We are a team of specialist teachers and teaching assistants with additional qualifications and extensive experience in working with children and young people with special educational needs aged from 0-19.

 The service comprises of four teams:

• The Early Years Team (supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities from 0 - 7 years (Key Stage 1)).
• The Communication and Interaction Team
• The Cognition and Learning Team
• The Sensory Team

During school term times 9:00am until 4:00pm (at other times by arrangement)

 

0-19 years

Referral required

Yes

Referral Details

We accept direct referrals from parents and professionals for children with complex SEND below school age e.g. from Early Years settings or health visitors.

Referrals for children and young people with complex SEND attending school are generally negotiated at Family of Schools Springboard meetings .which are held each term, although direct referrals are accepted in certain rare circumstances, for example:
-  when a new child with significant SEND arrives in the County, 
-  when a child’s school placement is at risk, or 
-  when there is an unexpected and significant change to a child’s needs or situation. 

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 -  for full details please visit https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page 

We also provide some services to help you keep independent which you can access at anytime, without the need for any type of assessment.

These include:

Meals at Home delivery service

 http://www.countyenterprisefoods.co.uk/

Handy Person's Adaptation Service- help and support to keep people safe  secure in their home with free or low-cost but high quality essential adaptations  small practical jobs.

• telephone: 0300 500 80 80.
• email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk.

The Connect Service- can help you by finding info about local services, activities & opportunities. If needed, Connect staff can work with you around money issues, housing problems, health management & other things. This short-term support will be tailored to your needs & will focus on achieving what you want in a way that suits you.

• website: www.personalisedsupport.co.uk/Bassetlaw-Connect
• telephone: 0115 844 3541

Independent Financial Advice & Support 

 0300 500 80 80 

If after exploring these options you feel you may need more support, then you might need to have a Care & Support Assessment. This will allow you to explain the things you are finding hard to achieve & we will discuss with you how we might be able to help you.

The aim of the assessment will always be to help you regain or maintain a level of independence.  We will carry out the assessment in the most proportionate way depending on your needs, this could be over the telephone or at one of our clinics.  

Please contact us on 0300 500 80 80, an advisor can help you with your options and may complete a referral for a care and support assessment.

Founded in 1987 as The Bassetlaw Training Agency, the Nottinghamshire Training Group provides high-quality training across a growing number of sectors, from business administration to hairdressing to childcare and early years. At NTG, our mission is “Creating Careers, Building Business.”, this means that nurturing our students’ passion and drive whilst also putting their lifelong ambitions and aspirations is at the core of everything we do. In doing this we aim to support local businesses across Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire recruit, train and invest workforce, ultimately achieving growth.

Our unique ethos of putting each and every student first, helps encourage a real sense of belonging. This shared sense of purpose for enhancing young people’s prospects and supporting the workforce across our region is what has helped us support thousands of post-16 year olds achieve their career aims, gain qualifications and attain apprenticeships for over 30 years.

COVID19 update 16th July 2020 - currently only telephone contact, trying to organise some group activity during school holidays, or 'Teams' meetings. Referral process can be taken by telephone.

APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own is a registered charity based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, working to improve the life chances of children, young people and their families who experience a wide range of barriers created by having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These barriers include conditions affecting social,  educational, development and behaviour. Young people may experience neurological conditions and physical disabilities too. At the earliest opportunity we provide a wide range of information, advice and access to a personalised range of specialist health, care and education support services for children and young people with SEND and their whole family unit. We work as equals with young people and their families to help create better opportunities to succeed in life.

Open referral source, referrals are accepted for support to any family member or carer who has a child and/or young person with additional needs age 0-25 years. Referrals will be taken by telephone, email, mail and in person. Referrals accepted from parents, carers, health and social care professionals, education, children centres and other complementary organisations. 

CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID19

 

Evening

Session Information

Monday Evening 5.15pm - 7.15pm (Open Access)
Tuesday Evening 5.45pm - 7.45pm (Open Access)
Wedesday Evening 6.15pm - 8.15pm (Open Access)
Thursday Evening 6.15pm - 8.15pm North Youth Link (For young people with disabilities)
Friday Evening 5.45pm - 7.45pm (Open Access)

 

Activites are provided for young people with disabilities on Tuesdays. Please email or phone for mre details.

Lyndsey Ratford lyndsey.radford@nottscc.gov.uk

COVID UPDATE

During these unprecedented times, SLQ Sports Leaders continues to be dedicated to supporting all our centres, especially those providing a safe and engaging environment to learners throughout the coming weeks. We are working hard to ensure our centres can continue working with their learners to complete Qualifications and Awards on time, in addition to providing additional resources to keep providing learners with challenge, stimulus and engagement. 

SLQ are adapting our qualifications to be Covid-19 friendly.

The new delivery model will allow for flexible, blended learning between face to face delivery and independent/home learning.

This should assist our Centres in being able to timetable leadership qualifications effectively and flexibly.

Sports Leaders UK delivers sports leadership awards and qualifications through schools, colleges, local authorities, prisons, young offender units and community-based organisations.
It provides awards and qualifications that help people to gain the skills and motivation to create and run sporting events; it provides opportunities for young people to volunteer as a Sports Leader and take up a purposeful role within their community.

Mr Straws House is an historic visitor attraction. There are guided tours daily and it holds a series of special events and children's activities throughout the year.

This semidetached house has remained virtually unchanged since the Straw family moved here in the 1920's.  For 60 years the Straws threw little away and chose to live without many of the modern comforts we take for granted today.  Discover the original 1920's décor and the everyday objects the Straws treasured.  This must-see, life sized time capsule is a rare treat for welcomed visitors.rd on the right hand side.

The School of Artisan Food

The School of Artisan Food will welcome students back to the classrooms from Wednesday 2 September. 

The School of Artisan Food is dedicated to preserving, sharing and developing artisan food production skills. 

Courses in all aspects of artisan food production range from half-day taster sessions to six month diploma in artisan baking. Staffed and run by experts whose skills are only matched by their passion, its students enjoy an unrivalled learning experience.

The school is housed in Welbeck's former fire stables, dating back to 1870. Training rooms are specially equipped for the teaching of breadmaking, cheesemaking, brewing, butchery, charcuterie and preserving. The environment is serene and inspiring, and thoroughly welcoming.

The School of Artisan Food has earned an international reputation for its exceptional courses, and was awarded Best British Cookery School of the Year 2020 at the National Food and Drink Awards. 

Teaching, training. Short courses, one year bakery diploma

The School of Artisan Food

The School of Artisan Food quickly earned its international reputation. It offers a wide range of courses; from day sessions to a year-long diploma in artisan food production (the UK’s first). Staffed and run by experts whose skills are only matched by their passion, its students enjoy an unrivalled learning experience

Inspire Learning - Skills for Employment - 16-19 year olds.

Study programme delivered from Newark Library.  Young people attend provision 3 days a week: complete units in personal development, attend work placements, complete Functional Skills or GCSE (dependant on previous attainment). Traineeships also provided for young people across the district.

Contact tutors through email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk, or pippa.guthrie@inspireculture.org.uk, call 01623 476831

For AEB courses/funding etc: pippa.guthrie@inspireculture.org.uk

Inspire Learning - AEB Adult Courses 

19yrs +, cost varies between £54.00 - £60.75 or Free. AEB funding is available for people who meet the specific funding criteria

Apprenticeships are offered as a progression route. AEB courses help adults who have been out of education and may not have engaged in learning for a while, to achieve recognised qualifications through the awarding organisation CACHE/NCFE.

Also suited to adults wanting to refresh their knowledge or use the courses as part of CPD (continuing professional development). These courses are a pathway onto further study or career development. Courses currently delivered online, but can also be delivered face to face.

Contact tutors through email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk, or pippa.guthrie@inspireculture.org.uk, call 01623 476831

For AEB courses/funding etc: pippa.guthrie@inspireculture.org.uk

Inspire Learning - Community Learning

Open access for anyone over the age of 19. All courses are currently FREE (except any accreditation costs).

Wide-ranging community learning courses currently taking place Online. Face-to-face delivery in community venues currently limited to First Aid courses.    

The courses are grouped in themes: Employability: such as supporting people with skills such as maths, English, interview skills, entrepreneurial skills and confidence building. Health and Wellbeing: looking after your mental health, building resilience, learn to relax, Plus also: Creative Writing, Literature, Craft and Nottinghamshire-themed courses to combat isolation and connect individuals within our community.  

Book places through www.inspireculture.org.uk/learning or call 01623 677200

Adult Learning co-ordinator North: hollie.thorpe@inspireculture.org.uk

Lead tutor Newark and Sherwood: lucy.patterson@inspireculture.org.uk  

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for details please call 01302 812345

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ Our free national advice line and local advice helps hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Age UK Doncaster provides services including homecare, cleaning services, day services, home and garden services and a home from hospital service.

