Parentlinks

11/02/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐇𝐂 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝✨
📆 Wednesday 11th February 2026
⏰ 10.30am - 12.00pm
📍 Microsoft Teams
Led by Annie Alushi and Samantha Kenn of SOS!SEN
Join us in just two weeks for this essential webinar!
This webinar will focus on:
✔ Why request an EHC Needs Assessment?
✔ Understanding the purpose and benefits.
✔ Who can apply and how?
✔ Eligibility and the application process.
✔ Legal tests under CAFA 2014.
✔ Key criteria and statutory framework.
✔ Gathering evidence: practical tips
✔ What to include and how to strengthen your case.
✔ Submitting the request & timelines.
✔ Steps and expected timeframes.
✔ SOS!SEN Parental Request Service.
✔ How we can support families through the process.
Don't miss out - secure your spot today!
🔗 Link to book: https://buy.stripe.com/bJecN54Za8hX3193if1RC1P

03/02/2026

🥰 Our friends at CAMHS have asked us to share the following info on the parent-support options they offer within Oxfordshire, via their We are With You project:

We are With You is open to Parents and Carers of young People aged 5 – 25 years across Oxfordshire. You do not need an open referral or to have ever been open to CAMHS to access the offer.

We have Parents webinars:

Thursday 26th February - Sleep & Mental Health. 5pm – 6pm, Online.

Friday 13th March 2026 – Unmet Needs or Emotional Avoidance? Understanding the Difference in School Non-Attendance. 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Online.

Date to follow for Supporting Children with limited food intake and sensory sensitivities

Family wellbeing walks (during the Easter Holidays at both Blenheim Palace and Harcourt Arboretum.

Date to follow for Parents-only wellbeing walk at Harcourt Arboretum.

Online drop-in coffee mornings, 2 Thursdays per month - dates can be accessed via the booking link.

Dates to follow for in-person coffee events.

02/02/2026

🌸 Mother's Day Meal at Thomley - Sunday 8th March 🌸

Celebrate Mother's Day at Thomley, with a lovely meal for the whole family in our accessible non-judgemental venue, whilst offering familiarity and fun for all.

Thomley will be open from 11am-3pm to play with lunch slots bookable in the pavilion for us to serve you up your meal.

Be sure to book this popular event - link in comments ⤵️

30/01/2026

💜 Please take a look below for details of all our weekly therapist-facilitated groups.

(Our group for parents of primary-school-aged children will begin on March 5th)

📧 Please do get in touch if you would like to come along to try out one of these groups parentlinkspsg@gmail.com

22/01/2026

❓Are you supporting an adult child with mental health or additional needs? You’re not alone.

💜 If you’re feeling tired, worried, or isolated, Parentlinks offers a supportive space to talk with other parents who truly understand.

🔹Free
🔹Parent-focused
🔹Professionally facilitated
🔹No pressure to talk
🔹Confidential and non-judgemental

⏰ Mondays 6.30-8pm at St Mary’s Church Hall (refectory), Kidlington (OX5 2AZ)

📧 Email parentlinkspsg@gmail.com to reserve a space.

13/01/2026

02/01/2026

📣 Join us for our first professional speaker session of 2026!

💜 The amazing Sam Young of 'A New Way of Being' will be joining us to talk about self-care, and the timing couldn't be more perfect after a hectic festive season!

🆓 Book your free place today Partners or family members are welcome, just book them on too!

Book here ➡️ https://fb.me/e/6IvRMdScx