Local Offer and Holiday Activity
Dear Parents/Cares
Please take some time to have a look at the Local Authority Local offer.
The local offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers. It allows families to see what they can expect from a range of local agencies and how to access them. This can be access below.
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/4404/What-is-the-SEND-local-offer
Here are some links to the local authority that may be useful to some parents.
https://careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk/Services/1159
HACS offer a range of services for autistic people and their families, including Family Support, Training, Children and Young People's Service, Skills and Employment and Adult Support. Whether you are struggling to get a diagnosis, navigating the Education or Care systems, seeking employment, want to learn more about autism or just meet new people - HACS are here with a listening ear and impartial, accessible advice from highly trained and experienced staff.
https://careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk/Services/1957
A charity supporting children and adults with all types of special need, however mild or profound, their siblings and parents and carers. Specialist indoor and outdoor play, recreational and learning facilities, are available to all children, teenagers and adults with special needs, whether they have a physical or learning disability, a sensory impairment, behavioural difficulties or autism, or whether they are socially disadvantaged or unable to make meaningful use of alternative mainstream provision. We provide unique support to its users, siblings, families and carers, including respite and advisory services.
Playground is an OFSTED-registered day-care facility built on a fantastic 2.5-acre site adjacent to the A4 in Taplow, near Maidenhead, which is open to children and adults with all types of special need, their families, schools, care homes, day centres, nurseries, playschemes and to other groups and associations supporting special needs people and their families.
We are run by a voluntary Board of Trustees, with on-site care provided by 8 permanent and over 20 sessional staff, supported by a loyal band of volunteers.
https://careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk/Services/228
Improving the mental and physical health of people with disabilities and special needs with activities that interact with farm animals and horticultural areas
Horse Riding - Animal Care & Management - Horticulture - Gardening - Work Experience - Not for Profit Tea Room - Community Hub - Organic Vegetables - Sensory Garden - Nature Area
The Centre is open for people from 5 years of age with disabilities and special needs including those with multiple and profound learning disabilities, physical and mental disabilities ,those recovering from stroke or other serious ailments, the elderly and those affected by dementia.
https://careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk/Services/244
The Engine Shed is a special interest group for children and young people with autism. The club enables young people on the autistic spectrum with an interest in trains to come together with their peers to observe, play, talk and enjoy their hobby in a welcoming, safe and relaxing environment and where parents can have a chance to relax, and talk in a supportive atmosphere.
Model railways and train sets for all abilities are set up and a range of train-related resources are available for children to play with.
At the moment there are two groups: one in Reading and one in Chingford, North East London. Both groups meet monthly. There are also occasional opportunities with both groups to visit special train related attractions in their areas. Everybody is welcome. If you think your child would enjoy the sessions, please come along. There is no charge for attendance.
Kathleen Bentley - Welfare Lead
but we found a shady spot under a tree where we had a Pizza Hut picnic for lunch
