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South Yorkshire CANN – Children’s Additional Need Network

Who Is South Yorkshire CANN?

‘CANN’ stands for ‘Children Additional Needs Network’.

South Yorkshire CANN is formed of third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs, in South Yorkshire.

It has been established so that Member Organisations can share best practice, resources, ideas and opportunities, in order to improve access to information, training and support for families and carers across the South Yorkshire area and the region, and to help to create a more efficient and effective ‘market place’ to the benefit of all users of our services, and the organisations involved.

The aim of this website is to share those good practices and resources with the families who need them! 

South Yorkshire CANN Locations

  • Barnsley Barnsley
  • Doncaster Doncaster
  • Rotherham Rotherham
  • Sheffield Sheffield
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COURSES

Learn about available courses and get support whether you are a parents/carers or a professional.

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Some Upcoming Events

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Go Yellow for Shine – Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality – Rowntree Park York, Saturday 21st June 2025 11.30am – 4pm Join Shine for a picnic at Rowntree Park in York to celebrate Go Yellow! Members of all ages, their families and carers are welcome! Aside from raising funds for our Go Yellow campaign, this is a chance to meet other members and get to know some of the Shine team better. We will be setting up in the Rosemary Sensory Gardens, near the duck ponds. All you need to do is wear something yellow, pack a picnic and come along. While this isn’t a ticketed event we are asking you to “buy” a ticket when you book, and this will be donated to Go Yellow. You can also use the link below to give more: GYFS2025 https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/events/events/go-yellow-for-shine-rowntree-park-york-

21
Jun

Go Yellow for Shine – Rowntree Park York

Activity Day Family Fun Day Meetup
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

A light-hearted social group with an opportunity to catch up with all the latest news and events within Shine and meet other members from across the country for fun and friendship If you have any further questions or would like to find out more information regarding this event, please reach out. Just click the ‘Get in Touch’ button below, and we’ll be more than happy to assist you. Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom session, to participate you will need to book your place by clicking the ‘Sign Up Now’ button provided, and ensure that you have the Zoom software installed on your computer or mobile device. A link to the Zoom event will be sent to the email address you provide during your booking. Zoom is free of charge to use, and entirely secure.  If you do not currently have it installed, you can download it here https://zoom.us/download Book here: https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/events/events

24
Jun

Chatter Matters

Meetup Webinar Wellbeing
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

In this session, we will focus on habilitation support and then welcome special guests from Sense who will share their knowledge, experiences, and helpful tips, particularly as the summer months approach. We’ll also discuss fun activity ideas for disabled young people that encourage the entire family to get active, creative, and adventurous! Get ready for a double helping of inspiration and connection! Join us for a lively evening as we dive into the world of all round /early years support for families. We’ll be shining a spotlight on habilitation support as well as welcoming special guests from Sense to share their expertise, stories, and practical tips, especially in the run up to summer. We will share ideas for activities for disabled young people designed to get the whole family moving, creating and exploring! Most are completely free of charge. ​Sense is a national leading disability charity, here to support disabled people from the first weeks of life through all the major milestones of adulthood. ​Over 70 years, they’ve built extensive knowledge and expertise in supporting people with complex disabilities including deafblindness. More information here: Sense | For disabled people ​Whether you’re a parent, carer, or just want to learn more, this […]

24
Jun

Connecting Families + Early Years CF double bill: Habilitation support and Sense – a leading disability charity

Educational Webinar
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

About the event Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into a case study of AT, including assessment and implementation. Philip Coates, Assistive Technology expert discusses the importance of AT assessments in determining the appropriate communication and technology aids for individuals to enable communication, leisure and functional skills in daily life. In addition to the contact information found in each section, you are very welcome to use the specified Bridging the Gap phone number 0113 2214 364 or email victoria.harris@irwinmitchell.com Sign up here: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/casestudyofAT

25
Jun

Tech Talk: A Case Study of AT assessment and implementation to enable communication, leisure and functional skills

Educational Webinar Workshop
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

The Anxiety Management Course is for adults. It’s a free Meningitis Now online course of learning and self-help for anxiety for people who’ve a direct experience of bacterial or viral meningitis.   What: Anxiety Management Course When: Six consecutive Wednesdays 1.30-3pm, Wednesday 18 June – Wednesday 23 July Where: Online via Zoom Who: Adults aged 18 and over who have had meningitis. Meningitis can have a variety of long-term impacts. While recovery is straightforward for some, it is more complicated for others. Lingering effects can include headaches and fatigue as well as anxiety. Anxiety can take many forms. For some people it might be limited to worries and concerns about the length of time needed for a full recovery. Others may experience panic attacks or a deep-seated unease and distrust of their body (How can I trust it after this? What else is it going to do to me?). Anxiety can affect sleep, which can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability, problems concentrating (brain fog) and low mood. This course of six sessions on Wednesday afternoons aims to help you to understand your anxiety and will introduce a variety of self-help strategies – aimed at both reducing anxiety and improving your wellbeing and quality of life. The […]

25
Jun
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Anxiety Management Course 2025

Educational Webinar Wellbeing Workshop
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

Are you aged 13-17 and living with hydrocephalus or spina bifida? Come and be part of our supportive and fun community! Location: Virtual Join us for an engaging virtual session designed to help us get to know each other better. Whether you’re new or already know some of the group, this is a great opportunity to connect and make new friends! We will playing games and using this group as a way to get to know each other better. We want you to tell us what you would like to do in these groups each month Why Join? • Meet new friends and build a supportive network • Engage in fun and meaningful activities • Learn about your condition • Express yourself creatively • Enjoy a safe and inclusive environment We can’t wait to see you there! Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom session, to participate you will need to book your place by clicking the ‘Sign Up Now’ button provided, and ensure that you have the Zoom software installed on your computer or mobile device. A link to the Zoom event will be sent to the email address you provide during your booking. Zoom […]

