Welcome to POSCH

Supporting families of children with additional and special needs.

Who are we?
Welcome to POSCH - we are a small charity supporting families with children with additional needs who live in the Hambleton, Richmondshire and surrounding areas. We promote parent to parent support, a safe and confidential space for parents to chat and provide signposting and referrals to other agencies if needed.
Follow us on Facebook for more information and links to events and see our Facebook feed below!
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Posted: 59 minutes ago

thanks you Sendiass North Yorkshire for sharing this - as we approach the weekend and prepare our children to return to school next week how will you fill your cup of wellbeing?
#wellbeing
#selfcare
#chill 1 Likes

Posted: Yesterday

Quick Question - Does anyone know where to get a MAX card renewed in the Catterick area?
I've tried finding out on the MAX card website but the contact us link and phone number do not work! 1 Comments 1 Likes

Posted: Yesterday

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Today 4th March is University Mental Health Day.
For those parents with older children at this stage in life it is now as important than ever, to get everyone talking about student mental health.
I've found this great website all Read More 1 Likes

Posted: 2 days ago

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It's World Book Day today, the usual costumes for school were not needed this year - instead our primary school asked us to decorate a potato as a book character!
No prizes for guessing who this character is but we'd Read More 1 Likes

Posted: 2 days ago

Free session for those struggling with communication and interaction. 1 Likes

Posted: 4 days ago

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Happy new month, March brings more bursts of colours as flowers blossom and lighter evenings which I think you'll agree makes us all feel more energetic!
We have a busy month for you with the following events coming up - Read More 1 Likes

Posted: 5 days ago

Posted: Last week

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Good Morning and hello Monday, I hope the return to home schooling and school goes well this week for you all!
Stay connected to other parents this week with POSCH, we have our regular Zoom Virtual Support Group tomorrow at Read More 3 Likes

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Posted: 2 weeks ago

Happy Friday everyone, what are your plans for the last day of the half term?
I'm taking part in a virtual 'Bake off' with friends and getting out and about for our daily exercise as we follow a 'Treasure trail' Read More 1 Comments 2 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

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Today is the 'Random Acts of Kindness' day ....
Thank you to Action for Happiness for providing calendars to help us foucs on kind acts to improve our mood and create happiness.
They say: "Our acts of kindness and connection Read More 3 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

What a great idea! Thanks Julie Webb - Holistic Therapies. 2 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

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Good Morning - it's pancake day today - or Shrove Tuesday as it is also known.
Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Lent – the 40 days leading up to Easter Read More 1 Comments 3 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Thanks Jodie Smitten, Children's Well-being Practitioner & Autism Specialist for the reminder to use this week to re-charge. 8 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Photos from POSCH's post

As we head for half term, we just wanted to take a moment to think about how we are feeling?
It has been a challenging start to the year, but the half term week off gives us a chance to Read More 2 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Photos from North Yorkshire Library and Information Service's post

Happy Friday everyone!
I hope you are looking forward to a restful half term next week.
If you are looking for some children's activities to do during the holiday I've found this activity on North Yorkshire libraries page which is Read More

Posted: 3 weeks ago

How are you feeling today?
Sendiass North Yorkshire have shared the 🦒'Stress Relief Giraffe'🦒 which shows what positive actions you can do to combat different levels of stress.
Thank you Sendiass!
#stressrelief #mentalhealthawareness #parentsupport #Send 2 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago

100 Resources for Teaching Kids With Dyslexia | Homeschooling with Dyslexia

I found this great resource linked from the Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) & Dyslexia Support
facebook page.
Thank you!
#dyspraxia
#dyslexia
#homeschooling 2 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago

The Dales School careers fair is essential for any young person 16+ 2 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Events — Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire

Are you a member of Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire?
By becoming a member you can make use of all their services including addition to their membership mailing list, regular newsletters, offers and information about events and training in your Read More 1 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago

