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West Yorkshire CANN – Children’s Additional Need Network

Who Is West Yorkshire CANN?

‘CANN’ stands for ‘Children Additional Needs Network’.

West Yorkshire CANN is formed of third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs, in West Yorkshire.

It has been established so that Member Organisations can share best practice, resources, ideas and opportunities, in order to improve access to information, training and support for families and carers across the West Yorkshire area and the region, and to help to create a more efficient and effective ‘market place’ to the benefit of all users of our services, and the organisations involved.

The aim of this website is to share those good practices and resources with the families who need them!

West Yorkshire CANN Locations

FIND FUN ACTIVITIES

Enjoy new experiences and meet other families on fun days out.

COURSES

Learn about available courses and get support whether you are a parents/carers or a professional.

HIRE EQUIPMENT

Find out where you can hire equipment.

Some Upcoming Events

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All the sessions will be really fun, engaging, interesting and inclusive, and best of all, free of charge. If you, or someone you know would like to join, the joining codes are the same as always, and please contact us for the password. 2pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/321323565 Meeting ID: 321 323 565

Sep

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Stay Active with Helen

Sport Webinar

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

All the sessions will be really fun, engaging, interesting and inclusive, and best of all, free of charge. If you, or someone you know would like to join, the joining codes are the same as always, and please contact us for the password. 11am: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/727794215 Meeting ID: 727 794 215 4pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/292184688 Meeting ID: 292 184 688

Sep

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Art and Movement with Jess

Webinar Workshop

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

All the sessions will be really fun, engaging, interesting and inclusive, and best of all, free of charge. If you, or someone you know would like to join, the joining codes are the same as always, and please contact us for the password. 11am: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/727794215 Meeting ID: 727 794 215

Oct

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Music with Manuka

Music Session Webinar

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

All the sessions will be really fun, engaging, interesting and inclusive, and best of all, free of charge. If you, or someone you know would like to join, the joining codes are the same as always, and please contact us for the password. 11am: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/727794215 Meeting ID: 727 794 215

Oct

Given the current government guidance regarding social distancing and non-essential social gatherings we have taken the very difficult decision to temporarily suspend all our groups, face to face sessions, activities and to close 21 Co. Shop & Café. We will now host some of our sessions virtually via Zoom. Movement with Katie will be available via the Zoom app. Movement with Katie for ages 8-16 from 11:30am – 12:10 Hosted by Katie Aynsley, this session is a more structured session focussing on learning short routines and practising expressive movement. About the sessions Using an inclusive approach the sessions are created to encourage young people to explore their creativity and use their bodies through movement. The session will focus on developing basic dance skills, learning sequences and working as a team. Music & imagination are used to enhance musicality & movement. This session is full of fun and made accessible to all. Katie Aynsley, who runs the sessions, has six years’ experience of working with children, young people and adults with disabilities. She works as a freelance dance teacher running & supporting various dance sessions within the local dance community. She also works with local dance organisations Mesh Dance and Mind the Gap theatre company. Join us! […]

Oct

Online Movement with Katie for ages 8-16

Music Session Webinar

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

Smilers Singing for ages 10+ The session is relaxed, and about sharing and exploring our voices together. It’s all about having fun and creating sound, and we get to sing together along with Michelle Hodgson. No singing experience needed, nor will you be expected to read music – everyone is welcome! Join us! Smilers is a free session you can access via the Zoom app. If you would like to join the online Singing session, please email adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk to confirm your attendance and please let us know the names of who will be attending. Get Zoom Download the app – Click here – Zoom Create an account Log in via the device you would like to use for the session (laptops are more compatible than mobiles and iPads) How to join the sessions via Zoom Once you have emailed adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk to confirm your attendance you will receive an invitation to the event via Google Calendar At the time of the event click the link in the location section of the Google Calendar event This will open Zoom on the device you are using, and you and your family will automatically join the online session

Oct

Smilers Singing for ages 10+ -Michelle Hodgson

Music Session Webinar

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

We are pleased to bring you this session on Tuesday 13 October, between 2pm and 3.30pm, in partnership with Irwin Mitchell. Taking a closer look at the life of both a serious injury and medical negligence case, this session will include the processes involved in establishing a legal case, gathering evidence, the role rehabilitation plays as part of this process, with shared case studies. This session is suitable for any professional working with a family who are involved in a litigation case. It will provide insight into what this journey may be like for the family, as well as their child, and give practical tips and advice on how you can support during this process.

Oct

Webinar: Acquired brain injury: supporting a family in the middle of a litigation case

Educational Webinar

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme organise between 5 & 8 residential short breaks per year. The first of these takes place in Spring and the last in Autumn. We cater for children & young people aged 8 years to 18th birthday, who have additional needs.

Oct

ASAS Residential Short Breaks

Residential Short Breaks

Leeds

ASAS also run Activity Days for children aged 8-18 years who live throughout Leeds Centre Based – these take place at Lineham Farm Children’s Centre and are aimed at children who prefer a less structured and busy environment; activities include animal care, climbing wall, adapted bikes, Sensory Caravan and walks in the countryside. Community Based – these take place in Kirkstall at the Leisure complex and are aimed at children who can cope with an organised programme of activities and cope better with busy and noisy environments; activities include bowling, lunch in a restaurant and cinema to see a film.

Oct