25
Jun
+1

F.I.R.E. Group

Meetup Webinar
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

Come along to Shine Social’s Coffee, chat and quiz and give our 2 quiz’s a go. Challenge yourself in a relaxed, friendly, supportive, private and informal setting online, on Zoom. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom session, to participate you will need to book your place by clicking the ‘Sign Up Now’ button provided, and ensure that you have the Zoom software installed on your computer or mobile device. A link to the Zoom event will be sent to the email address you provide during your booking. Zoom is free of charge to use, and entirely secure.  If you do not currently have it installed, you can download it here https://zoom.us/download   Book here: https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/events/events

01
Jul

Shine Social – Coffee, Chat and a Quiz or two!

Meetup Webinar Wellbeing
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

Learn to play golf with WheelPower and The Golf Trust. Tues 8th July at Rother Valley Golf Centre in Sheffield. Book here: https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/sports-events/

08
Jul

Learn to play golf with WheelPower and The Golf Trust.

Sport
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

Come and be part of a special online event where RSBC collaborates with VICTA for an enjoyable evening filled with summer activities ideas for families. We will explore the specifics of VICTA’s Young Achievers Award and the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award packages tailored for children and young people with vision impairment. This is a fantastic chance to learn about the programmes, regular activities, and discover how to engage your children and young people, and get answers to any questions you may have, plus so much more! Tuesday 8th July:  https://lu.ma/qa9ml674

08
Jul

Connecting Families x VICTA summer activities for children, young people with VI and their families

Educational Webinar

SURVIVING THE SUMMER Self Care for Solo Parents with Rachael B How to find time to take care of ourselves during the long summer holidays Friday 11th July 2025 at 10.30am to 12.30pm Online session on Zoom • A timely reminder about why self care is so important • 6 tips for surviving the summer • Find out about some key ‘go-to’ resources that can help • Equip us so we can look after ourselves whilst taking better care of our children We know from experience that looking after ourselves can all too easily drop off the to do list, if it even gets on there. As pressures increase, taking time to look after ourselves becomes even more important. Join us for this essential workshop delivered by Rachael, one of our Steering Group members and make your self-care your priority. for info and booking email: tony@bringingustogether.org.uk

11
Jul

Bringing it Together – DOING IT SOLO – workshops for lone parents of disabled children, young people and adults.

Educational Webinar Wellbeing Workshop
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

One of the most overwhelming commonalities we have as parent carers is worrying about the future and what happens when we can no longer care.Workshop on line on Wednesday 16th July at 11.00am to 1.00pmWe are delighted to be joined by Lucy Holgate from Irwin Mitchell.Lucy aims to make the complicated process as simple as possible for us with some small, simple steps towards planning for the future.for more information and booking contact Tony@bringingustogether.org.uk

16
Jul

Planning for the Future Workshop

Educational Webinar
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

Location: Midlands Arts Centre – Birmingham When: 20 July 2025, 10 am – 5 pm Who: 18-25 year olds directly or indirectly affected by meningitis You asked us for a day which blends connection, support and creativity, so we acted on it! Our newest event for 18-25 year olds, who have a direct or indirect experience of meningitis, promises to deliver all that and more. You can opt in to take part in a relaxed, informal session led by one of our Helpline nurses, which may help you to navigate life after an experience of meningitis. We’ll welcome new faces and catch up with those we’ve before over a tasty lunch whilst hearing from one of our trained Peer Mentors. In the afternoon, we’ll be joined by the groundbreaking Fuse Theatre CiC. Both of Fuse’s acclaimed Artistic Directors, Chris Fonseca and Harry Jardine, had meningitis as babies. We are so excited to have them deliver their flagship Theatre-Making Workshop in a state-of-the-art inclusive performance space. Perfect for deaf and hearing participants alike, the Fuse workshop is about bold expression, confidence, and collaboration. No prior experience needed – just an open mind and a willingness to play! You’ll be guided to explore creative […]

20
Jul

Believe & Achieve Activity Day July 2025

Family Fun Day
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

16
Aug

Inclusive Sports Festival

Drop In Sport
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

Communication Matters wants to celebrate AAC and needs your help! Who do you know in your AAC community whose work or achievement should be shared and recognised?   Perhaps someone who has made a significant contribution to the arts or a resource that has demonstrated “outside the box” thinking. Maybe a researcher which has furthered the evidence base around AAC or a newcomer to the world of AAC who has made an impact. Perhaps a setting that has promoted AAC in an inclusive way or a team whose innovative work has broken down barriers.   To nominate an individual, group, team, setting, or organisation, please complete the online nomination. Supporting statements can be submitted in written, video, photograph, or audio format. If you need help completing your nomination, please contact: admin@communicationmatters.org.uk   Nominations close on the 13th of June 2025. The team at Communication Matters looks forward to hearing from you!  Previously a standalone event, this year the AAC Awards will be a part of our International AAC Conference, which runs from the 7th to the 10th of September at the University of Leeds. We are looking forward to welcoming conference participants and members of the public to the Royal Armouries Leeds for a […]

08
Sep

Communication Matters AAC Awards 2025 – Nominations Now Open 

Exhibition
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

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'CANN' stands for 'Children Additional Needs Network'. Its a network for third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs in the South Yorkshire area.

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