To improve understanding and interpretation of health intelligence through practical examples. 911. •To aid effective commissioning and needs assessment. 912. •To provide hands-on training of the PHE CKO Fingertips based tools 913. Registration is via our KHUB website 914. 915. Data Training 916. 917. Jump back to start 918. 919.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 920. Links to useful sites, reports and surveys 25. Changes to Threshold Guidance 921. Norfolk Safeguarding Childrens Board and Children’s Services have been working with partners to produce some descriptors which will clarify the thresholds for interventions at every stage of a child’s journey. The Threshold Supplementary Guidance document is to be used alongside the Norfolk Threshold Guide to ensure that children are getting the right services at the right time for the right duration. Hard copies of the illustrated version will be available in the autumn term 922. 923. To view the new guidance follow this link Threshold Supplementary Guidance 924. To view the Norfolk Threshold Guide follow this link Norfolk Threshold Guide 925. 26. Changes to Mash 926. MASH consultation line 927. The consultation line is a service provided by children’s social care that sits within the MASH. 928. 929. The Children’s Services MASH Manager has reviewed the use of the consultation line and as of Monday 10 July professional consultation will take place through the one MASH number to ensure that this is very much day to day business. There will no longer be an option for an anonymous consultation. If a child is discussed with the MASH then there will be a record of what was advised on a child’s file and the rationale for this. 930. 931. The MASH Manager has been doing some work on a refresh of the MASH functions and ensuring that this is delivered to all internal and external partner agencies so we all have clarity on roles/expectations The Children’s Services MASH Manager wishes to work with all partner agencies to improve working relationships and ensure that we all work together in a productive supportive and positive way to Safeguard the children we are all responsible for. 932. 933. Children’s Services would also like to assure all agencies that the systems in the MASH are gradually being changed and that some restructuring is taking place. This began in late May and reports from the Customer Service Centre as of early June advise that 99% of calls are now being answered within the MASH. The changes to the consultation line will not affect this improved timely response. 934. Jump back to start 935. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

27. Changes to Child Protection Conferences 936. Following feedback from Ofsted we are making changes to the format of Child Protection Conferences and the way Child Protection Plans are written with the purpose of more clearly evidencing identified risk for children. 937. 938. What will be different? 939. Child Protection Conferences will focus on identifying the high level risks and danger for children as well as identifying actions / support needed to reduce immediate risks (between Conference and Core Group). This will become the outline Child Protection Plan from Conference. It will be the role of Core Group members in their meetings to develop the Child Protection Plan using a Signs of Safety approach to engage both family members and professionals in identifying and agreeing the detail of the action and support needed i.e. who will do what, when and how? 940. Core Group will not change or remove risks / danger or related safety goals identified during Conference. However, they can add to this list and develop the plan to address these as necessary between Conferences. 941. The first Core Group following the Initial Child Protection Conference will now be chaired by a Social Work Team Manager, who will oversee the formation of the detail within the Child Protection Plan. 942. Core Group will monitor and scale the progress of the Child Protection Plan between Conferences. 943. Independent Chairs will continue to have the authority to overrule a majority decision within Conference, i.e. for the plan to be held within the Child in Need framework rather than Child Protection or vice versa. 944. 945. Review of Changes: 946. There will be a 3 month review of the changes to Child Protection Conferences and Plans (October 2017). Feedback will be sought from all stakeholders to inform this review. In addition, an audit of Child Protection Plans and observations of Child Protection Conferences will inform the review outcome. Direct feedback from family members and professionals will also be sought during this period. 947. EMPHASIS: JOINT RESPONSIBILITY IN IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING RISK. 948. • All professionals need to bring copies of their reports to Conference (min 12) and genuine attempts will have been made to share these with family prior to Conference. 949. • The multi-agency group must be prepared for Conference i.e. have already considered from their knowledge / involvement with the family, any risks / danger, the impact of these on the child(ren) and what differences they would need to see to be certain that risks had significantly reduced? 950. • Priority must be given to attending Conference and Core Groups. 951. • All professionals will contribute to the development and delivery of Child Protection Plans. 952. • All professionals will contribute to the ongoing monitoring and scaling of progress of Child Protection Plans. 953.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 954. What key points do I need to remember? 955. • Conference will identify high level risks and any contingency plan required. 956. • 1st Core Group following Conference will be chaired by the Social Work Team Manager. 957. • Family and Core Group professionals will explore and develop how these risks will be reduced i.e. who will do what, when and how. 958. • The high level risks identified at Conference will not be changed within the Child Protection Plan by Core Group, but additional risks and actions may be added. 959. • It is essential that all agencies provide a report to Conference and that this is shared with family members and the Independent Chair prior to the meeting. 960. 961. The Multi-Agency Conference Report format for all partner agencies can be found at: - http://www.norfolklscb.org/people-working-with-children/how-to-make-a-referral/ 962. Any questions? - Please contact the Independent Reviewing Manager for your area on 01603 222288 963. - North, East & Broadland – Michael Cox 964. - City & South – Jackie Cole 965. - West & Breckland – Kim Abel 966. 28. Helping Workless Families Policy 967. The DWP has published proposals to improve the outcomes for children who grow up in workless families and face multiple disadvantages. The Paper sets out plans to improve support given to workless families and their children to overcome the complex problems the face. 968. They include the next phase of the Troubled Families Programme, a new programme to reduce parental conflict, enhancing the role of Jobcentre plus in working with partners to identify people with complex need and great support to help those with drug and alcohol dependencies 969. The paper can be downloaded from improving-lives-helping-workless-families 29. Harmful Sexual Behaviours 970. NSPCC, Research in practice and Professor Simon Hackett have developed and published a Harmful Sexual Behaviours Framework. This framework aims to help local areas develop and improve multi-agency responses to children displaying harmful sexual behaviours (HSB). It seeks to provide a coordinated and consistent approach to recognising both the risks and the needs of this vulnerable group. 971. The framework can be downloaded from Harmful Sexual Behaviours Framework 972. 30. Evaluation of ‘See Me Hear Me’ 973. The University of Sussex has published a suite of documents on the pilot and evaluation of the 'See Me, Hear Me' Framework, on behalf of the Office of the Children's Commissioner. The framework sets out a child-centred multi-agency approach for preventing sexual exploitation of children. 974. Jump back to start Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