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Good Morning - its Monday again and we're here to say you can do it!
So whether you have home schooling, work or just trying to keep on top of everything - we are here virtually supporting you!
Don't forget Read More 2 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Valentine Giveaway | easyfundraising

I've just entered the easyfundraising Valentine's Day Giveaway to WIN a £500 donation. Please enter too to increase POSCH ( Parents of Special Children) North Yorkshire's chance of winning! All you have to do is click through to ANY participating Read More 1 Likes

Posted: Last month

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Continuing the theme of Childrens' Mental Health Week, here is some useful suggestions for how to spot if our children are struggling - particularly during the current lockdown... and how to support them - which also helps us parents!
#lockdown
Read More 2 Likes

Posted: Last month

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A friend shared this on LinkedIn its a simple guide to supportive communication...
It has some simple tips how to rephrase questions or statements - useful both when talking to our children and other adults.
#supportivecommunication
#parenting
#communication
#tips 2 Likes

Posted: Last month

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Where to turn to for help if you need support with Children's Mental Health?
Here is a handy break down for young children, older young people and parents
Help is a phone call away, and you can find infmation via Read More 2 Likes

Posted: Last month

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Good Morning everyone!
Enjoy the snow day (if you have it!)
I'm off to do a snow angel in the fresh snow!
#snow #snowday #enjoy 4 Likes

Posted: Last month

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It's Childrens Mental Health Awareness Week, as parents, to ensure our children have the strongest mental health we need to look after our own too.
Improving our own Mental Health is about self care and allowing ourselves to recharge our Read More 1 Comments

Posted: Last month

So true!

UMHD21 Today 4th March is University Mental Health Day.
For those parents with older children at this stage in life it is now as important than ever, to get everyone talking about student mental health.
I've found this great website all about what is happening today to support good mental health in our young adults.
https://lght.ly/kkdgdm
#wellbeing
#unimentalhealthday
#mentalhealthawareness
#universitymentalhealthday 1 Likes

Timeline Photos It's World Book Day today, the usual costumes for school were not needed this year - instead our primary school asked us to decorate a potato as a book character!
No prizes for guessing who this character is but we'd love to see your photos of World Book Day activities you have done.
#worldbookday
#bookcharacter 1 Likes

Free session for those struggling with communication and interaction. 1 Likes

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: PDA webinar. After registering, you will receive... What did people think about our PDA webinar training last week?
The subject was "PDA - What to do when your child says NO?! A Parent's Perspective..."
"Absolutely brilliant and needed. Well delivered. So grateful that there is things like this for us families living in North Yorkshire. Thank you"
"Thankyou for running this session."
"I thought her [Julie's] presentation was excellent - she appeared very calm and so professional and knowledgeable."
"it was really useful and informative"
"The discussion of key themes and strategies to help deal with demands and ongoing issues... [was really useful]"
Thank you for your comments, If you missed this but would like to take part in our next Webinar training session on March 16th, you can register below...
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://lght.ly/amb1cdp 1 Comments 4 Likes

Timeline Photos Happy new month, March brings more bursts of colours as flowers blossom and lighter evenings which I think you'll agree makes us all feel more energetic!
We have a busy month for you with the following events coming up - so join us for support, general chat and training... We look forward to seeing you (virtually) soon!
Tuesday 2nd March 10.30 – 12 noon Virtual Support Group
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://lght.ly/250p0k
Tuesday 9th March 10.30am – 11.30am Weekly Cuppa and Chat
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://lght.ly/bac3hg9
Tuesday 16th March 10.30- 11.30am Virtual Support Group
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://lght.ly/9jba70f
Thursday 18th March 1pm – 2.30pm PDA training Webinar
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://lght.ly/dkn85jp
Tuesday 23rd March 1pm – 2.30pm Virtual Support Group
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://lght.ly/j5f9k45
Friday 26th March 10.30 – 11.30 Weekly Cuppa and Chat
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://lght.ly/nmk636
#support #SENDparenting #cuppaandchat #PDAtraining 1 Likes

Happy Friday everyone,
With the weekend coming up, take a moment to check in on yourself - and ask... how are you doing?
If you think you need to find some extra positivity - here are 5 simple steps to improve your well being ...
🙋‍♀️ Connect - stay in touch on line or pick up the phone and chat to a friend
🤸 Be Active - find ways to be active and look after your body
👁 Take Notice - otherwise known as mindfulness, connect with yourself and do what gives you some joy. Whether that be looking after your pets, sitting in a garden, art and crafts or reading
💗 Give - do a kind act, say a kind word and check in on someone in your life
🆕 Keep learning - this can be reading, visiting a new place or learning a new skill - embrace a challenge!
Have a good weekend!
#wellbeing #mindfulness #support #connect #learn #givingback
#familytime 1 Likes

Timeline Photos Good Morning and hello Monday, I hope the return to home schooling and school goes well this week for you all!
Stay connected to other parents this week with POSCH, we have our regular Zoom Virtual Support Group tomorrow at 1pm - 2.30pm. you can find out more information and register to attend on our event listing here...
https://lght.ly/f6nol3f
If you are a parent/carer for children with SEND, then you are welcome to join our Parent Support Group. Feel free to ask questions on support or just have a chat with us and other parents/carers about anything that has helped or can help you and your family through these uncertain times.
#goodmorning #parents #support #wellbeing #POSCH 3 Likes

This is lovely!
Music is really important to our family and we regularly share our favourite songs - this means I know the lyrics to lots of new songs from artists I'd never heard off before and my children count some of my favourite music from the 1960's onwards as their favourite too!
thank you Julie Webb - Holistic Therapies for sharing these Mindfulness tips
Let us know if you do this too...
#halfterm
#mindfulness
#music
#familytime 1 Likes

Timeline Photos Today is the 'Random Acts of Kindness' day ....
Thank you to Action for Happiness for providing calendars to help us foucs on kind acts to improve our mood and create happiness.
They say: "Our acts of kindness and connection ripple out and impact so many more people than we realise - and they also boost our own happy hormones too!"
You may have seen a similar calendar before, they have a new one each month!
Todays action is 'Respond kindly to everyone you talk to today, including yourself'
Have a kind day! and thank you Action for Happiness.
#kindness #createhappiness #wellbeing #bekindtoyourself 3 Likes

What a great idea! Thanks Julie Webb - Holistic Therapies. 2 Likes

Timeline Photos Good Morning - it's pancake day today - or Shrove Tuesday as it is also known.
Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Lent – the 40 days leading up to Easter – was traditionally a time of fasting so Shrove Tuesday was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before embarking on the Lenten fast and pancakes are the perfect way of using up these ingredients.
So enjoy your pancakes and share some photos with us of your pancake creations!
#shrovetuesday
#pancakeday
#shareyourphotos 1 Comments 3 Likes

Thanks Jodie Smitten, Children's Well-being Practitioner & Autism Specialist for the reminder to use this week to re-charge. 8 Likes

Did you know POSCH is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund?
We want to thank them for their funding - it has enabled us to continue our support to parents virtually during the pandemic and social distancing restrictions.
Visit our events page for a full listing of all our virtual get togethers...
https://www.facebook.com/poschsupport/events/?ref=page_internal
Thank you National Lottery Community Fund!
#nationallotterycommunityfund
#supportingparents
#SEND
#SENDparenting
POSCH is feeling thankful. 2 Likes

Photos from POSCH's post As we head for half term, we just wanted to take a moment to think about how we are feeling?
It has been a challenging start to the year, but the half term week off gives us a chance to be more restful, and refresh ourselves and our families.
Anxiety, in particular can build up over weeks and present itself in many ways but the good news is there are many ways to combat the feeling and help ourselves.
Although this image about spotting anxiety focusses on children it is just as relevant for us parents.
And there are plenty of small activities we can do to help reduce the feeling, whether that be simply taking a moment to have a cuppa, speak to a friend, or just slow down.
Wishing you a restful half term and we are always here for a chat if you need us.
#selfcare #rest #halfterm #parenting #support #lookafteryourself 2 Likes

