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HAF
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School Trip Exclusion
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Shetland Pony and Friends
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Tigers Trust
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Speech and Language
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Humber and North Yorkshire Dynamic Support Keyworker Service
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Disabled Persons Railcard
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Exploring Opportunities and much more!
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 SENDIASS
School Trip Exclusion
Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful for schools and local authorities to discriminate against disabled pupils. The Act includes duties to make sure disabled pupils are not treated less favorably than other pupils. Schools must make reasonable adjustments where they are needed. Schools generally must make sure that disabled pupils can play as full a part in school life as possible which includes going on school trips.
The Act does not require a school to cancel trips, or any other activities, but it does require them to look at ways to make sure that disabled pupils are given the same opportunities to take part as other pupils.
In most cases, disabled pupils will be known to the school or local authority, so they need to arrange suitable support and make reasonable adjustments as part of the longer-term planning for the pupil.
Reasonable adjustments may include:
- thinking about alternative trips to the ones previously arranged by the school,
- providing additional assistance, such as asking a learning assistant who supports the child in school to go with the child on the visit, to enable the disabled pupil to attend.
The Act does not override health and safety legislation. Schools may still need to undertake risk assessments to ensure all pupils attending the trip are safe.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced guidance for schools detailing the duties of schools under the Act which includes information about the reasonable adjustments duty relating to residential school trips (pages 11, 19, 23 and 27).
Including children with SEND in activities and school trips
Good practice is that all activities both within and outside of the school should be planned to ensure that they are accessible for all children to attend and enjoy along with their peers.
Section 35 of the Children and Families Act 2014 says that schools and nurseries can only exclude a child from activities if:
- it is not reasonably practicable for them to be included
- being included would prevent them from receiving the support they need or
- being included would prevent the efficient education of other children or the efficient use of resources.
All schools have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments so that a disabled pupil is not put at a substantial disadvantage compared to other pupils. Schools also have a duty not to treat a disabled pupil less favorably than other pupils because of their disability or something arising from their disability.
The duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to school trips and schools must show that the less favorable treatment of a pupil was a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, such as safeguarding the health and safety of others.
The Equality Act does not override health and safety legislation. Schools must carry out a risk assessment before each trip and consider accessibility together with safeguarding the health and safety for all pupils.
A risk assessment is an examination of what has the potential to cause harm, who might be affected and identify what safety measures are needed to reduce risks to an acceptable level. The risk assessment can also consider other elements of the trip for example the type of activities that will be undertaken, mode of transport, the venue and whether the public will be present.
The Outdoor Education Advisory panel has some National guidance for schools when planning trips for children with SEND, which might be useful when preparing your questions and concerns: OEP Educational visits END Guide(opens PDF).
If, for any reason you feel that your child would not benefit from attending a trip or feel that they would become too overwhelmed, then you can discuss alternative arrangements for your child. These may include your child joining another class for the day or to enjoy some planned activities within a smaller group.
If you feel your child is being disadvantaged, please see 'What if I believe my child is being disadvantaged in school?'.
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 Shetland Pony and Animal Therapy
Shetland Pony and Friends Animal Therapy offers a unique, outdoor-based therapy and learning experience for children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Based in a peaceful woodland setting at Welton Waters Activity Centre, our programme focuses on animal-assisted therapy, providing an alternative approach to education and emotional development.
Run by an experienced equestrian, Gemma Clark, and qualified teacher Rebecca Marshall, who specialises in working with SEND students, our sessions are designed to support children in building confidence, emotional regulation, communication skills, and social interaction. We work with small groups or one-to-one, tailoring each session to the needs of the individual child or young person.
Through interaction with our friendly Shetland ponies, students engage in a 10-step programme that develops trust, empathy, responsibility, and physical coordination. Activities include grooming, caring for the ponies, leading them through tasks, and reflecting on personal growth and learning at the end of each session. The natural environment encourages sensory exploration and helps children to connect with nature, while improving their motor skills and providing opportunities for problem-solving and teamwork.
Our sessions follow therapeutic and educational models that focus on experiential learning and human-animal interaction, which have proven to be particularly effective for children with SEND. We aim to provide a nurturing space where students can work at their own pace, gaining confidence and skills that will support them both in and out of the classroom.
In addition to our regular sessions, we offer bespoke programmes that can integrate literacy and numeracy work to support each student’s school learning. Schools/parents/carers can book regular visits to our centre, or we can bring our ponies to schools for outreach sessions. We also provide monthly feedback on student progress, helping teachers and parents to track the child’s development. At Shetland Pony and Friends Animal Therapy, we are committed to creating meaningful, positive experiences that foster growth, resilience, and well-being for every child.
Contact telephone number 07940 490394
Contact email shetlandponyandfriends@outlook.com
SMS texting number 07940 490394
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Tigers Trust
Tigers Trust Inclusion session information for
Monday/Wednesday evening session and 18+ disability walking football session
The Tigers Trust deliver 2 disability sports session for children and young people with disability they are both multi-sports where the participants will take part in a wide variety of sports from football, dodgeball, tennis to team games and challenges.