975. What’s on August 31. West Walton Summer Activities 976. Sure Start Children’s Centre West Walton Area 977. 978. Family Fun Days 979. 980. Tuesday 1st August 9:30- 11:30 981. At Tilney St Lawrence Village Hall  Beach Playdough  Baby weigh in  Sand and water play  Information for parent o Healthy Eating o Portion sizes o Activities for children in the local area 982. 983. Tuesday 29th August 9:30- 11:30 984. At Walpole St Andrews Community Centre  Animal Agents  Lion Learners  Animal messy play  Information for parent o Healthy Eating o Portion sizes o Activities for children in the local area 985. 986. www.westwaltonchildrenscentre.org 987. [email protected] 988. 01945 588389 989. 32. Heritage Walk and Talks 990. Join us for a short walk out from the Library and then refreshments, chat and a look through the archives afterwards. 991. Thursdays 3rd &10th August. Meet at King’s Lynn Library at 10:30am. Booking essential tickets £3 per walk payable in advance 992.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 993. For more information please contact the Library on 01553 772 568 994. Jump back to start 33. Adventure Gardeners 995. The Esplanade Gardens 996. Hunstanton 997. 11am- 3pm 998. 4th & 16th August 999. 1000. Join Henry in his beautiful gardens for a unique adventure – solve the clues, follow the trail find the treasure, learn and grow! Lots of activities, zany characters and tons of fun! For children aged 5-9 to be accompanied by a parent or carer. 1 Hour shows – booking is essential 1001. To book call 01485 536 154 1002. 34. Family Fun at St Nicks 1003. 1004. Crafty Little1006. 11am-1007. FREE1008. Help make a life size angel for the Chapel and a smaller Angels 2pm angel to take home Drop in 1005. 8th -10th August 1009. Brilliant Bugs1011. 11am-1012. FREE1013. This week we need your help to make bugs and 1010. 15th -17th 2pm beasties – one to add to a hanging display in the Chapel August and one to take home Drop in 1014. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more details: 1015. www.visitchurches.org.uk/kingslynn f: St Nicholas Chapel KL t: @StNicksKL 1016. 1017. 1018. 1019. Jump back to start 1020. 1021. Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

1022. 35. A Piece of MIND 1023. Coffee and crafting at a Piece of Mind King’s Lynn 1024. Join Mind from 10:30 to 12:30 every Friday. It only costs £2 a session and includes tea or coffee, materials and support. 1025. You can learn something new, do something you’ve always wanted to try, or just stick to your favourite way of crafting. You can take part in a group project or work on your own project. 1026. You don’t have to be an amazingly talented crafter to enjoy it either; having fun and having a go are great rewards too! 1027. Give MIND a call on 01553 772 952 for more details 1028. A Piece of Mind King’s Lynn 1029. Saunders Yard 1030. King’s Lynn 1031. PE30 1PH (OR PE30 1QH for satnavs) 1032. 4th August1033. Easy guerrilla knitting with the Knit Maestro 1034. 11th August1035. Guerrilla knitting together- giant, French, arm and loom knitting 1036. 18th August1037. Making an exhibition of ourselves 1038. Two week break 1039. 36. ASD Teenage Social Group 1040. The ASD Helping Hands Teenage Group (13-19 years) meets fortnightly, 1041. The aim of the sessions are to address issues affecting teenagers and young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and provide them with the support, skills and experience they can use to deal with everyday life. 1042. 1043. Gaywood Scout Hut 1044. Beulah Street 1045. Kings Lynn 1046. PE30 4DN The group will run from 7pm until 9pm 1047. 1048. AUG Activity Month OCT 9th & 23rd SEPT 11th & 25th NOV 6th & 20th DEC 4th

