Sally Raymond secretary: tel 01752 221541 middleroom@blueyonder.co.uk

In November Plymouth and District PATOSS members made a visit to the NASEN and TES Special Needs teaching exhibition at the Business Design Centre, London. One hundred and fifty exhibitors were on hand to explain, demonstrate and encourage visiting teachers to try out a plethora of resources. A number of free workshops supplemented the excellent (and affordable) seminar programme. The general consensus from all of us who went on this trip was that it was well worthwhile and we hope to make this an annual event.

In December we held a Christmas Party and Discussion event at the University of Plymouth. We explored a range of assessment materials. Afterwards festive refreshments were enjoyed by all.

SPRING EVENT: RESOURCES SHOWCASE
6.30pm Thursday 7th February 2008 at the University of Plymouth’s Babbage building, (Lynher committee room).
This is an open event for parents as well as teaching professionals. We look forward to exploring GSCE revision study games from Jane McLintock as well as Joanna Jeffery’s TRUGS, (Teaching Reading through Games). This event is free.

SPRING PAPER: DR KATE ESSER
7pm Thursday 10th April 2008 at University of Plymouth, Babbage Building. (Room tba)

We are delighted to welcome Dr Kate Esser, from Disability Assist at the University of Plymouth as the speaker at our spring event. Dr Esser will be discussing Dyspraxia and student learning. Afterwards, refreshments will be served and there will be opportunities for questions. £1 for PATOSS members; £5 for non members.

SUMMER EVENT: ANNUAL CREAM TEA
3.30-5pm Friday 20th June 2008 in the beautiful grounds of Dyslexia Access.
Joanna Jeffery has once more kindly offered to host this popular event. Admission £3 to include cream tea.
Further details will be published via our local group newsletter nearer the time.

Plymouth & District PATOSS is a newly formed group and we are keen to expand our numbers. Membership costs just £10 per annum, (free to members of National PATOSS). For further information regarding membership please contact Mandy Dyke on 01752 518626 or email Mandy at mandy.dyke@blueyonder.co.uk.