Children’s Additional Needs Network
Make a brew and pop along to meet Denise and Emma from the Shine Team. This is an opportunity for parent/carers of our Little Star members aged 0-5years to meet virtually. During the session there will be a chance for informal conversations, sharing of ideas, support and sharing of Shine resources. This is a regular monthly session. Keep an eye out on our website for more sessions coming up. Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom session, to participate you will need to book your place by clicking the […]
Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield
Make a pom-pom rainbow and an ‘Everybody Matters’ poster. We will be sending you craft packs, please resist starting them until the zoom session. An opportunity to make new friends while playing some popular fun online games! We will also have our regular slot of “show and tell” so bring something along that you want to share with other Shine Little Stars members. Booking for this event will close on the 8th June. We look forward to seeing you soon. Please note: This session will take place via a closed Zoom […]
We invite our adult members, or parents of our young members, to join us at our online drop-in benefits session. This session is for people who are thinking of starting the benefits process or wanting advice about their current award. Please note, this is not a presentation session; it is a drop-in for those members who may have specific questions about making a new application, eligibility criteria, reviews and/or renewals etc. T’s&C’s Be kind and courteous. We’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. No hate speech […]
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, […]
About the event Discover the world of adaptive toys and games designed to ensure that playtime is inclusive and enjoyable for every child. In this engaging webinar, we will explore the latest innovations in adaptive play, highlighting toys and games that cater to diverse needs and abilities. Learn from experts about the benefits of adaptive play, how these toys are developed, and the positive impact they have on children’s development and social skills. Additionally, we’ll delve into the exciting realm of adaptive gaming, showcasing how video games are being tailored to provide accessible and immersive experiences for players of all […]
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
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, […]
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
Making the most out of the Assessment process A session for Direct Payment Individual Employers and those receiving social care. Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 2.00pm to 4.00pm online using Zoom Come along to this session delivered by Liz Leach from Imagineer, where we will look at the assessment process under the Care Act, covering: how to access an assessment what to expect in the assessment process how to prepare for your assessment what an assessment can look like the legal importance of this document. for bookings and information please contact: tony@bringingustogether.org.uk
Barnsley Youth Voice and Participation team have 3 youth voice forums, Barnsley SEND Youth forum is a platform for young people aged 11-25 who experience SEND. Members of the SEND Youth forum regularly meet with their peers and consult wider in educational settings to make sure SEND youth voice is represented and that the views/ideas of SEND young people are considered when key decision makers are implementing and designing services. Barnsley Youth Council is a platform where young people can get involved in youth voice activities and influence change, Care4us Council is a youth voice forum for looked after and/or care experienced young people.
Youth Voice & Participation Coordinator Targeted Youth Support Service Education, Early Start and Prevention People Directorate Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council The Wombwell IKIC Centre, Barnsley Road,
Go Kids Go have been running wheelchair skills training for young wheelchair users since 1990. The training is designed to enable independence and to help ensure that the young people are able to reach their full potential. We run workshops for manual and powered wheelchair users. Some of the skills we teach on the workshop include back wheel balancing, road safety, manoeuvring skills and emergency evacuation as well as an introduction to wheelchair basketball. We bring extra wheelchairs so that parents, siblings and friends can join in with the activities. We also run disability/wheelchair awareness workshops in mainstream schools for pupils and staff. TV presenter Ade Adepitan MBE, learnt wheelchair skills with us as a young man and is now a patron of Go Kids Go.
90 Wilbert Lane Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 0AL
Supporting and teaching CYP with visual impairments.
Vision Support Service, Tapton School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG
Supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families. We deliver day services, evening and weekend provision to adults and Kids services Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday. We also run a health service supporting adults to attend Annual Health Checks in their GP practices.In addition we also consult with our members and support other organisations to engage and consult with members and their families on wider Sheffield service provision.
Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Rd, Sheffield S2 3QF