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE TELEPHONE: 01362 853018/ 07713554405 Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] E-MAIL:[email protected] www.asdhelpinghands.org.uk Jump back to start Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

37. Sensory Express Hunstanton CC Hunstanton Childrens Centre and ASD Helping Hands are running Sensory Express; - a support group for parents and children on the autistic spectrum. This is an informal group where parents can share ideas, worries and information.

Wednesday 10-11:30am 19th July 16th August

For further information Call 01485 534228 Hunstanton Children’s Centre Avenue Road Hunstanton PE36 5BW

38. Early Help FSP Training Early Help are running a series of Family Support Process Core training events. The training is suitable for people who work with children and young people aged 0 -18 years or people who work with adults who have children. It is a multi-agency training course, and is open to all agencies and services in Norfolk. We recommend that even if you have previously attended either CAF or FSP training that you join us on this one day training as the Family Support Process now incorporates the Signs of Safety approach We recommend that at least one worker from your agency attend.

Full day course (9.15 am – 4.30 pm) except where stated Venue Date St Clements Childrens Centre 1 August Hunstanton Children’s Centre 6 September Kings Lynn Fire Station 13 October Hunstanton Childrens Centre 29 November St Clements Childrens Centre 5 December

Training events are free! However, if you need supply cover, your agency will need to fund this. And a cancellation policy applies. Please complete a booking form and return it to us by email at: West – [email protected] Please note without a booking form we will be unable to book you onto the training. Jump back to start

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 39. Wellbeing Art Group Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust are starting an art group. Relax with some popular mindfulness colouring pages, or let your creativity flow by drawing with the art supplies that will be provided in a relaxed atmosphere with like-minded people, facilitated by your LAC’s and Peer Support workers;-

1st Wednesday of each month 5:00-7:00pm 2nd August 6th September 4th October 8th November

Providence Street Community Centre Kings Lynn

Booking is not essential, just turn up! For more information 16-25 year olds contact Josh – e-mail [email protected] call 07765897458 25+ contact Gary – e-mail [email protected] call 07341867105 Or call reception on 01553 817200

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40. Dersingham Library Events For further information about events and to book please call 01485 540181 Regular weekly events

Scrabble club - Mondays 1.30-3pm Knit and natter - Thursdays 10.30-12 Baby bounce and rhyme - Thursday’s term time 10-10.30am In Good Company, Just a cuppa - every Wednesday 2.30-3.30pm

Friends of Dersingham Library Could you help • develop ideas for events held at the library and promote the library and its services • plan and hold fundraising activities, library sales, community events or raffles • act as a link between the library and local community? For further information please contact Kerry or Alison on 01485 540181

Volunteers needed! Could you help inspire the next generation of computer coders? We want to run an after school Coding Club at the Library, using projects from the Code Club website. Please contact Alison at the library on 01485 540181 if you’d like to find out more.

Peer support group for Carers led by the Alzheimer’s Society – Tuesday 1 st August 1-3pm For further information contact the Alzheimer’s Society on 01603 763556 Colour yourself calm - Wednesday 2nd August 10.30-12 Just bring along your colouring books and pens. Tea and coffee is available.

The Detective Dog – stories and colouring - Thursday 3rd August 2.30-4pm Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Can you help detective dog Nell sniff out the culprit? Suitable for children under 8 years old. This is a free event but must be booked in advance.

Animal Agents - Detective Academy - Thursday 10th August 2.30-4pm Discover more about fingerprint detection, taking a cast, chromatography, handwriting indentations, visual detection and working with witness statements! This event is for children aged 8+ and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance

Crime Book Club - Monday 14th August 6-7pm New members always welcome! Ask staff for details of the books being discussed.

Fishy tales - Wednesday 16th August 10.30-12 Enjoy some wonderfully fishy tales from ‘The fish who could wish’ to ‘Rainbow fish’ and fishy crafts. This event is suitable for children under 8 years and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance.

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] Gruffalo Party - Thursday 17th August 2.30-4pm There’s no such thing as the Gruffalo! Or is there? A mouse took a stroll in the deep, dark wood...To scare off his enemies he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So, imagine his surprise when he meets the REAL Gruffalo! Come along and make a Gruffalo mask, a snake and a mouse! This event is suitable for children under 8 and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance.

Walk and talk group – Thursday 17th August 2.30pm Join our volunteers for a short walk around the village and then refreshments at the library afterwards. This walk is perfect for those wanting to gently build up their walking stamina.

Book Club - Monday 21st August 6-7pm New members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed

Love Food Hate Waste! - Thursday 24th August 10.30-11.30am How much food and drink is thrown away by UK households each year? Find out the fascinating facts about food waste and learn how your family could save up to £60 per month by taking the ‘Plan, Eat, Save challenge.’ This is a FREE event but booking is essential

Celebrate finishing Animal Agents Thursday 14th September 5.30pm Medal Ceremony for those having completed the Summer Reading Challenge. Booking essential.

Family History and Computer volunteers You can also book one-to-one sessions with our volunteers. Just ask staff for details.

41. Downham Library Events For further information about events or to book where necessary please call 01366 383073 Regular events Baby bounce and rhyme - Thursdays – 10-10.30 term time only Come along and enjoy some songs and rhymes. Scrabble Club – every Tuesday 10am – 12pm (term time only) Enjoy a game of scrabble. Knit and Natter – 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in month. 1.30 – 3pm Brew and Banter – Every Friday 10am – 12 noon. 50p suggested donation. Enjoy a chat over a tea or coffee. Job Help – free help with using the universal Jobsmatch website. Wednesday mornings or Friday afternoons. Booking essential. Jump back to start

Special events Knitting for Beginners for Families Come along and have a go at knitting plus making other wool related crafts! Tuesday 1st August 1pm - 2.30pm Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

£1 per person. Ages 5+. Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Storytelling with Liam Caroll - African and American Tales Most suitable for 4 - 8 year olds but everyone welcome! Monday 7th August 2 – 3pm Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential - tickets available from the library. Family ticket £12 (2 adults, 2 children) Adults £4 Children £3

Fun for kids with the Dogstrust Come and join Dogs Trust for a morning of doggy storytelling and craft activities at Gaywood Library! Monday 14th August 1.30 - 3pm Children (up to 12 years old) and their families welcome! This activity is completely FREE but must be booked. For more information, please contact: [email protected] Please note: no dogs will be present at this event. If you are interested in rehoming a dog from Dogs Trust, please visit: www.dogstrust.org.uk

Magic Show (and Balloons!) Monday 21st August 2 – 3pm £3 per child. Ages 4 - 10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential - tickets available from the library.

Storytelling with Liam Caroll - Local Folk Tales Monday 4th September 2 – 3pm Most suitable for 4 - 8 year olds but everyone welcome. Family ticket - £12 (2 adults, 2 children) Adults £4 Children £3 All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential - tickets available from the library.

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Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 42. Gaywood Library Events For further information about events or to book where necessary please call 01553 768498 Regular events Baby bounce and rhyme - Tuesdays – 10-10.30 term time only Come along and enjoy some songs and rhymes, no need to book.

Scrabble group Mondays - 10 to 12 (except Bank Holidays) Enjoy a game of scrabble! Places on a first come basis. Knit and Knatter – 4th Friday in month 10am to 12 noon – 25th August If you are new to knitting, chat to one of the group to get you started! Colouring in Good Company – Fridays 2.30 – 4.30pm Pens, colouring in provided. Chess Club – Saturdays 10am – 12 noon Chess sets provided but you can also bring your own if preferred. Audio Book Club – 1st Thursday in month 2 to 3.30pm – 3rd August Fenland Computer Club – meets at the library every Thursday from 7pm. For further information speak to Barry on 01553 672698 Slimming World meets at the library on Wednesday afternoons. For further information see www.slimmingworld.com Reading groups – the library hosts 2 groups – one that meets Thursday/Friday afternoons, the other which meets Thursday evenings. Contact the library on 01553 768498 to find out more.

Special events

Rhymetime! Come along for a pre-school rhyme time every Friday in the school holidays! Friday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August 10.30am – 11am. Free event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Jungle Jamboree Storytime! Tuesday 8th August 10.30 – 11.30am Come along for lots of jungle stories and activities with staff from the Vancouver Children’s Centre. Stories suitable for children up to 7 but activities open to all children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Garlic Theatre Puppetry Company presents Little Red Robin Hood Garlic Theatre's funny and original new adaptation of the classic tale of Little Red Robin Hood. A merry mix up in the woods with slapstick glove puppets, clowning and a whacky old wolf. Ideal for children aged 3 - 8 years and their parents/carers. Wednesday 9th August 11am—12 noon Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: £1.50 each or £5 for a family of 4, payable on booking.

