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Anna Freud

Local Offer
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children and families.
020 7794 2313
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about Anna Freud

BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

Local Offer
Online support
Practical advice and activities. Accessible to all
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

BBC Bitesize - Tiny Happy People

Local Offer
Develop your child's communication skills
Activities for babies, toddlers and children. Accessible to all.

Age

From age 0 — 5 years old
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about BBC Bitesize - Tiny Happy People

BBC Bitesize Game - My First Day at School

Local Offer
Activities
A great game from the BBC KS1 support section to play with your child. Accessible to all.
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about BBC Bitesize Game - My First Day at School

Childnet International

Local Offer
Online safety
Working in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
+44 (0)20 7639 6967
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about Childnet International

Contact Speech, Language and Communication Workshops

Local Offer
Speech, language and communication workshops for parent carers of children across all ages
Online workshops
Accessible to all
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about Contact Speech, Language and Communication Workshops

DanceSyndrome

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Dance sessions
Empowering learning-disabled individuals through inclusive dance.

Age

Adults & children - please email for more information
07597 942494 or 07887 931510
Various locations
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about DanceSyndrome

Dyslexia UK

Local Offer
Information and resources
Accessible to all.
07837 403873
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about Dyslexia UK

easypeasy

Local Offer
App
Less crying. More laughing. It's easypeasy. Accessible to all.

Age

From birth to 5 years old
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about easypeasy

Free Digital Sessions from Oldham Libraries

Local Offer
Online resource
Would you like to get online but need a device, connection, and some guidance to get started?
0161 770 8000
Various locations
Updated: 02/09/2024
Find out more about Free Digital Sessions from Oldham Libraries

Free online family workshops - Contact for families with disabled children

Local Offer
Online workshops and information sessions cover a range of topics around caring for your child.
Virtual workshops. Accessible to all.
A series of free virtual workshops as a way of delivering our family support services during these challenging times
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about Free online family workshops - Contact for families with disabled children

FutureLearn

Local Offer
Get access to thousands of online short courses on FutureLearn and learn at your own pace. You’ll receive digital Certificates of Achievement for all your completed courses included in the price.
Online learning
Flexible online courses
Updated: 30/08/2024
Find out more about FutureLearn

Great Minds Together - North West Hub

Local Offer
Great Minds Together support children and young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs as well as their families and the professional networks around them. The age range of the young people we can support is 0 - 25 years old. There is no age range for support to their families.
Support
0161 510 5110
Find out more about Great Minds Together - North West Hub

Greater Manchester Autism Consortium - Grow in confidence in your Autism

Local Offer
Online monthly meeting
Virtual meeting on Zoom exclusively for autistic adults, to allow them to meet other people, discuss matters of general interest, and share their experiences and ideas.
Mark Simpson: 07876 746 403
Updated: 20/05/2022
Find out more about Greater Manchester Autism Consortium - Grow in confidence in your Autism

Hungry Little Minds

Local Offer
Free fun activities
Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five

Age

from 0 - 5 years old
Updated: 31/05/2023
Find out more about Hungry Little Minds

Hunt for the Giggle

Local Offer
Online performance
An exciting and engaging online performance for children aged 3 - 5 year olds. Accessible to all,

Age

3 - 5 year olds
Updated: 31/05/2023
Find out more about Hunt for the Giggle

Internet Matters.org

Local Offer
Online safety
To empower parents and carers to keep children safe in the digital world. Accessible to all
Updated: 08/06/2023
Find out more about Internet Matters.org

Learn and Thrive

Local Offer
Supporting learners with Down’s syndrome to access specialist support to help them learn and thrive. Using digital tools to empower people with Down’s syndrome to thrive throughout their lives.
Advice and support
03001 024 553
Updated: 28/02/2024
Find out more about Learn and Thrive

Let's Get Oldham Talking

Local Offer
Webinar
In this Q&A Julian discusses the new guidance for early years settings (with a focus on Communication and Language) with Louisa Reeves, Head of Impact and Evidence at I CAN.
Updated: 16/06/2023
Find out more about Let's Get Oldham Talking

LuCiD - The ESRC International Centre for Language and Communication Development

Local Offer
Child Language Development
Transforming our understanding of how children learn to communicate with language. Accessible to all.
Updated: 09/06/2023
Find out more about LuCiD - The ESRC International Centre for Language and Communication Development

Manchester United Foundation

Local Offer
Using football to engage and inspire young people to build a better life
We use football to engage and inspire young people to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live.
Updated: 09/06/2023
Find out more about Manchester United Foundation

National Children's Deaf Society and Yoga with Cosmic Kids - British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted

Local Offer
Online yoga session for under 5's
Yoga is a fantastic way to get fit, become more flexible and manage stress. Accessible to all.

Age

3 - 5 year olds
Updated: 12/06/2023
Find out more about National Children's Deaf Society and Yoga with Cosmic Kids - British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted

National Literacy Trust - Words for Life (0-5 year olds)

Local Offer
Virtual activities
Have fun chatting, reading, writing and listening with your child at home. Accessible to all.

Age

from 0 - 5 years old
020 7587 1842
Updated: 12/06/2023
Find out more about National Literacy Trust - Words for Life (0-5 year olds)

National Literacy Trust - Words for Life (5-12 year olds)

Local Offer
Virtual activities
Have fun chatting, reading, writing and listening with your child at home. Accessible to all.