Photos from North Yorkshire Library and Information Service's post Happy Friday everyone!
I hope you are looking forward to a restful half term next week.
If you are looking for some children's activities to do during the holiday I've found this activity on North Yorkshire libraries page which is happening a week today.
If your children are fans of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' novels, you can join talented local artist Jay Stelling to learn how to make a Viking doll.
This is virtual event you can access via the North Yorkshire Library and Information Service Facebook page at 10am on Friday 19th February.
Happy Crafting!
#halftermactivities
#northyorkshirelibraries
#artsandcraftsforkids

100 Resources for Teaching Kids With Dyslexia | Homeschooling with Dyslexia I found this great resource linked from the Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) & Dyslexia Support
facebook page.
Thank you!
#dyspraxia
#dyslexia
#homeschooling 2 Likes

The Dales School careers fair is essential for any young person 16+ 2 Likes

Events — Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire Are you a member of Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire?
By becoming a member you can make use of all their services including addition to their membership mailing list, regular newsletters, offers and information about events and training in your local area.
What does Rhiann Askew, Chair PCV North Yorkshire say...
“Here at PCV, we all know first-hand what it is like to navigate life and services for families with children and young people with SEND. We provide a forum of support, empowerment and information, to connect people through shared experience enabling us to gain the collective voice of parent carers in North Yorkshire so that we can work together for positive change.”
Membership is free and you can join via their website - just click the link!
https://lght.ly/idn5a32
#SENDfamilies
#parentsupport 1 Likes

Timeline Photos Good Morning - its Monday again and we're here to say you can do it!
So whether you have home schooling, work or just trying to keep on top of everything - we are here virtually supporting you!
Don't forget our next Zoom supprt meeting is on Thursday - join us to check in and let us all support each other! Click the link for more information!
https://lght.ly/l2ka4nk
#support #homeschooling #checkin #zoom #supporting 2 Likes

Valentine Giveaway | easyfundraising I've just entered the easyfundraising Valentine's Day Giveaway to WIN a £500 donation. Please enter too to increase POSCH ( Parents of Special Children) North Yorkshire's chance of winning! All you have to do is click through to ANY participating retailer! It's easy and completely FREE. Visit: http://efraising.org/hj7W6ANebt 1 Likes

Timeline Photos Continuing the theme of Childrens' Mental Health Week, here is some useful suggestions for how to spot if our children are struggling - particularly during the current lockdown... and how to support them - which also helps us parents!
#lockdown
#mentalhealthawareness
#parenting
#support
#mentalhealthweek 2 Likes

Timeline Photos A friend shared this on LinkedIn its a simple guide to supportive communication...
It has some simple tips how to rephrase questions or statements - useful both when talking to our children and other adults.
#supportivecommunication
#parenting
#communication
#tips 2 Likes

Timeline Photos Where to turn to for help if you need support with Children's Mental Health?
Here is a handy break down for young children, older young people and parents
Help is a phone call away, and you can find infmation via facebook fro the following organisations..
Thank you!
YoungMinds
Childline
Mind
The Mix
#mentalhealth #support #wellbeing #childrensmentalhealthawarenessweek 2 Likes

Timeline Photos Good Morning everyone!
Enjoy the snow day (if you have it!)
I'm off to do a snow angel in the fresh snow!
#snow #snowday #enjoy 4 Likes

Timeline Photos It's Childrens Mental Health Awareness Week, as parents, to ensure our children have the strongest mental health we need to look after our own too.
Improving our own Mental Health is about self care and allowing ourselves to recharge our batteries.
This simple graphic to highlight how we can all inprove our mental health.
I have just signed up to walk a 1000 miles this year so walking is my physical self care, what would yours be?
#mentalhealth #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #childrensmentalhealth 1 Comments

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