Age UK Doncaster can also offer information and advice on a range of issues including money, housing, health and social care etc.

Please note Enable’s office is closed due to Covid-19. Our staff and tutors are working from home – please contact us via email or through our website.

Enable is the Voluntary and Community Sector Learning and Skills Consortium serving the East Midlands and the UK.

Enable is a charity which provides training, skills development and education for people who want to start or further their career. We do this through providing opportunities that address local learning, skills and employment needs.

We have a wide range of courses available in order to #enableyourfuture. Many of our courses are designed for a younger demographic of people who are unemployed, however we do have courses which are designed to help improve your CV and job prospects while working. Click on the Courses link below to discover more about these.

To discover more about Enable see the About Us section below. Here you will find all the information regarding us as a business as well as information on our staff and tutors.

The News section below bring your industry related news and events as well as news and events happening with us at Enable. We also have a jobs section where our partners are able to advertise job vacancies within their organisations.

Most recently our Marketing Specialist, Flick, has started to write a blog about us and the fantastic work that Enable does in and around the East Midlands. If you have a few minutes and would like a more personal look into who we are and how we operate as a business, grab a cup of coffee and start reading these. We think they really capture us as a business and how we work.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for on our website, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Our staff are busy working from home at the moment but we are more than happy to answer your queries.

School leaver? Adult learner? Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it at West Notts! We offer full and part-time courses including A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, training and more!

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

In light of Government announcements, the WEA suspended all face to face teaching as of Friday 20th March for the foreseeable future.  Your health and those of your loved ones is paramount to us and as such until we have had assurances that it is safe to return to the classroom this suspension of face to face teaching will remain in place.

Whilst, we have suspended face to face teaching, we are our offering a range of courses online for free. Find out more here

From everyone at the WEA please stay safe and follow the Government guidelines. Please browse our FAQs, and see a new video message from our CEO Simon Parkinson below.

Will I get a refund for my course?
We know these are difficult times for everyone and have reviewed our current refund policy to make sure that our students have some options if they aren’t able to complete or attend courses during this period of the Coronavirus.  

Whilst we are making refunds available for our students we would encourage you if you are able, to consider turning your refund into a suggested donation to the WEA or a credit note to use for one of our future courses. Find out more about how to donate here 

Donations help further support our work in ensuring learning is delivered to the most vulnerable at this difficult time.

We understand that these are also difficult times financially and we fully understand if you would prefer a refund.  Here’s how we will work out any refund due:

•    If you have attended one or two sessions of a longer course, we will fully refund you for the whole course.
•    If you have attended three or more sessions we will refund you for the remaining sessions.

How long will it take to process my refund?

We are experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for refunds so please bear with us as it might take us longer than usual to refund you.

How do I find out about online learning?

Learn more about our online courses, activities and other ways to stay connected at https://www.wea.org.uk/online

WEA update on the use of Zoom for online learning
To ensure the safety and privacy of our online learning is maintained, the WEA have taken a number of steps to increase security measures on Zoom.
 
This includes ensuring all our courses/activities have passwords and use the waiting room feature. In addition to this we will be providing unique links to the sessions with passwords only available to the tutor and students on each course, this will mean that people can only join a WEA Zoom activity/course if they have been provided with the password. We are also working closely with our tutors to ensure they are monitoring this closely and continuing to safeguard our students and provide a safe space for them to continue learning with the WEA. The WEA will not collect any personal data from our students via Zoom.
 
We will continue to review this on an ongoing basis to ensure we are using the most secure platforms for online learning. You can find more information on our e-safety policy by clicking here. 

Learn more about our online courses, activities and other ways to stay connected at https://www.wea.org.uk/online

What will happen if I'm due to take exams with my course?
We have been informed by Government that all exams are cancelled. We understand you may have lots of questions about what this means for your qualification and your future. We are continuing to work with Government and as soon as we have more information we will be back in touch with you.

As the largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, we deliver over 9,500 part-time courses for over 70,000 students across England and Scotland. We bring education into the heart of communities, providing high-quality, student-centred and tutor-led education to adults, whatever your age or stage in life.

Not everyone has access to the opportunities provided by education. We believe they should. That’s why we at the WEA help adults learn, no matter where they are, no matter what their circumstances.

We’ve been helping adults to learn since 1903, and with 2,300 course locations around the country, it means there is a WEA within the reach of 80% of the people that need it most. We take our courses out into communities nationwide, reaching people that conventional adult education can’t because they are often the ones that need it most.