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Come and join Dogs Trust for a morning of doggy storytelling and craft activities Wednesday 16th August 10:30am – 12 noon Children (up to 12 years old) and their families welcome! This activity is completely FREE but must be booked with library staff For more information, please contact: [email protected] Please note: no dogs will be present at this event. If you are interested in rehoming a dog from Dogs Trust, please visit: www.dogstrust.org.uk

Potty Pirates Storytime! Tuesday 22nd August 10.30 – 11.30am Come along for lots of pirate stories and activities with staff from the Vancouver Children’s Centre. Stories suitable for children up to 7 but activities open to all children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dare to Dance! A FREE fun session for families with children aged 3+ to come along and learn a few simple dance moves you can do at home! PLUS have a go on a Smoothie bike! With Crystal's Fitness and Wellbeing Wednesday 23rd August 10am - 11.30am. Booking essential. Refreshments provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Draw a Comic Strip Superhero! Help create a comic strip hero or villain then have a go at drawing your own. Tuesday 29th August 2 – 4pm Ages 11+. Booking essential as places limited.

Gaywood Arthritis Care Support Group Wednesday 30th August 12pm - 2pm No need to book, just come along. For further information please email [email protected]

Knitting for Beginners for Families Come along and have a go at knitting plus making other wool related crafts! Thursday 31st August 1pm - 2.30pm £1 per person. Ages 5+. Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Animal Agents Presentation Ceremony! Have you completed the Summer Reading Challenge? If so come along to our medal ceremony to receive your medal and certificate from our special guest! Saturday 2nd September OR Sunday 3rd September 10.30am BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Jump back to start 43. Hunstanton Library Events For further information about events and to book please call 01485 532280 Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] Regular weekly events Baby Bounce and rhyme –every Monday (term time) from 2-2.30pm Colour yourself calm – 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month 10.30-12 Just a cuppa – every Friday from 10.30-11.30 Job help session - Every Wednesday 3-5pm (Booking essential) - Want help to update your CV, using Universal Jobmatch, and searching for jobs online? Then why not book in for a 30 minute session with staff to get you started. Please call 01485 532280 to book!

Special events

Friends of Hunstanton Library Could you help act as a link between the library and local community? Or help plan and hold fundraising activities, library sales, community events or raffles? Then contact Lauren on 01485 532280 or Alison on 01485 540181 for more information.

Join the Animal Agents Reading Challenge (all ages) Wednesday 12th July from 3pm Come along to enrol in this year's reading challenge. No booking required, just come along. We have a challenge for under 5s one for 6-10 and one for those 11+. Don’t forget your library card!

Yet more old stuff – Thursday 3rd August 10-12 Come and check out some seriously old stuff and have a trip down memory lane on the first Thursday of every month. There’s no need to book—just come along. Refreshments available for a small charge.

The Detective Dog – stories and colouring Monday 7th August 10.30-12 Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Can you help detective dog Nell sniff out the culprit? Suitable for children under 8 years old. This is a free event but must be booked in advance.

Walk and talk group - Tuesday 8th August 2.30pm from the library A short walk around the village and then refreshments at the library afterwards. This walk is perfect for those wanting to gently build up their walking stamina.

Count on Norfolk - Wednesday 9th August 11-11.45am How will the Troll under the bridge cope with the goats who keep multiplying in number? If the smartest giant in town buys 12 new items of clothing and then gives half of them away, how many will he have left? These and other important questions will all be answered in a fun and participatory way in the Count on Norfolk storytelling for numeracy event. The stories, aimed at 4 to 7 year olds, will be told in a fun and interactive way with performance storyteller Liam Carroll. The session should leave children multiplying their demands for stories, being twice as impressed with learning and adding to their understanding of maths! This session is FREE but booking is essential.

Knit and natter- Thursday 10th August 10.30-12.30

Animal Agents - Detective Academy - Monday 14th August 10.30-12 Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

Discover more about fingerprint detection, taking a cast, chromatography, handwriting indentations, visual detection and working with witness statements! This event is for children aged 8+ and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance

Book Club – Monday 14th August 2.30pm New members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed.

Gruffalo Party - Monday 21st August 10.30-12 There’s no such thing as the Gruffalo! Or is there? A mouse took a stroll in the deep, dark wood...To scare off his enemies he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So, imagine his surprise when he meets the REAL Gruffalo! Come along and make a Gruffalo mask, a snake and a mouse! This event is suitable for children under 8 and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance.

Love Food Hate Waste! Wednesday 23rd August 10.30-11.30am How much food and drink is thrown away by UK households each year? Find out the fascinating facts about food waste and learn how your family could save up to £60 per month by taking the ‘Plan, Eat, Save challenge.’ This is a FREE event but booking is essential Celebrate finishing Animal Agents Saturday 16th September 11am Medal Ceremony for those having completed the Summer Reading Challenge. Booking essential.

