SenCom South East Wales

29/10/2026

💜 Creativity, teamwork and making a difference! 💜

A group of our young Vision Impairment (VI) learners have been busy working towards their VICTA Create Badge with the fantastic support of Deb.

Our learners enjoyed a range of creative activities, including decorating Christmas tree ornaments and designing colourful pebbles. They also had a special visit from Alley at the Canal Trust, who helped them take on an exciting challenge - creating ideas for a sensory trail at the Pontypool Canal Basin.

It was wonderful to see their creativity, problem-solving skills and enthusiasm shine through as they explored ways to make outdoor spaces more engaging and accessible for everyone.

Well done to all of our young learners for their hard work and fantastic ideas! 🌟

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28/10/2026

👋 Give us a wave! 👋

Social media visibility matters because it helps more people discover the support, opportunities, and information available for children and young people with sensory and communication needs.

In many ways, it’s just like the children and families we support. Being seen, heard, and included makes all the difference. 💜

If you’re seeing this post, give us a 👋 in the comments, leave a like, or share this post to help boost our visibility and reach more families who may need us.

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Discover the Sensory and Communication Support Service (SenCom), a collaborative service aiding children with sensory and communication challenges across South East Wales

28/10/2026

📚🎧 Love books? Don't miss this fantastic opportunity! 🎧📚

Are you a blind or partially sighted young person aged 15-18?

There's still time to join VICTA UK Beyond the Book, an exciting new 6-month project in partnership with Audible.

By signing up, you'll receive:

✅ 6 months of Audible Premium completely free
✅ 6 Audible credits to spend on books of your choice and keep forever
✅ Access to 5 exclusive virtual book club sessions
✅ The chance to meet authors and publishing industry professionals, including award-winning author Beth O'Brien (Wolf Siren)
✅ Entry into a prize draw to win a day out at Harry Potter Studios (attend at least 3 sessions)
✅ A welcoming community of fellow book lovers to share recommendations and ideas with

📅 Don't delay! Sign up now to secure your place at the introductory virtual book club meetup, where you'll meet other participants, learn more about the programme and chat about your favourite books.

Find out more and register today through VICTA's website.

https://victastudents.org.uk/victa-beyond-the-book/

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VICTA Beyond the Book Imagine, discover, and develop a love of listening through the power of audio stories. VICTA is collaborating with Audible for the next six months to bring you: unlimited listening, creative challenges, and exciting book club meetups, complete with

27/10/2026

📣 WRU Deaf Community Day - Swansea 🏉

The WRU Deaf Community Day is coming to Swansea

📅 Saturday 21st November
📍 Swansea Rugby Football Club, St Helen's Stadium, Bryn Road, Brynmill, Swansea, SA2 0AR
⏰ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
👦👧 Ages U6 - U16

This is a fantastic opportunity for d/Deaf children and young people to get involved in rugby, develop their skills, make new friends and be part of an inclusive sporting community.

To find out more or register your interest, please contact the event organisers.

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26/10/2026

💜 Welcome to Our New Followers! 💜

We've noticed lots of new faces joining us, so we'd like to take a moment to say hello and introduce ourselves!

We are three services that combined create SenCom.

Those three services are
👉Support Service for d/Deaf Children and Young People
👉Vision Impairment Service
👉Communication Intervention Team (ComIT)

We share information, resources, training opportunities, events, and practical advice to help children and young people thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.

Whether you're a parent, carer, professional, or simply interested in learning more about our work, we'd love for you to explore everything we have to offer.

👉 Visit our website to learn more, access resources, and find out about upcoming events and training: https://www.sencom-sewales.co.uk/en

Thank you for being part of our community! 💜

Discover the Sensory and Communication Support Service (SenCom), a collaborative service aiding children with sensory and communication challenges across South East Wales

23/10/2026

🎃👻 Boo! October Half Term is the Perfect Time to Boost Speech, Language and Communication Skills! 👻🎃

With spooky season in full swing, October half term is a fantastic opportunity to have some fun while helping children develop their speech, language and communication skills. 💬✨

There are lots of simple ways to encourage communication at home:

🎃 Chat about pumpkins, costumes and favourite spooky decorations
👻 Read Halloween stories together and predict what might happen next
🕸️ Go on an autumn walk and discover new seasonal words
🍬 Play games that encourage listening, turn-taking and conversation
🧙 Create your own spooky stories filled with witches, ghosts and magical adventures
🍭 Talk about your favourite trick-or-treat treats and describe their colours, tastes and textures

Every "boo!", question, story and conversation helps children build vocabulary, confidence and communication skills.