Our professional tutors take the time to build trust and empathy with each student we teach, so we understand how learning can improve their lives, not just what their learning needs are inside the classroom. See how WEA courses have changed the lives of people like Lisa, Margaret, a community in Rochdale and many more people by reading our inspiring stories.

Here are 10 reasons to sign up to a WEA course today:

1. Discover a hidden talent
2. Reignite a former passion
3. Boost your confidence and self-esteem
4. Improve your wellbeing
5. Make new friends
6. Meet people that share the same interests
7. Connect with your local community
8. Become more active
9. Keep your mental faculties sharp
10. Learn new skills

The ESFA has created a single agency accountable for funding education and skills for children, young people and adults.

ESFA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Education.

The ESFA:

• is accountable for £58 billion of funding for the education and training sector, providing assurance that public funds are properly spent, achieves value for money for the tax payer and delivers the policies and priorities set by the Secretary of State
• regulates academies, further education and sixth-form colleges, and training providers, intervening where there is risk of failure or where there is evidence of mismanagement of public funds
• delivers major projects and operates key services in the education and skills sector, such as school capital programmes, the National Careers Service, the National Apprenticeship Service and the Learning Records Service.

ESFA Vision

To support, develop and fund world-class education and skills provision for every learner to reach their potential, regardless of background.

ESFA Mission

To improve education and skills through excellent policy design, operational delivery, expert funding and effective market oversight.

1. Apprenticeships
2. Academies: funding, payments and compliance
3. Learning Records Service (LRS)
4. Further education funding
5. Hire an apprentice
6. School and college funding and finance

COVID19 update 13th August 2020 - What a strange and difficult time it has been for all organisations. With the absence of real information individual interest groups within Retford U3A have been carrying on, some more actively then others.

The Walking Group leader Tom Bell has been keeping his group entertained by sending out a weekly newsletter, full of good cheer. The Wine Appreciation Group, encouraged by Pauline Crawshaw and others, have been using Zoom to keep in touch on a weekly basis, and with the lovely weather we’ve been having, can you think of a better way of passing an afternoon then comparing fine, and maybe not so fine, wines?

Ann Marsh has been doing a splendid job keeping in touch with her Craft Group, and other group leaders have been doing a sterling job keeping in touch with their friends. The Family History Group is one of the smallest groups, but members have been keeping in contact every Monday afternoon via Zoom with Sheena, Kate and Wendy, sharing free family history websites and other areas where they can trace historical information. The Military History Group are sending out a written presentation every other Monday morning, followed up a week later by the same presenter doing a live presentation via Zoom. These have become extremely popular with the group.

When the 75th anniversary of VE Day took place the Military History Group prepared a presentation, which was sent out to all Retford U3A members, who had access to a computer. For those without a computer, this may well be a topic they shall present at one of their monthly general meetings once they resume. The presentation was also sent to the Nottinghamshire U3A Network, and they have had some wonderful comments back from Dukeries U3A at Ollerton, Southwell U3A, who now want to send some of their members to Retford’s Military History Group meetings, and the Nottinghamshire Network, who invited them to put an inclusion in the county’s U3A newsletter.

The committee have yet to arrange the AGM, but they are working towards a possible date in late July or August. If the lockdown is still in place for their collective age group and we are not allowed to meet in large groups, an electronic AGM using Zoom technology may have to take place. Other U3As in Nottinghamshire have already done this. As far as the committee is aware, Retford U3A have all managed to stay safe. Let’s try to keep it that way.

U3A is a learning cooperative which enables members to learn from each other by sharing their knowledge, skills and experience. Membership is restricted to those who are no longer in full time employment. Activities include architecture, gardening, walking, bridge, luncheon club and French. Social evenets and theatre visits are also arranged. Knit and natter group, sewing, card making, felting, crochet etc.

4th Thursday of the month. 1:30 - 3:30pm at The Well, Hospital Road, Retford.

First visit free then £15 yearly registration fee and £2 per week payable. Covers monthly general meetings and a wide variety of interest groups.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

THIS PAGE OFFERS INFORMATION ON GENERAL GUIDANCE, ADVICE FOR VILLAGE HALLS, ADVICE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS, PROTECTING THE ISOLATED & VULNERABLE, AND ADVICE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORT.

Current information surrounding the coronavirus pandemic is constantly changing. We are working to ensure that this page stays up to date with current information but RCAN recommends that everyone should follow the latest Government guidance.