Family History and Computer volunteers You can also book one-to-one sessions with our volunteers. Just ask staff for details

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Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 44. Kings Lynn Library Events For further information about events and to book please call 01553 761393

Regular weekly events

Just a cuppa - Mondays 2.30pm - 3.30pm Baby bounce and rhyme – Mondays and Thursdays 10-10.30am Colour yourself calm – Tuesdays 10.30-12 Scrabble club – Wednesdays 10 – 12pm Job Help - Fridays 2-5pm Let’s talk – English conversation for speakers of other languages – Wednesday 2- 3pm, Friday 6-7pm

Mind over chatter – Friday 11th and 25th August from 5-6pm A book club with a difference for people aged 15-30 who would like the chance to chat with other like-minded people about Mental Health and the struggles individuals or family members may face. You do not have to be effected by the issues personally and we welcome all types of literature! #nolonelyday #mentalhealthawareness. For more information please email: [email protected]

Knit and Knatter – Tuesday 1st August 10 – 12pm If you haven't picked up those needles for a while or want to learn, come along and join us for a knit and knatter.

Greyfriars Reading Group - Wednesday 2nd August 2.30-3.30 A monthly reading group with a love of crime and mystery...come along and share titles and authors.

‘ I spy animals’ with staff from North Lynn Children’s Centre - Thursday 3 rd August 1-2pm A FREE story, song and craft session for children under 8 and their parents or carers. Booking essential.

Local History Club –Thursday 3rd August 10 – 12pm Use the library's wide collection of resources. Photographs, school logs, books, newspaper cuttings and much, much more.

The Detective Dog – stories and colouring - Friday 4th August 10.30-12 Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Can you help detective dog Nell sniff out the culprit? Suitable for children under 8 years old. This is a free event but must be booked in advance.

Read and Rabbit –Friday 4th August 10.30 – 11.30am This fun book group meets on the first Friday of the month. There is no set book and it is open to all readers. So come along make friends and talk about the books you love reading.

Coding for adults! - Friday 4th August 4-5pm Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

Would you like to know more about simple computer coding and how you could support the library code club by volunteering an hour a week of your time? Places are limited so contact the library to reserve you place.

Cops and Robbers - Tuesday 8th August 2.30-3.30pm Storytime and activities with PCSO Gerard. This is a free event and children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Count on Norfolk - Wednesday 9th August 2.30-3.15pm How will the Troll under the bridge cope with the goats who keep multiplying in number? If the smartest giant in town buys 12 new items of clothing and then gives half of them away, how many will he have left? These and other important questions will all be answered in a fun and participatory way in the Count on Norfolk storytelling for numeracy event. The stories, aimed at 4 to 7 year olds, will be told in a fun and interactive way with performance storyteller Liam Carroll. The session should leave children multiplying their demands for stories, being twice as impressed with learning and adding to their understanding of maths! This session is FREE but booking is essential.

History Discussion Group - Wednesday 9th August 2.30 – 3.30pm Enjoy History? Like to share and hear other people's thoughts and views? Then come to our discussion group on history's top issues.

Animal Agents - Detective Academy - Friday 11th August 10.30-12 - Discover more about fingerprint detection, taking a cast, chromatography, handwriting indentations, visual detection and working with witness statements! This event is for children aged 8+ and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance

Mind over chatter – Friday 11th and 25th August from 5-6pm A book club with a difference for people aged 15-30 who would like the chance to chat with other like-minded people about Mental Health and the struggles individuals or family members may face. You do not have to be effected by the issues personally and we welcome all types of literature! #nolonelyday #mentalhealthawareness. For more information please email: [email protected]

“Bertie was a Watchdog” - Monday 14th August 2.00pm-3.00pm An event especially for the under 7s. Come along and listen to the story and then enjoy some craft activities linked to the story. Booking essential Tickets £1 per child All children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult

Gruffalo Party - Tuesday 15th August 2.30-4pm There’s no such thing as the Gruffalo! Or is there? A mouse took a stroll in the deep, dark wood...To scare off his enemies he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So, imagine his surprise when he meets the REAL Gruffalo! Come along and make a Gruffalo mask, a snake and a mouse! This event is suitable for children under 8 and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance.

Trivial Pursuit Thursday 17th August 10-12 Come and join us for a lively game of Trivial Pursuit. Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] Zombie Attack - Friday 18th August 10.30-12 Would you survive a zombie attack? Take challenges, find the tools to help you survive a zombie invasion, make your own mini zombie, and learn to walk and run like a zombie with ‘Zombie Callum’, This is a special event for children 10+. Tickets are £3 each and must be booked in advance. Please bring an old t-shirt that you don’t mind us destroying!

