IRIS Magazine | January 2023

31st January 2023

In this issue:

• New Year, New Career for Parents
• Activities in Nottinghamshire for February half-term
• Your Guide to Finding Your First Job or Apprenticeship
• Breaking down barriers for apprentices with SEND
• The benefits of being a SEND apprentice
• Dominic’s Apprenticeship Story

IRIS Magazine | November 2022

09th November 2022

In this issue:

In this issue:

• Managing the Rising Cost of Living
• Winter Warmers
• Things to Do in Notts this Christmas
• SEND Helplines and Useful Contacts
• Case Study: Jayden
• The Ultimate Winter Bucket List
• Make Your Own Draught Excluder
• Christmas Money Saving Gift Guide

IRIS Magazine | July 2022

29th July 2022

In this issue:

• Managing the Rising Cost of Living
• Accessible Family Walks
• Things to Do in Summer
• Meet Be U Notts and NottAlone
• 4 Ingredient Raspberry Sorbet Recipe
• SEND Helplines and Useful Contacts
• What Comes Next: Results Day
• Moving On Up: Understanding Housing
• 5 People to Follow on Social Media

IRIS Magazine | April 2022

19th April 2022

In this issue:

• Preparing for School and College Transitions
• Summer Half Term Ideas
• Homemade Soap
• Rosie Jones at Including Parents Conference
• What Careers Advice Could Look Like for You
• IRIS Exam Survival Guide
• 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Study Breaks
• Wordsearch

IRIS Magazine | January 2022

25th January 2022

In this issue:

• Introduction
• Message from Ask US
• Teaching Children How to Set Goals
• February Half term Ideas
• Crumpet Pizza Recipe

Young People's Zone

• Nottingham Castle Review
• Information and Helplines
• Disability in Comics
• Learn More About Your Money
• Reach for the Stars! First Disabled space travellers

IRIS Magazine | October 2021

25th October 2021

In this issue:

• The National Strategy for Autistic Children, Young People and Adults: 2021 to 2026
• Planning your Next Steps in Your Last Year of School
• Disability Living Allowance
• Dawn House School Fundraiser Good News Story

IRIS Magazine | July 2021

19th August 2021

In this issue:

Contents

• Introduction
• Message from Ask US
• COVID-19 Advice for Schools and Educational Settings
• Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats
• Life Chances Case Study
• Information & Helplines
• Pulp Friction Smoothies
• Ling’s Role as SEND Re-engagement Coach
• Wordsearch

IRIS Magazine | April 2021

16th April 2021

In this issue:

• Message from Ask US
• How to Talk to your Child About Coronavirus to Reduce Anxiety
• Chocolate Butterfly Pretzels
• Coping with Anxiety as the World Re-opens
• Information & Helplines
• YPZ Update
• Student Mental Health Resources
• How to use Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Skype for School Meetings
• How to Set up an Email Address
• How to Spot Fake News
• Wordsearch

IRIS Magazine | January 2021

18th February 2021

In this issue:

• Info and helplines
• Parent's Conference Catch-Up
• Catching Up with Positively Empowered Kids
• Dancing Your Way into 2021
• Acessible Cookbook
• Tasty Apple Rings Recipe
• Rosehill School's Black Hiostory Month Project
• Young People's Zone
• Young People's Zone Update
• Staying Safe Online
• 3 People Making a Difference
• Employability Support for Young Adults
• Break the Mould with Sinead Burke
• Weather Wordsearch
• Competitions
• Get in Touch

IRIS Magazine | October 2020

12th November 2020

In this issue:

• A Message from Ask Us
• Personal Health Budgets
• Turning the Word ‘Vulnerable’on its Head
• Quadriplegic Sailor to Cross the Atlantic
• Christmas 2020
• Protecting our Mental Health During a Pandemic
• Snowy Chocolate Crackle Biscuits
• Tiktok Disability Educator Goes Viral
• Kidz to Adultz Venue to Virtual
• Information and Helplines
• Information about Local Mental Health Services for Young People
• in Nottinghamshire County
• There She Goes
• Covid-19 Updated Measures
• Word Search
• Including Parents – Webinar Week
• Frequently Asked Questions of Ask Us
• Fruit Rockets and Firework Cookies
• Christmas Rocky Road
• New Support Project for City Residents

IRIS Magazine | July 2020

10th August 2020

In this issue:

• A Message from Ask Us
• 50 Summer Fun Ideas that you can do at home
• Meet Ling Children’s and Young Persons Adviser
• Tips for Autistic People and Families
• Summer Recipe - Frozen Yoghurt Lollies
• Information and Helplines
• SEN Law Changes in Relation to Returning to School
• Life Chances Fund
• Spring Time
• Ouch the Cabin Fever
• How physical activity supports children with special needs and disabilities at home
• A look back on lockdown
• Summer Word Search
• What to expect when your child returns to school
• Short Breaks
• How disabled people are problem solving in the pandemic
• Summer Recipe - Mixed Berry Freezies

IRIS Magazine | April 2020

14th April 2020

In this issue:

CONTENTS

• A Message From AskUs
• Why Do Things Look Different?
• 10 Quick Facts About The Local Offer
• What Is Happening and Why?
• Making The Most Of Time At Home
• Keeping In Touch Remotely
• Information and Helplines
• Managing Mental and Physical Health
• Educational Resources
• Creating a Vision Board
• Changes to the EHC Application Process
• Short Story Competition
• Sign Language Facts
• All About: Rainbow Parent Carer Forum
• What is The Graduated Response?
• Charlotte’s Blog
• Baby Animal Wordsearch
• Get Involved with IRIS

IRIS Magazine | January 2020

09th January 2020

In this issue:

Including:

• Featured Group: Connected Communities
• Parallel 2020
• Support and Advice for the New School Year - Ask Us Transitions
• Half-Term Activities & Recipes
• Events
• My Journey in Music - Luke Fiddes
• Top 5 Tips for Concentration and Focus
• Inspirational People to Follow on Twitter
• Shared Lives
• A Quick Guide to your Post-16 Education Options

IRIS Magazine | October 2019

14th October 2019

In this issue:

CONTENTS

• Rumbletums
• Autumn Recipes
• Cherish Me
• It’s Pantomime Season
• Independent Living: Travel and Transport Nottingham
• Beauty Instagrammers with Disabilities
• Charlotte Moves Onto Further Education

IRIS Magazine | July 2019

14th July 2019

In this issue:

In this issue:

• Things to do in Summer: Wildlife Edition
• Simple Summer Recipes
• Including Parents Conference Roundup
• A Dog's Life: Guide Dog Training
• Events

Young People's Zone:

• Youtubers We Love
• Your Mini Festival Guide
• Grace Beauty - Accessible Makeup
• Nottingham's Music Scene

IRIS Magazine | April 2019

25th April 2019

In this issue:

In this issue:

• Introduction
• The Ear Foundation is 30 This Year
• Share What You Know: Theme Park Edition
• ASD Friendly Barber
• Including parents Conference May 2019
• Positively Empowered Kids Festival
• Spring Baking Recipes
• Events
• Young People's Zone
• Sam's Workplace
• All About Future Impact
• A Day at Crocus Fields
• Independent Living

IRIS Magazine | January 2019

01st January 2019

In this issue:

• Short Breaks Offer
• Hot Topics
• Share What You Know
• 2019 Including    Parents Conference   Include Royle Visitor
• Special Prom Invite
• Events and Activities
• Half Term Activities   to do at Home
• Notts County    Sensory Rooms
• Let’s Get Digital
• Independent Travel Training Awards 2018
• What’s Going On?
• Get Ahead and Move Ahead

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