So this half term, carve out some time to talk, listen, play and connect. The simplest moments can make a big difference! 🎃💜

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23/10/2026

🎄❄️ Get Creative with VICTA’s Christmas Decoration Competition! ❄️🎄

Calling all children and young people with a vision impairment, as well as schools and organisations that support them!

This year’s theme is The Snowman by Raymond Briggs, and we'd love to see your homemade decorations inspired by this beloved festive story. Why not add a sensory twist with something tactile, a Christmas scent, jingling bells, or another creative feature to make your decoration extra special?

✨ Every child who enters will receive a festive treat from VICTA, and there are some fantastic prizes to be won!

Don't feel like following the theme? That's absolutely fine too. We welcome all creative ideas, whether you incorporate braille, the VICTA rainbow, recycled materials, or a completely unique design. The most important thing is to have fun and let your imagination shine.

📚 The competition also links beautifully with VICTA's Beyond the Book project, encouraging children and young people to explore stories through reading, listening, and creative activities.

🌟 Remember, your decoration doesn't need to be expensive. Salt dough, foil, recycled cards, and everyday craft materials can create something truly magical.

📅 For full competition details and how to enter, follow the link below.

https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/christmas-competition-2026/

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With thanks to centre:mk who will be displaying your decorations over Christmas for all to enjoy! Our annual Christmas decoration competition is open! It's time to help VICTA decorate our very special trees at the centre:mk Christmas display.Competition closing date: 20 November 2026Every child who....

23/10/2026

💜 Raising Awareness of DLD 💜

Our team have been busy with our DLD Information Stations helping to spread awareness of Developmental Language Disorder by providing information, resources, and practical support for families and professionals.

Every conversation helps increase understanding and ensures children and young people with DLD get the support they need.

🗣️ Learn more. Share knowledge. Make a difference.

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💜 Codi Ymwybyddiaeth o Anhwylder Datblygu Iaith (DLD) 💜

Mae ein tîm wedi bod yn brysur gyda'n Gorsafoedd Gwybodaeth DLD, gan helpu i godi ymwybyddiaeth o Anhwylder Datblygu Iaith (DLD) drwy ddarparu gwybodaeth, adnoddau a chymorth ymarferol i deuluoedd a gweithwyr proffesiynol.

Mae pob sgwrs yn helpu i gynyddu dealltwriaeth ac yn sicrhau bod plant a phobl ifanc â DLD yn cael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt.

🗣️ Dysgwch fwy. Rhannwch wybodaeth. Gwnewch wahaniaeth.

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22/10/2026

📚🎧 Share on behalf of VICTA: Join Beyond the Book Club! 🎧📚

Are you a young person with a vision impairment who loves stories, adventure, and discovering new books?

✨ VICTA’s Beyond the Book Club is packed with exciting opportunities, including:

✅ FREE 6-month Audible Premium membership
✅ 6 Audible credits to choose and keep your own audiobooks forever
✅ Exclusive pin badges and a unique tactile bookmark
✅ Creative resources and craft activities inspired by your audiobooks
✅ The chance to win amazing prizes, including Amazon Alexas, Kindles, and even a trip to Harry Potter Studios!
✅ A community of fellow book lovers to share recommendations and reviews with
✅ For 15-18 year olds: virtual book club sessions, including a discussion with award-winning author Beth O'Brien, author of Wolf Siren

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore new stories, connect with other young people, and enjoy accessible reading in a fun and engaging way.

📖 Find out more and sign up through VICTA https://victastudents.org.uk/victa-beyond-the-book/

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VICTA Beyond the Book Imagine, discover, and develop a love of listening through the power of audio stories. VICTA is collaborating with Audible for the next six months to bring you: unlimited listening, creative challenges, and exciting book club meetups, complete with

22/10/2026

🥁 Listen Up is back! 🎶

Join us for our upcoming Listen Up sessions:

📅 30th November - Nant Celyn
📅 24th February - St James ICC

We're delighted to share that, thanks to grant funding, these sessions will include a special experience provided by Operasonic, featuring deaf drummer Miriam Dubois. 🥁✨

A fantastic opportunity for families to come together, explore music, connect with others, and enjoy an engaging and inclusive session.

⚠️ Places must be booked in advance and are expected to fill quickly, so don't miss out!

Book your place via our website today! https://www.sencom-sewales.co.uk/en/whats-on

You can find out more about Miriam here https://www.miriamdubois.com/

Details of forthcoming SenCom events