Coding Taster - Friday 18th August 4-5pm Come along and try out a little Scratch coding and find out how you could join our next Code Club. This session is aimed at children over 8. Booking is essential.

Friday Night Book club- Friday 18th August 6-7pm Looking for a good read? Want to discuss books with others? Then join our monthly book group at King's Lynn Library which meets on the third Friday of the month at the library from 6-7pm

Fishy tales - Tuesday 22nd August 2.30-4pm Enjoy some wonderfully fishy tales from ‘The fish who could wish’ to ‘Rainbow fish’ and fishy crafts. This event is suitable for children under 8 years and tickets are £3 per child payable in advance.

Love Food Hate Waste! - Friday 25th August 10.30-11.30am How much food and drink is thrown away by UK households each year? Find out the fascinating facts about food waste and learn how your family could save up to £60 per month by taking the ‘Plan, Eat, Save challenge.’ This is a FREE event but booking is essential

Celebrate finishing Animal Agents - Saturday 9th September starting 11am or Saturday 16 September starting 1pm Medal Ceremony for those having completed the Summer Reading Challenge. Booking essential.

Friends of Lynn Library – For further information please contact Linda on 01553 761393 Could you help • develop ideas for events held at the library and promote the library and its services • plan and hold fundraising activities, library sales, community events or raffles • act as a link between the library and local community?

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What’s on September? 45. Domestic Abuse Event

Pandora Project is holding a Domestic Abuse Networking Event Bringing together West Norfolk agencies to promote collaborative working Tuesday 12th September 2-4pm Providence Street Community Centre

Agencies will have the opportunity to give a short presentation to share the following information:  An overview of what services are available  How referrals can be made  What training is available to other agencies

Working together means that clients will benefit from our shared knowledge and signposting is easier when we know what’s available. After the presentations, there will be a networking opportunity. Confirm your attendance to [email protected] and let us know if you wish to give a short talk about what your service offers.

46. Financial abuse and scams conference

You are invited to attend this FREE* one day conference jointly organised by the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board in partnership with Norfolk Trading Standards and Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service When: 9.30am – 4.30pm, Thursday 14th September 2017 Where: The Space, Roundtree Way, Norwich NR7 8SQ

This conference is a call to action; to bring together the widest possible range of representatives, agencies and organisations to further strengthen and develop our countywide response to the issue of safeguarding adults at risk of financial abuse and scams. The event is part of the Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week for 2017. Although every day is an opportunity to raise awareness of our shared safeguarding responsibilities, the awareness week acts as a focal point for activity. The programme includes the following key note speakers: - Mr Lorne Green, Police & Crime Commissioner, Norfolk - Professor Keith Brown, Director of the National Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work and Professional Practice, Bournemouth University Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] - Commander Dave Clark, National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), Lead for Economic Crime - Louise Smith, Director of Public Health, Norfolk County Council

To book your FREE* place now go to http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KP1KG/ * Please note a non-attendance fee will be charged if you book but do not attend on the day.

47. ASD & ADHD Support Information Family Action and Contact A Family are holding free information sessions covering a range of topics around the subject of Autism and ADHD come along and learn more about  Sleep 19th September 10am -12pm  Getting out and about; having fun supporting behaviour 10 am-12pm The Regency Room Swaffham Assembly Rooms Marketplace Swaffham PE37 7AB For more information call Natalie Webb 01760 720 302

48. Wellbeing Employment Support Employment support workshop at Providence Street Kings Lynn. Open to any wellbeing clients or self-referrals over 16. 12th September 1.30 – 2.30pm

Further information from

Anita Wren Dip (Careers) Employment Support Manager Wellbeing (NSFT) / Norwich MIND T: 07876 653878 [email protected]

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49. Net Working Event West Norfolk Early Help Network Event

PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

Thursday 28th September 2017 9 am for coffee and networking With 9:30am start to 12:30 pm Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

At The Swan Centre Paradise Road Downham Market PE38 9JE

The event will provide the opportunity for professionals/partners working with children and young people to network, share best practice and find out more about local services.

This event will focus on the theme of Professionals working with young people 9 -19 year old with presentations from key service providers including

The Swan Centre MAP (New Provider for the West Norfolk Youth Advisory Board) Early Help Process Team Norfolk Constabulary CCS School Nursing

With a marketplace of local service providers and networking opportunities before and after the presentations.

We want the meeting to be relevant, promote and support partnership working with an opportunity for a direct report back to the locality Early Help Hub and the Local Safeguarding Children’s group as required. Open to all organisations and services with an interest or involvement with children. To register or request a booking form please contact [email protected] Jump back to start

Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] 50. Solihull in West Walton A Solihull approach group for parents and carers.

