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East Riding supports national call for fairer SEND funding 📢
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is backing a campaign by the f40 group for increased and fairer education funding and reforms to SEND provision.
The f40 group, which campaigns on behalf of 43 local authorities across the country, is running a campaign week from Monday 19 January, campaigning for bold change and additional, fairer funding within the anticipated Schools White Paper and SEND reforms, which will be published by Government this year.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a part of the f40 group and is the lowest funded Local Authority in the country for SEND. East Riding receives £18 million less funding per year than the average local authority for SEND provision.
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Riverside School pupil features on BBC One’s DIY SOS: Gladiators Special 🎉
A young person from Riverside School, Ryan, recently appeared on BBC One’s DIY SOS: Gladiators Special, which highlighted the transformation of the Cherry Tree Community Centre’s youth club in Beverley.
During the pandemic, the youth club space became a vital foodbank, meaning the youth club itself had been operating from a small outdoor gazebo with no electricity, no running water, and limited shelter. The DIY SOS team stepped in to rebuild the centre, creating a safe, warm and fully equipped space where children and young people can enjoy meals, take part in activities and get the support they need.
Ryan took part in the programme, sharing what the youth club means to local young people and why the project is so important.
If you missed the episode, it’s available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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Local Offer events in 2026 – connecting with families and young people 💛
Building on the conversations and connections made throughout 2025, the Local Offer team is continuing to visit coffee mornings, drop‑ins, youth groups and community events across the East Riding. These visits help us hear directly from families about what’s working well, where things could improve, and what information or support would make the biggest difference. We also gather the views of children and young people using a short set of accessible questions designed to help them share their experiences.
As we move further into 2026, we’re keen to keep this momentum going. We’re looking for opportunities to attend more activity sessions, parent carer groups, youth clubs and community events where families, children and young people are already coming together. Whether it’s a small gathering or a larger event, we’re happy to join you for part of a session at the start, the end, or for the full duration to chat with families, gather feedback and share information about the East Riding Local Offer.
If you are involved in organising or supporting events like these, or are in the early stages of planning something for 2026, we would really appreciate the opportunity to join you. Please email Emma Gray if you would like to discuss this further.
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 Upcoming Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) event 📅
Families of young people with SEND who are aged 13 and over are invited to an upcoming PfA event.
The event will provide families with information and advice about the care, support, education and training opportunities available to them as young people transition to adulthood.
Services, providers and teams across children and adult services will highlight what is available to families.
📅Wednesday, 4 February
⏰1-6.30pm
📍Mercure Hotel, Willerby, HU10 6EB
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East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum Events 🎟️
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Brunch Club Pocklington ☕
The Feathers Inn, 56 Market Place, Pocklington, YO42 2AH
Cost: Free | Breakfast provided | Travel and childcare costs can be reimbursed
Join the East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum (EYPCF) for a relaxed Brunch Club for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND.
Come along for breakfast, meet other parent carers, gain support and share your feedback. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak with SENDIASS, Sight Support and Barnardo’s.
🔗Book your place
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Cuppa and Chat ☕
Beverley Enterprise Centre, Beckview Road, Beverley, HU17 0JT
Cost: Free | Refreshments provided | Travel and childcare costs can be reimbursed | Parking available onsite
Join the East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum (EYPCF) for a relaxed Cuppa and Chat session for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND.
Come along to meet other parent carers, share experiences and gain support. Representatives from the Local Authority and Health will be attending, along with SENDIASS and Short Breaks.
🔗 Book your place
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Are you a parent / carer of a child 0-25 with SEND and want to share your experience and knowledge to help improve lives for families across the East Riding?
Being a volunteer of the Steering Group involves representing the PCF at meetings with the local authority, health, and other external organisations alongside other PCF Steering Group members, attending and helping at EYPCF events, check-in and chats, and workshops around the region.
Clearly time is an important element, our experience shows that those who have children linked into local SEND provision are passionate about getting the best care, not only for their own children, but for others too. So many of the parents who come to us for advice are happy to pass on their own experiences in meetings and in consultations.
Interested? Email: admin@eypcf.co.uk to find out more.
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 Creative Days Care Services - Spaces available 🎭
Creative Day Care in Driffield has launched a new pantomime project for adults with disabilities (18+), including film production and a special screening for families. The service offers dance, arts and crafts, social sessions and creative activities, and currently has space for new members.
📧 ruthcreativecare@gmail.com |📞 01377 538609
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 IMPs holiday club 80s Groove 🎶
Wednesday, 18 February | 1:30–3:30pm
Clifton Explore, Rawcliffe Drive, York, YO30 6NS
Step back into the 80s with a fun disco‑themed session including dancing, music‑making and a chilled “green room” space. A 1:1 iMUSE multisensory relaxation session is also available on request.
Cost: £12 (cash or card on the door)
Subsidised places and sibling discounts available.
Ages 8+ (contact the team if your child falls outside this age range).
📧 imps@aamedia.org.uk | 📞 07547 288786
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Church Family Hub @ Christ Church – Support for SEND parent carers and young people🌿
The Church Family Hub in Bridlington offers friendly support sessions for SEND parent carers and young people. All sessions take place in the Family Hall at Christ Church.
The Well – SEND parent and carer support drop‑in 💬
Wednesday | 11:30am–1pm (term time)
The Family Hall, Christ Church, Bridlington
A warm, relaxed space for SEND parent carers to come together for peer support, a chat and a cuppa.
The EDGE – youth group for 11–18s 🎧
1st and 3rd Mondays | 6–7:30pm
The Family Hall, Christ Church, Bridlington
A free, welcoming youth group offering activities, music and space to chill out.
More activities for families
Church Family Hub also runs a range of wider family sessions, including playgroups and monthly meals.
You can find all their current activities on their website:
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Share your views to help shape support for young people affected by social media and self‑harm🤝
A research team is developing a new co‑produced toolkit to help CAMHS practitioners support young people experiencing social media‑related self‑harm (SMASH). They want to hear from parents and carers to ensure the toolkit reflects real experiences and needs.
What they’re looking for
Parents and carers who can share:
- experiences of how social media affects young people
- what helpful support looks like
- how professionals should approach conversations about online life
- what information or guidance would help families
What’s involved
You can take part in a 1:1 conversation or a small group session, online or in person. Participants receive a £25 shopping voucher as a thank you.
Want to take part?
You can find full details in the poster below, including how to get involved and who to contact.
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Training Opportunities
Autism Seminars
The Communication and Interaction Specialist Team (CIS) is running another two seminars for parents and carers.
Autism and Anxiety, Thursday, 29 January | 10am–12.30pm
Autism and Emotional Regulation Thursday, 26 February | 10am–12.30pm
They will both be held in the Cameron Room, Keldmarsh Primary School, Beverley.
Cost: Free (booking required). Up to two places per family.
To book your place, email eps@eastriding.gov.uk
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Resources area
 SEND and Inclusion Training Offer, Spring 2026
The new SEND and Inclusion Training Offer, Spring 2026 training brochure is now available.
This brochure brings together a wide range of training opportunities designed to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. It includes sessions delivered not only by the council but also by our health partners.
These courses may be helpful for parent carers who want to learn more about different aspects of SEND, understand strategies used in schools, or access specialist information that can support family life.
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Let us know your website feedback💬
Your feedback matters. Every comment and suggestion helps us improve the Local Offer and shape the development of the new platform to better meet the needs of children, young people, and families with SEND.
📧 Share your thoughts: localoffer@eastriding.gov.uk
The Families Information Service Hub have no control over the nature, content and availability of the external sites linked to within this newsletter. The inclusion of any links does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them.
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The next bulletin will be sent on Thursday, 5 February 2026.
If you would like to submit information, news or events for inclusion in the next bulletin, please email us BEFORE 12 NOON on Tuesday, 3 February.
(Please note submission does not guarantee inclusion).
Thank you.
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