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About this event SENDIASS are planning a parent/carer workshop on supporting Social Emotional and Mental Health needs of children and young people. The next dates are Monday 31st January and Wednesday 2nd February 2022, 9.30AM-12.30PM, you will need to attend both dates to get the most out of this workshop. The workshop is open to both existing and new service users and will be delivered by SENDIASS caseworkers in partnership with specialists in SEMH from Bradford Council Specialist Teaching and Support Service (STASS). The workshops will cover: • What is SEMH? • Where to go for support? • What you can expect […]

We’ve managed to book a slot at LS-TEN skatepark during the Feb half term so we can let the kid’s let off some steam during the school break.

Leeds Mencap run week-long school holiday playschemes for children and young people with learning disabilities. The playschemes are mostly about having fun, trying new experiences and activities and having time with friends.  They also help children to maintain skills and confidence that can be affected over the long summer holiday break. Over the course of the week children will get to enjoy a wide range of activities and games.  They’ll be able to use the sensory and soft play rooms, cycle outside on the adapted bikes, have a go on the bouncy castle if the weather allows!  They’ll have various […]

Starting Line This service is most suitable for people who haven’t worked before or not worked for a long time and are not currently working. Starting Line is a 7-week group course, covering a range of modules in pre-employability skills, combined with one to one tailored support and guidance. Upon completion of the course, customers can expect to finish with; goal setting skills, an updated and improved CV, interview skills, sector specific job search knowledge, and guidance on how to talk about their disability / health condition. To refer, just visit www.scope.org.uk/starting-line and complete the online form. Alternatively, email startingline@scope.org.uk Kickstart This service is […]

The Down Syndrome Association are holding a webinar on dual diagnosis of autism and Down’s syndrome. Here’s what they say: In this webinar on 24 February, we will talk about what we know about dual diagnosis of autism and Down’s syndrome. We will include parent carer experiences of the process and the support that is available. The session costs £10 and you can book here.

WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE 2022 – 10.30AM TO 3.00PM Centenary Pavilion, Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, LS11 0ES  WHO SHOULD ATTEND? ·        Disabled children ·        Disabled teenagers (14+ years for a test drive*) ·        Disabled adults ·        Families and carers of disabled children and adults ·        Healthcare professionals ·        Approved driving instructors ·        Individuals with long term or recently diagnosed conditions WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE? Options and advice on Assistive Technology, Equipment and Driving for disabled children, young people, adults and older people. Assistive Technology and Equipment • Bathing/Showering • Accessible Gaming • Beds/Sleep Systems • Associated Charities […]

Tuesday 15th March 2022 10am till 2pm (drop in) Banqueting Hall, Leeds Civic Hall Leeds Local Offer Live is a market place event that provides families with the opportunity to learn about services available to them. The Leeds Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families in a single place. It shows families what they can expect from a range of local agencies including education, health and social care. The Leeds Local Offer can be found at www.leedslocaloffer.org.uk So we can keep a track on numbers let us know if […]