Understanding your child’s behaviour runs for 10 weeks and is for any parent with children aged 0-11 years. Mums, Dads Careers and Grandparents are all welcome but we are unable to accommodate children so you will need to make your own childcare arrangements. We will explore issues like  Having Fun together  Developmental needs  Behaviour difficulties  Communication  Parenting Styles  Sleep West Walton Childrens Centre School Road West Walton PE14 7HA The regular 10 weekly sessions will run on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am

13th September 25th Oct No session Half Term 20th September 1st November 27th September 8th November 4th October 15th November 11th October 22nd November 18th October Further information from and to reserve a place contact LeAnn Warren [mailto:[email protected]] Jump back to start Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

What’s on October?

51. Ageing with Autism Training

A day filled with information sharing and networking allowing you to gain the information you need to ensure you are providing the right care for both yourself and those you support on the Autism Spectrum.

Wednesday 11th October 9:00-4:30pm

The King’s Centre 63-75 Kings Street Norwich NR1 1PH 01603 285 620

ASD Helping Hands 01362 853 018 [email protected] www.asdhelpinghands.org.uk

Ticket Price Includes: -Access to our Market Place with over 20 services -Access to 4 workshops/talks throughout the day -Light lunch and refreshments -Free Conference pack

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Thank you for your contributions If you would like some information to appear in the August Bulletin please send it to [email protected] by 28th August To unsubscribe or report an error please contact [email protected] Volunteering/ Job Opportunities

52. Reading Hack Reading Hack is a national programme of youth volunteering within libraries, developed by the Reading Agency and delivered by library services across the UK.

Each of the roles is based around reading and how young people relate to reading through different media such as film or music and activities such as coding. Volunteers may also help with activities which support others in their reading, acting as reading buddies and helping to run a book group.

Through involving young volunteers with what we do within libraries we gain from a wide range of different skills which volunteers bring to the roles they take on. Volunteers gain the chance to develop their skills further in a more formal workplace environment and to demonstrate to others their passion for books and reading.

Volunteering is a two way process and we will also ask volunteers to do the following things:  Make a commitment to their volunteering  Let us know when you have other commitments so we can take these into account  Be punctual and arrive when you have said you will volunteer  Let us know if you are unable to attend a session with as much notice as possible  Be willing to engage with any training that is required of you to take the role on

We are looking for volunteers aged 13 -24 to help out with activities within libraries across Norfolk. Where there isn’t an opportunity at your local library we will endeavour to match you to an equivalent opportunity in your local area. Volunteers will need to be able to commit to 1- 2 hours per week during term time when helping with a regular activity or 2-3 hours per months when supporting a monthly book group.

At larger libraries demand for placements may be high so it is recommended that you apply as early as possible to allow time for applications to be processed, especially where you are applying to use your hours towards a Duke of Edinburgh award.

If you are interested in taking part in Reading Hack as a volunteer, and would like further information, please:

 Phone 01603 774793 to speak to our Volunteer Coordinator  Email [email protected]  Visit your local library and speak to a member of staff Jump back to start 53. Home-Start at RAF Marham Home-Start are looking to recruit and train parents to become part of the home visiting volunteer team. Volunteers offer one to one support to families finding it hard to cope for a wide range of reasons. This could be due to sleepless nights, isolation, loneliness, children’s behaviour Early Help Monthly Bulletin August 2017

to struggling with the emotional and physical demands of a partner being deployed away from the family home.

Home-Start volunteers offer a friendly, non-judgemental, confidential support visiting a family in their own home on a weekly basis. Volunteers attend a free 8 week preparation course which is accredited.

Next course starts on TUESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017, 9:30 TO 13:30 AT RAF MARHAM LIBRARY

Please contact Home-Start on 01603 977040 or [email protected]

54. Work with victims of Domestic Abuse Pandora Project are currently recruiting volunteers to work with children affected by domestic abuse. If you have some time to spare and have some experience of working with children, we would love to hear from you. Contact us by emailing [email protected]

55. Winter Night Shelter Volunteers King’s Lynn Churches Together, in partnership with the Purfleet Trust, is planning to run a winter night shelter from October to March. The night shelter will be open on Friday and Saturday nights. Volunteers will be on a rota that comes around once every three weeks. They choose their preferred day and one of three shifts: 17:00-23:00, 23:00-6:00, 6:00-8:00. We will take up to 15 guests and provide an evening meal and breakfast. More Information from. Andrew Frere-Smith DEVELOPMENT WORKER, IMAGINE NORFOLK TOGETHER T: 07949 964932 E: [email protected] W: www.imaginenorfolktogether.org Jump back to start

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