Following recent announcements regarding the re-opening of certain businesses, premises, and services, government guidance is available as we move into the next stage of the Government’s recovery plan and as coronavirus restrictions are eased. 

Current Government advice is still to stay at home as much as possible, to work from home if you can, to limit contact with other people and to keep your distance from people not in your household (2 metres apart where possible)

Courses do not run in summer - volunteer led. courses will start again September/October. 

COVID UPDATE: PLEASE CONTACT US OR THE GROUP LEADER FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING GROUP RECOMMENCING POST COVID.

Currently we have 39 groups with more being added on a regular basis,offering a diverse range of activities. Each Group is self organised and new members are welcome to join an existing group. If you have a particular interest and there is no group currently running, please do not hesitate in getting a group started! Committee members will be available to give you as much guidance and help that is necessary to get any new group up and running.

The monthly General Meeting is held at St Anne's Church Hall, Harrington Street off Newcastle Avenue, Worksop S80 1NQ at 2 pm on the third Thursday of each month. (Please see Events for more details).

£18 per year.

2-4pm on the third Thursday of the month.

Moped loan

Moped loan is our most financially sustainable transport, it helps you save money. Whilst you loan one of our mopeds we cover the cost of: road tax, insurance, breakdown assistance, services and maintenance; and essential safety clothing is included too!

All you need to do is pay for your petrol and weekly payments to W2W.

Bicycles

Get fit and get there faster! Bicycles are best for shorter journeys to work or training, or when you can get a bus or train but it’s a bit far at the other end!

We can provide:

• New pedal bikes up to an agreed price limit
• Electric bikes (weekly loan charge payable)
• Reconditioned pedal bikes

If you are able to meet us at a bike sale, it may be possible for you to take one of the reconditioned bicycles away on the day.

Public Transport

The best public transport travel advice for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire can be found here: www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk

Or for more travel info in Derby central: www.derbyconnected.com

If your journey seems difficult or impossible call us for more advice on 01629 592976 if you live in Derbyshire.

IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.  

Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.

The Community Advisor can help you to:

•  Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
• Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information 
• Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
• Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
• Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family

Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.

There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:

You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

This is a non mandatory free service that you can become part of. Our dedicated teams are based locally to you to make accessing services easier for you.

Once we have confirmed that you are able to access our programme through some initial checks, you will receive one to one personalised support to overcome barriers that are holding you back from employment and education.

Towards Work is delivered throughout Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire by a partnership of local organisations who specialise in supporting people into work.

This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.

Support us

You can support the museum in a number of ways.

Join the Friends of Bassetlaw Museum. Your subscription will help to pay for new acquisitions, displays and special projects. Friends enjoy exclusive events, previews, talks and a quarterly e-newsletter. 

Volunteer with us. From time to time we ask for help with various projects. Volunteers can help with collections, education and events. If you are interested, please drop us a line.

Donate to us. Donations help us with the purchase of museum objects, care of the collections, events and children’s activities. A recent public fundraising campaign enabled us to acquire an important collection of early local stereoscopic images.

Bygones Tea Room. Monthly social gatherings for those with memory loss, their families and carers. First Monday of the month. 2.00pm-3.30pm. FREE. Tea, coffee and cakes. Meet old friends and new. Reminisce using objects and photos. Chat to our friendly volunteers and share memories of days gone by. No need to book, just call in. Carer not necessary if person ok on their own. Contact Vicky Waring 01777 712629 (Home Instead) or Catherine Ashton 01777 713749. vicky.waring@homestead.co.uk

Do you struggle with your mental and emotional wellbeing?

Would you be interested in trying one of our Creative Therapy courses?

Our 6 week Creative Glass programme is run in partnership with Dukeries Community Workshop. You will be guided through glass cutting, fusing, design and technique. The project runs on the grounds of ‘The Dukeries Academy’, New Ollerton on a Thursday from 1pm till 3pm.

Our ten week Creative Ceramics programme will allow you to try slab building, coiling, paint a pot and even a go on the potters wheel. Mondays or Wednesdays throughout the year 11am-1pm. On the Welbeck Estate.

Our 5 week Creative Wood Workshop is run in partnership with Dukeries Community Workshop. You will be guided through wood carving, general woodwork and pyrography.

The project runs on the grounds of ‘The Dukeries Academy’, New Ollerton on a Thursday from 1pm till 3pm.

Mind office Hours 9am – 4pm Monday – Friday

Complete the online form.