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Working together to support families and carers of children and young people with additional needs in West Yorkshire.
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 3:58 PM
**Health workshop for parents and carers: Overview of health carer services** with LEEDS PCF

Workshop for parents and carers of children with SEND

Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Time: 11am till 12pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams

Book your free place here: surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/HealthWork...
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
January 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
61,500+ unpaid carers live in Leeds. Are you one of them? 💜

Last year, 72% said caring impacts their mental health & 60% are worried about their own wellbeing.

It’s time to have your say in the Annual Carers Survey.

Take part here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFTMW99%F0...
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFTMW99📝
January 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Happy New Year, everyone! We are so excited to share the first Interplay Theatre sensory open day of the year.

When: Saturday 10th January Times: 11am – 12:30pm OR 2pm – 3:30pm

📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Call/Voicemail: 0113 263 8556 📱 Text: 07444 229628
January 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
January 7, 2026 at 10:34 AM
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 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 4:18 PM
Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair 2026 on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Free tickets are available to book anytime between 1pm-7pm

Free tickets can be booked via this link: bit.ly/larf26

If you have any questions please email [email protected]
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
SEND parent carer information drop

Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Time: 10.30am till 12.30pm
Venue: Swarcliffe Community Hub, Leeds, LS14 5LS

Let us know if you will be attending the drop in here: surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/InfoDropIn/

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🧠 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
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December 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Bradford district's Special Educational Needs newsletter

Give the latest SEND Local Offer Newsletter a read:
localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/kb5/bradford...

The SEND Local Offer team are here to help with lots of information and advice about SEND services and support.
December 12, 2025 at 3:37 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 2:15 PM
SEND and Inclusion Transformation Update

The update includes information on:

SEND transformation programme.
The upgoing SEND inspection.
Mainstream Practice (IMP) guidance.
National changes.

The update can be found at tinyurl.com/SENDTransfor... under the Senior Leader Communications drop down.
December 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Welcome to new members @WakefieldWWBC

Whirlwinds isn’t just about basketball – it’s about community, inclusion, and opportunity. The club welcomes people of all ages with physical disabilities or difficulties, to experience the joy of wheelchair sport

wakefieldwhirlwindswbc.teamapp.com?webpage=v1
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
More events by Sensory World Special Needs Centre and Cafe Dewsbury coming up!
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
✨ Next Sensory Open Day – Saturday 6th December ✨

🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm
🕑 2:00pm – 3:30pm

📍 Interplay Theatre, LS12 Creative Team
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 01132 638556 (ext. 104)
📱 Text: 07444 229628

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot! ❄️
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
📢 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
Leeds City College Open Day

Leeds City College are hosting an open event at their Joseph Priestley Centre on Saturday 6 December, 10am-12pm.

To book or ask any questions please email: [email protected]
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The Sensory World Cafe in Dewsbury is holding some more lovely sessions!
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Welcome to our latest members @YamsenMusic

A group of people dedicated to and expert in creating inclusive opportunities around music. We provide and support a range of activities for people with additional needs and those who work with them.

www.yamsen.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Upcoming Sensory World events
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Please share!

Christmas Family Fun Day with @irwinmitchell on Dec 15th 11am - 2pm

You can sign up here: irwinmitchellandsycannfamilyfu.splashthat.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Interplay Theatre Sensory Open Day this Saturday!!
October 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM