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In this issue:
The Community Transport Association's Creating Connections research project is exploring how community transport can better meet the needs of disabled children and young people across the UK.
The CTA wants to hear from parents or carers of disabled children and young people (up to age 25) and young people aged 16-25 with lived experience of disability.
It wants to understand their travel experiences, including any barriers they face and how services can be improved. Feedback will directly help shape future guidance for community transport providers and stakeholders.
The survey is open until June 30, visit the link below to take part:
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'Aquarius' Swim School are currently running a 13 week swimming course for children aged 4-12years (with parent/carer in the water) which started in April 2026.
This course aims to provide a calm and quiet swimming session for a peaceful learning environment. The session is guided by a fully qualified swimming teacher who'll help children build confidence, develop aquatic skills and explore the water at their own pace.
Call The WAVE on 02476252500 to enquire about this/future courses.
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Join The Carers Trust for their Annual Carers Week event!
When: Monday 8 June, 2pm-7pm
Where: Coventry Building Society Arena, Premier Lounge
Go along to explore local care and respite services, meet their Adult Wellbeing & Young Carers teams, and connect with community partners who can support you and your family.
Enjoy arts and crafts, stadium tours* and more fun for all ages!
*Stadium tours must be booked during registration.
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Could extra support help your young adult explore a hobby, activity or new skill?
Your Opportunity is a dedicated grant programme supporting disabled or seriously ill young adults aged 18 to 24 who are living at home.
Whether it’s support for hobbies, technology, travel, furniture or activities, the programme aims to help young people build independence and enjoy meaningful experiences.
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Looking for practical support and guidance around dyslexia?
The British Dyslexia Association are offering a range of free downloadable resources designed to help individuals, parents, and educators better understand and support dyslexia.
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Half- term activities
We have provided a range of upcoming sessions and half-term activities below, you can also find more information about local groups and activities via the SENDIASS Events Page, Coventry FIS and Coventry Rocks.
Looking for free family fun this May half-term?
Coventry Family Hubs will be running a range of free activities, workshops and sessions for children, young people and families during the half term holidays!
When: 26 May-29 May 2026
Where: Coventry Family Hubs
From creative activities to family sessions and community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Did you know 'TeenVine' run development programmes for young people who have SEND?
'Teenvine Plus' is an intensive development programme for teens with autism or learning disabilities in Coventry. They help learning disabled youngsters to get the friendships, confidence and skills they need in order to mature into independent young adults able to achieve their ambitions (ages 13-18).
They also run 'Teenvine Plus Next Steps', which is an extension of the Teenvine Plus project, focusing on young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are not engaging in education (ages 10-18).
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Looking for a fun, inclusive space for children and young people with severe and multiple disabilities?
Join 'Stars Saturday Club' every Saturday for engaging activities, new friendships, and plenty of smiles!
Venue: AT7 Centre, Coventry
Sessions: 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
Ages: 5-18 & young adults 19+
*Charges apply - contact for more information
From arts and crafts to music, sports, life skills and even day trips - there’s something for everyone to enjoy in a supportive, small-group environment with qualified staff.
For more information, email Kelly.Urquhart@carerstrusthofe.org.uk or call 02476 632972.
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Celebrate summer at Warwick Arts Centre!
Join the Pop-Up Family Festival bursting with creativity, curiosity, and fun for all ages. Stretch into the day with family yoga, explore your imagination with an artist-led workshop, or follow the sensory sculpture trail and treasure hunt.
Enjoy inspiring short films, a relaxed Star Wars screening, and thrilling adventures with Zog and Sisters 360.
Little ones, teens, parents and grandparents - everyone’s welcome!
Come together to play, create and celebrate summer at Warwick Arts Centre.
Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
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The Ladybug Lodge May half-term provision timetable is now online and ready for bookings!
Activities include Stay and Play, swimming, dance with Off-Balance Dance and Forest school sessions!
Please check the venue location when booking.
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Act for Autism offer a range of webinars, resources and workshops and we've just heard about 2 upcoming sessions that may interest you...
'Understanding PDA (Persistent Drive for Autonomy)'
When: Friday 26 June, 8pm
'Understanding RSD in neurodivergent children (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria)'
When: Monday 20 July, 8pm
Look out for these becoming active for bookings on their website.
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Depression, anxiety or loneliness?
Do you know about the benefits of animal therapy?
Join this free session at Stoke St Michael's Community Church Hall, where humans spend time with specially-assessed dogs to help with their mental health.
When: Third Thursday of the month, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Stoke St Michael's, 365A Walsgrave Rd, Coventry, CV2 4BG (Community Hall, which is on the left of the Church)
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The Coventry Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer brings together information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
The SEND Local Offer will cover services available to the public across education, health and social care:
Education: such as nurseries, playgroups, schools and colleges as well as support services like Educational Psychology and SEN services
Health: children's and adult services including GPs, therapists and hospital services
Social care: such as short break services and children's and adult disability services.
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www.coventryfamilies.co.uk is a website which can help you find information and support from a wide variety of services in the Coventry area for children and young people from 0-25yrs, including information around SEND.
The portals ‘children link’ can direct families to useful information on a range of topics related to children’s care, health and development as well as navigating families to the 'Coventry Information Directory' (via the ‘childcare’ tab) for information about childcare, activities and events across the city.
If you would prefer to speak to someone directly, Coventry’s Family Hubs can provide advice and support at their friendly locations across the city. You can find your nearest Family Hub at www.coventry.gov.uk/familyhubs
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A booklet providing useful information about services and support available for those who are diagnosed or who self-identify as neurodivergent, and those who care for and support them.
Access the booklet via the Dimensions webpage.
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Rise is a family of NHS-led services providing emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire.
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Coventry Families Digital offer provides a range of information, advice and services on adult help, including financial support, health, housing and domestic abuse.
‘Coventry Families Digital offer: ‘Help for adults’
Coventry Citizens Advice provides a range of free, confidential advice, including housing, benefits and debt.
You can contact them via their Advice Line: 0800 144 88 48
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