Age

from 5 - 12 years old
020 7587 1842
Updated: 12/06/2023
Find out more about National Literacy Trust - Words for Life (5-12 year olds)

NVR Practitioners Consortium

Local Offer
Training courses for parents and carers
We train parents/carers in the Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting Approach
07555 180907
Updated: 16/06/2023
Find out more about NVR Practitioners Consortium

Oak National Academy - Primary

Local Offer
Online classroom
Online learning
Accessible to all
Updated: 20/06/2023
Find out more about Oak National Academy - Primary

Oak National Academy - Reception

Local Offer
Online learning
Online classroom. Accessible to all
Updated: 20/06/2023
Find out more about Oak National Academy - Reception

Oak National Academy - Secondary

Local Offer
Online learning
Online classroom. Accessible to all
Online
Ofsted Judgement: Not Required
Updated: 20/06/2023
Find out more about Oak National Academy - Secondary

Our Turn to Talk Podcast - National Children's Bureau

Local Offer
Hear the views of young people on the issues that matter most to them in this series of podcasts.
Updated: 18/09/2023
Find out more about Our Turn to Talk Podcast - National Children's Bureau

Outta Skool

Local Offer
Activities
Our activities raise confidence, cultural awareness and leadership skills in young people
07713 647 494
Updated: 31/07/2024
Find out more about Outta Skool

Parent Classes (Solihull)

Local Offer
Online learning
Give your best parenting habits a polish, make them sparkle and shine
Updated: 10/03/2022
Find out more about Parent Classes (Solihull)

Parent Zone

Local Offer
Advice in the digital world
Improve outcomes for children in a digital world. Accessible to all.

Age

Any age
020 7686 7225 or 020 7704 0415
Updated: 05/07/2023
Find out more about Parent Zone

Playphysio

Local Offer
Physio for Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis support. Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old
Updated: 05/07/2023
Find out more about Playphysio

Relax with Lucy & Co

Local Offer
Relax With Lucy & Co -baby loss wellbeing support, free baby loss app
Online Course via Zoom
Updated: 11/08/2023
Find out more about Relax with Lucy & Co

Royal Exchange Theatre

Local Offer
Theatre
Entertainment for everyone!! Come along and enjoy a live performance
0161 833 9833 (Monday to Saturday 11am - until 5pm on no show days)
Royal Exchange Theatre, M2 7DH
Updated: 05/07/2023
Find out more about Royal Exchange Theatre

Royal Exchange Theatre - Young Company Collective

Local Offer
Workshops
Workshops range from performing, technical theatre, digital content, producing, directing, writing and design. Accessible to all.

Age

14 - 21 year olds
07496 816 397
Royal Exchange Theatre, M2 7DH
Updated: 31/07/2024
Find out more about Royal Exchange Theatre - Young Company Collective

Sibs

Local Offer
For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

Age

From 7 years old
01535 645 453
Updated: 13/11/2023
Find out more about Sibs

Speech and Language UK

Local Offer
Child Language Development
Your first stop for information on children's communication. Accessible to all.
020 7843 2510
Updated: 31/05/2023
Find out more about Speech and Language UK

The Anne Frank Trust

Local Offer
Information and Resources
Empowers young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination. Accessible to all.
020 7284 5858
Updated: 11/12/2023
Find out more about The Anne Frank Trust

The Buzz - for deaf young people

Local Offer
Information and support
The only website for deaf young people aged 8 to 18 in the UK

Age

8 - 18 year olds
Helpline: 0808 800 8880
Updated: 10/07/2023
Find out more about The Buzz - for deaf young people

The Diana Award

Local Offer
Information and resources
Empowering young people to make positive change. Accessible to all.

Age

9-25 years old
020 3934 2160
Updated: 10/07/2023
Find out more about The Diana Award

The Education Hub (The Department for Education - Gov.uk)

Local Offer
Mental health resources
Mental health resources for children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff
Updated: 29/08/2024
Find out more about The Education Hub (The Department for Education - Gov.uk)

The SENsory Hub

Local Offer
Our offer is to support children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD and other SEND conditions helping their families, and carers.
Support for children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD and other SEND conditions helping their families, and carers, particularly in the Middleton area of the borough.
07359 237408
Unit 5-6, Midway House, Old Hall St, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1AN
Updated: 10/10/2023
Find out more about The SENsory Hub

The Transition to Adulthood - NDTi (National Development Team for Inclusion)

Local Offer
Preparing for Adulthood
Resources to support the transition into adulthood. Accessible to all.
01225 255 268
Update: 09/01/2023
Find out more about The Transition to Adulthood - NDTi (National Development Team for Inclusion)

Thinkuknow

Local Offer
Internet safety
Advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer. Accessible to all.
Updated: 12/07/2023
Find out more about Thinkuknow

Transition Support (POINT)

Local Offer
There are many different experiences at transition points for children and young people with additional needs.
Advice and support
Accessible to all
0161 503 1547
Updated: 16/08/2024
Find out more about Transition Support (POINT)

UK Safer Internet Centre

Local Offer
Internet safety
Tips, advice and resources to help children and young people have a safe and positive time online. Accessible to all.
Updated: 13/07/2023
Find out more about UK Safer Internet Centre

Widgit

Local Offer
Symbols to support text
Widgit Symbols are used worldwide to support people and help them realise their full potential, no matter what their age, ability or background. Accessible to all.
Updated: 13/07/2023
Find out more about Widgit

Witherslack Group

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Specialist education and care
We provide inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success. Accessible to all.
Hall Cliffe School Jubilee Campus, Jubilee Way, Grange Moor, Wakefield, WF4 7TD
Updated: 11/12/2023
Find out more about Witherslack Group