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Bradford District SEND Local Offer
Here are some quick links to useful information from Bradford District's latest newsletter. If you’d like to be part of their supportive community, visit their Facebook page: Local Offer Facebook page.
For a list of parent/carer support groups across the Bradford district, click here.
October Issue
Quick links:
- Bradford district family hubs - from accessibility to sensory rooms, read more here.
- Bradford district family hubs latest timetables. SEND activities highlighted in orange.
- SEND Service Standards Charter – improving levels of service. Share your feedback.
- From 25 October to 2 November it's Bradford Science Festival.
- Pre-school courses - Oct start - Bradford district family hubs. Incredible Years.
- Further details coming soon about SENDiVERSE festival.
- BD is LIT - light installations and performances (7 & 8 Nov) - 5pm to 9pm. Read more.
- Sculpture competition for children and young people - SENDiVERSE festival.
- HM Revenue & Customs has made changes to the Child Benefit eligibility criteria.
- New leaflet about what you can expect from the Bradford SENDIASS service.
- From January 2026 young children will be able to get a free chickenpox vaccination.
- New National ‘Best Start in Life’ branding and a new website for early years support.
- Interested in Film and TV? Free two-day training course opportunity! Read more.
- Find out what's on with Bradford 2025 events.
- Bolling Hall's spook-tacular family Halloween evening, 29 Oct, Free entry. Read more.
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) support groups
Led by the friendly and supportive Educational Psychologist Team. You’ll find a safe space to share and listen to other parents and get ideas to help. Learn more about what you can do to support your child, and what you can expect from school. Please be aware you will need to be able to attend all four sessions.
Wednesday's (1, 8, 15, 22 October) 10am - 11.30am, Shipley library.
Wednesday's (12, 19, 26 Nov and 3 December) 1am - 2.30pm, Online.
To book, email: EBSA@bradford.gov.uk
Local Offer One Minute Guide - Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
October Short Breaks - Specialist Inclusion
Day trips will take place during the October holidays for children and young people supported by the Specialist Inclusion team. Young people need to be aged between 8 and 18 years, have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) and not be getting support from an allocated social worker. Read more or if you have any questions or to book, email: zahra.hassan3@bradford.gov.uk.
Well done to Usman who has been shortlisted for a Youth Music Award 2025!
Usman Sheikh, from Bradford, has been shortlisted for a Youth Music Award in the category 'Rising Star (Industry)'. Usman went to school in Bradford and his proud mum Robena is one of our SEND Parent/carer Ambassadors. Usman has also been a member of our Brad Starz Youth Voice Forum.
Usman's nomination says: "Usman is a rising star in live event production, specialising in sound, lighting, and stage rigging. From All Star Entertainment sessions in Bradford to studying at the Academy of Live Technology, Usman has worked on major productions and mentored others, all while championing neurodiversity in the industry. His journey - from overcoming barriers to inspiring others makes him a role model and a future leader in the live events sector."
Winter Flu Jab
All children aged two to 16 years of age are eligible for the flu vaccine, extending to those aged six months to 18 years in clinical risk groups. Most school-aged children will receive their flu vaccinations at school, but younger children and those who miss their school or nursery session can also get the vaccine at their GP practice or at a community clinic.
If someone you care for has a learning disability they should be offered a free flu vaccine. Please take up this offer as it can help reduce respiratory issues which are a leading cause of ill health for people with learning disabilities. If your GP practice hasn’t contacted you yet, please give them a ring to arrange vaccines.
Year 7 applications for entry in 2026
Applications are open for you to apply for your child's school place through the online admissions system from now until 31 October 2025.
ADHD Awareness Month - helpful resources
Newly diagnosed with ADHD - One Minute Guide.
Assessment for ADHD - One Minute Guide.
BREATHE (Autistic / ADHD) support group.
West Yorkshire ADHD parent/carer support group.
Pumpkin Olympics, games and crafts
Farcliffe Family Hub is running a special Halloween session on 31 October (12pm - 3pm) especially for children and young people with SEND and their families. Book your space now, call 01274 436700.
What do you think about wraparound childcare in special schools?
The national wraparound programme (before and after-school childcare) is aimed at primary aged children, but Bradford Council's Early Education team are wanting to hear your views on the demand for before and after-school childcare in special schools.
Wraparound Childcare is paid for childcare that wraps around the school day and is generally available between 8am-6pm. If your child attends a Bradford special school, please answer this short wraparound childcare questionnaire.
Bradford 's Portage Team receives 5-star recognition
The Bradford Portage Service has been awarded a 5-star accreditation by the National Portage Association (NPA), the body that oversees the service. This recognises the high standards and dedication of the service as well as the effective partnerships built with families and carers in the community.
The Bradford Portage team provides a home-visiting services and play-based education groups for pre-school children with additional needs. If you’d like to know more about Portage in Bradford district you can find more information on the Local Offer - Bradford Portage Service.
Fashion Show - celebrating charity's 25th anniversary
Join the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service on Wednesday 19 November at 6.30pm for a night of fashion, shopping, bargains, light supper, raffle and tombola. Tickets cost £5 to raise funds. Look out for young adults with Down syndrome on the cat walk. Book your tickets here.
toothPASTE online resource
toothPASTE is a free, online resource developed with parents and professionals to support autistic children’s oral health. It includes small, practical steps to help with toothbrushing, reducing sugary foods and drinks, and attending dental appointments. The resources are autism-informed, non-judgemental and easy to use.
Find out more about toothPASTE.
Toilet training workshops from the special needs school nurses
The Bradford District Special Needs School Nursing Service is offering toilet training workshops for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Children with SEND can take longer to achieve toilet training and need more support. The workshops will be delivered at Bradford district family hubs and are limited to 20 parents. More dates coming in 2026.
Courses run from 9.30am to 11.30am.
🟠 6 October - Gateway BD10 0JR
🟡 15 October - Rainbow Family Hub BD22 6JB
🟢 27 November - Farcliffe Family Hub BD8 8QH
🔵 17 December - Rainbow Family Hub BD22 6JB
To book, email your name, your child's name and school and the date you wish to book, email: sendtoilettraining@bdct.nhs.uk
Digital support for unpaid carers
Carers’ Resource is offering free support to improve carers' digital skills and knowledge through group and one to one sessions.
To find out more about any of the sessions below, call: 01274 449660 or email: digital.inclusion@carersresource.org
In Our Place training is becoming ‘Togetherness’
From mid-October, In Our Place, the online library of free courses to help with emotional wellbeing, will change its name to Togetherness. All the courses will continue to be free with the access code BDPARENTS.
The course library includes 17 courses. A number of these are specially tailored for families with a child with special educational needs or disabilities. Courses include:
- Understanding your child with additional needs (full length course, 14 modules)
- Moving up to secondary school for children with additional needs (short course, 2 modules)
- Understanding your child's feelings (taster course, 7 modules)
- Understanding your child's mental health and wellbeing (a ‘wraparound’ course to complement the full length ‘understanding your child’ course)
- Understanding the impact of the pandemic on your child (short course, 5 modules)
For the next couple of weeks the In Our Place website will still be available at inourplace.co.uk/bradford, but this will soon be replaced by togetherness.co.uk.
Open day for Coleman Training Development
Coleman Training Development are inviting young people aged 16 to 24 years of age and their families to an open day to learn about their courses and supported internships on Thursday 13 November.
This training provider offers opportunities for neurodivergent young people aged 16-24 years with a current Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and the desire to secure independent, paid, sustainable employment. Read more about Coleman Training Development on Bradford district's Local Offer or for more information about the open day, email: info@colemantrainingdevelopment.com