As well as the benefits of taking part in physical exercise the also sessions offer remarkable social advantages, providing participants with the chance to connect with others, cultivate new friendships, and create positive energy within a team environment.
sessions details below:
Day/|Time: Monday 7.00-8.30pm
Venue: Tigers Trust Arena, Walton Street, Hull, HU3 6GA
Age range: 8-18 year olds
Cost: Free
Day/Time: Wednesday 5.30-7.00pm
Venue: Northcott School, Dulverton Close, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4EL
Age range: 8-18 year olds
Cost: Free
The Tigers Trust deliver Disability Walking Football Sessions these inclusive sessions are specifically designed to support individuals (18+) with additional needs and requirements due to having a disability.
As the name suggests, Disability Walking Football is a standard version of the traditional game, however, players walk instead of run, resulting in a more relaxed and less impactful experience.
The session is runs in 2 parts 10.00-11.00 participants take part in fun and friendly walking football match’s and then 11.00-12.00 participants can take part in a coffee morning giving them the chance connect with others, cultivating new friendships and create positive energy within a team environment.
Session details below:
Day/Time: Wednesday 10.00am-12.00noon
Venue: Tigers Trust Arena, Walton Street, Hull, HU3 6GA
Age range: 8-18 year olds
Cost: £2 per session
Rob.johnson@tigerstrust.co.uk
Telephone 01482 358384
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 Speech and Language Therapy
The Speech and Language Therapy Service have updated our website and this can be found at
Connect NHS - Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire
From this home page there are links not only to the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy website but also to
- Children’s 0-19 Health visiting and school nursing
- Children’s emotional and mental health
- Children’s and Adult neurodiversity
- Children’s and Adult Learning Disability
- Children’s Therapies (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics East Riding)
hnf-tr.sltadmin@nhs.net
hnf-tr.sltadminreferrals@nhs.net
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Humber and North Yorkshire Dynamic Support Keyworker Service
Dynamic Support Keyworkers work with autistic people and people with a learning disability aged up to 25 years who are on the Dynamic Support Register rated RED, AMBER or BLUE (inpatient).
The Dynamic Support Register is to identify people at risk or may become at risk of admission to a mental health hospital without support.
Dynamic Support Keyworkers make sure that people and their families/carers get the right support at the right time. They aim to lower admissions to mental health hospitals and support people leaving hospital.
You can read more information about the service here - Dynamic Keyworker Service - Connect NHS and watch an animation here - https://youtu.be/9Qqs7GqNqk0.
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 Disabled Persons Railcard
Disabled Persons Railcard
If you are disabled or have a progressive medical condition you are eligible for the Disabled Persons Railcard if you:
- receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
- receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Child Disability Payment (CDP) at either:
- the higher or lower rate for the mobility component, or
- the higher or middle rate for the care component
- have a visual impairment
- have a hearing impairment
- have epilepsy
- receive Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP)
- receive War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement
- receive War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability
- buy or lease a vehicle through the Motability scheme
To apply for a card visit
Disabled Persons Railcard | Official Retailer | National Rail
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Exploring Opportunities
Exploring Opportunities is a new and exciting service which has replaced Springboard.
Exploring Opportunities is a scheme for 16+ with no upper age limit! We can accept referrals from 16, they must be off their school roll, with an East Riding post code. All referrals must be out of work, however they can be in education. Our advisers will be working one on one with our clients but we are now introducing group work with weekly workshops running to support our clients with things like confidence building, interview preparation and money management.
We now work in direct partnership with MIND and CAB, meaning if clients need support with their mental health, we can refer them directly to MIND, bypassing the GP process.
Are you aged 16+ and living in the East Riding?
Are you unemployed or looking to progress in your personal development and would you like help and support to find employment or further education and training?
Then we have a team of friendly Personal Advisers who can support you!
To find out more please visit the website below or contact the team directly:
Website: East Riding Jobs - Exploring Opportunities Email: employabilityskills@eastriding.gov.uk Tel: (01482) 887670
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 Preparing for Adulthood logo competition winner!
We held a competition to design a logo to represent ‘Preparing for Adulthood’. This was open to young people aged between 14-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We wanted the logo to encompass the four areas of Preparing for Adulthood: education, employment and training, independent living, good health, and community inclusion.
Laila from Driffield School designed this wonderful logo that represents Preparing for Adulthood. The logo will be used on all PfA documents as well as on the Local Offer.
We would like to thank all of those that entered the competition and to say a very well done to Laila!
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'Introducing the "Preparing for Adulthood" General Enquiries Inbox
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) General Enquiries Inbox. This dedicated inbox is designed to answer all your general questions and queries about preparing for adulthood.
Key Features:
Expert Monitoring: Our PfA coordinator will monitor the inbox, ensuring that your queries are addressed by knowledgeable professionals.
Timely Responses: We aim to respond to all queries within 7 days, providing you with timely and accurate information.
If your query requires specialised knowledge, our coordinator will forward it to the relevant professionals, ensuring you receive the most accurate answer.
Important Note: This inbox is intended for general enquiries only and is not suitable for case-specific queries.
Send your general questions about preparing for adulthood to: pfageneralenquiries@eastriding.gov.uk
We believe this new inbox will be a valuable resource for anyone navigating the complexities of adulthood. Whether you have questions about education, employment, independent living, or any other aspect of adult life, our team is here to help.'
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For more information on any of the items included within this newsletter please email fish@eastriding.gov.uk.
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