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North East CANN
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Working together to support families and carers of children and young people with additional needs in the North East of the UK.
SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING ACROSS NORTH EAST ENGLAND

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide have several free and paid suicide prevention training courses coming up over the coming months. All sessions are suitable for ages 16+ and are CPD-accredited.

www.papyrus-uk.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Welcome to new members Jessie's Fund.

Jessie’s Fund gives a voice to seriously ill or disabled children through the transformative power of music.

jessiesfund.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Join @HEADStraining for their Summer Conference on 22nd May 2026 in Newcastle!

Guest speaker Dr Margot Sunderland explores the impact of Trauma/ACEs in the Early Years (linked to SEN).

📍 Crowne Plaza, Newcastle 🕘 9am-3:30pm 🔗 Book here: headstraining.co.uk/heads-confer...
January 7, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Welcome to new members Activity Alliance

Activity Alliance is the leading voice for disabled people in sports and activities. Established in 1998 as a national charity, we were previously known as the English Federation of Disability Sport.

www.activityalliance.org.uk/@AllForActiv...
December 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🧠 CP Teens UK Virtual Quiz Night!

Kick off your weekend with a fun, accessible social quiz for young people aged 14–25 with Cerebral Palsy or physical disabilities.

Book your spot: www.cpteensuk.org/events

#CPTeensUK #VirtualQuiz #CerebralPalsy #DisabilitySupport
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
📢 Join the national conversation on SEND reform

Share your experiences and ideas to help shape a SEND system that works for every child.
👉 Tell @educationgovuk what works and what needs to change.
🔗 www.gov.uk/dfe/SEND-conversation
December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today Noel had the pleasure of visiting Kirkstall Valley School to speak at their coffee morning about Little Hiccups and the support we offer to parents and families.

A huge thank you the entire school team for inviting him along and making him feel so at home.
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Upcoming North East Autism Society events
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Keep the kids entertained ahead of Christmas with Foundation of Light

Book here: www.abler.io/shop/foundat...
November 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
👶 Do you have a child aged 0–4 with a vision impairment?

📍 Hemlington Lake & Recreation Centre
Cass House Road, Middlesbrough, TS8 9QW

Fortnightly Mondays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Find out more: guidedogs.org.uk/mttp
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0800 781 1444
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Welcome to new member - Worley’s World

Worley's World CIC works with parents and carers who are overwhelmed, living in survival mode or supporting children with additional needs.

www.worleysworld.co.uk
Worley's World | Kids Confidence Coach | Published Author | North East
Worley's World CIC offers emotional well-being resources to improve children's mental health. Join our workshops and activities for emotional well-being resources. Worley's World empowers families for...
www.worleysworld.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
📢 Join Us for an Important Free Event!

Child Brain Injury and Early Years Education Conference

🗓 Thursday 29 January 2026
📍 Stewarts, 5 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3BF

👉 Register now: sites-stewartslaw.vuturevx.com/25/1542/land...
November 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Come and join The Special Lioness for a cuppa, chat, offload or just a good old gossip, at TSL HQ, ran by parents for parents & carers.

Dec 1st 12pm - 2.30pm

www.thespeciallioness.com/event-detail...
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Upcoming events from The Toby Henderson Trust
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Read our Autism Friendly Christmas Guide by The Toby Henderson Trust

To read the guide PLEASE CLICK HERE
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November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Autism-friendly Christmas events guide for the North East from NEAS

See our Christmas events guide: www.ne-as.org.uk/autism-frien...
Autism-friendly Christmas events in the North East - North East Autism Society
We've put together a round-up of sensory-friendly festive fun - including Santa's grottos, pantomimes, films, parties, elf schools, light trails, and arts and crafts.
www.ne-as.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Visit Santa on his magical, fully accessible and inclusive grotto bus this Christmas with The Chronicle Sunshine Fund
October 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Grace House North East Christmas Fair!

Sat 22nd Nov from 6.30pm
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
North East Sight Matters Autumn at Wallington, Northumberland

Date & Time
30 October 2025, 10:00 AM

Location
Wallington Hall, Cambo, near Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4AR

Book here: northeastsightmattersltd.co.uk/events/ola/s...
Autumn at Wallington, Northumberland
There will be lots of sensory crafts and exciting trails within the beautiful Wallington Hall estate this Autumn. Our families can enjoy exploring the historic house. In the doll's house and soldiers'...
northeastsightmattersltd.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
October 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
October 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM