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More SEND youth groups and activities available🎉
Families can continue to access a growing range of groups and activities for children and young people with SEND across East Riding through the Positive Activities Inclusive Grant programme.
From wellbeing groups and outdoor adventures to creative arts, performing arts and inclusive sports, there are plenty of opportunities for children and young people to try something new, build confidence, make friends and develop new skills.
Many of these opportunities can now be found on the East Riding Local Offer, making it easier for families to explore what's happening across the area and find activities that suit their interests and needs.
Here are just a few of the groups and activities currently available for children and young people with SEND across East Riding.
👉 Explore SEND activities on the Local Offer
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Aim Higher SEND family swim🏊
Weekly inclusive swimming sessions for children and young people with SEND and their families. A friendly and supportive environment to have fun, build confidence and stay active.
📌 View the poster
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Buzz Club for ages 5-11🐝
A welcoming group for children with SEND aged 5-11. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, helping children build confidence, make friends and have fun in a supportive environment. Sessions are available in Beverley (South Dalton).
📌 Buzz Club - Beverley
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Buzz Club for ages 11-18🐝
Inclusive youth groups for young people with SEND aged 11-18. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, providing opportunities to build confidence, develop friendships and have fun. Sessions are available in Cottingham and Hedon.
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Young Reelers🎣
Young Reelers fishing and wellbeing sessions are now available at additional locations across East Riding, including Holme upon Spalding Moor and Brandesburton. Sessions help young people with SEND build confidence, learn new skills, enjoy nature and make new connections in a supportive outdoor environment.
🔗 Young Reelers – Goole
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Help shape the Local Offer this autumn🍂
Do you run a coffee morning, support group, youth activity, community event or school-based session?
This autumn, we are looking for opportunities to speak with children, young people, parents and carers about their experiences of SEND services and support across East Riding.
Feedback helps us understand what is working well, identify where improvements could be made and ensure the experiences of children, young people and families help shape the development of the Local Offer.
We would love to hear from schools, community groups, activity providers and parent and carer organisations that would like to support parent/carer engagement or children and young people's voice activities.
To discuss a visit or engagement opportunity, select the button below or contact Emma Gray, at emma.gray@eastriding.gov.uk
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Last chance to book HAF activities⭐
There is still time to book Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) activities taking place during the final week of the summer holidays.
📅 Thursday, 3 September
- Over 25 different sports in Melton.
- Football sessions in Goole
📅 Friday, 4 September
- SEND-specific water adventure activities at Welton Waters
- Outdoor adventure activities in Goodmanham
- Trashion Show in Pocklington
- SEND-specific drama, music and crafts in South Cave
Free places are available for eligible families, with paid places available on many activities.
👉 Discover what's available near you
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East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum 🎟️
Looking to connect with other parent carers?
The East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum (EYPCF) is hosting a range of Cuppa and Chat and Breakfast Club sessions across East Riding this September. These relaxed and informal events are an opportunity to meet other parent carers, access advice and support, and learn more about local services.
📍 Beverley – Tuesday, 15 September, 10am-12 noon
View the poster
📍 Bridlington – Wednesday, 16 September, 11.30am-1pm
View the poster
📍Goole – Friday, 18 September, 11am-12.30pm
View the poster
📍 Hornsea – Friday, 25 September, 10am-12 noon
View the poster
📍 Withernsea Breakfast Club – Monday, 28 September, 10am-12 noon
View the poster
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Meet the East Riding Mental Health Support Team💜
Learn more about the support available for children and young people's emotional wellbeing at this online introductory session on Thursday, 10 September, 10am-11am.
👉 Find out more
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PEEP: Little Voices, Big Futures🗣️
Are you concerned about your child's speech, language or communication development?
PEEP: Little Voices, Big Futures is a four-week programme for children aged 3-4 and their families. Through stories, songs, creative activities and play-based learning, families can explore practical ways to support communication skills at home.The programme also offers opportunities to meet and connect with other local families.
👉 Find out more about Family Hubs
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Understanding SEN support🎓
Every child and young person with special educational needs should receive the support they need to help them achieve their best and make progress in education.
SEN support is available for children and young people who need additional help at school or college. This support can include adapted resources, additional teaching, small group work or advice from specialist professionals.
Schools should work with children, young people and families to identify needs, plan support and review progress through the graduated approach of Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
👉 Find out more about SEN support
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Understanding sensory processing🧠
Would you like to learn more about sensory processing and how sensory differences can affect your child's daily life?
The Humber Sensory Processing Hub is running an Introduction to Sensory Processing Workshop for parents and carers.
📅 Wednesday, 4 November, 9.30am-11am
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams
👉 Find out more about the workshop
The hub has also recently updated its online resources, including new information and practical tools for teenagers.
Parents, carers and professionals can access free advice, information and practical resources covering a range of sensory processing topics.
👉 Explore sensory processing resources
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Togetherness online support for families of children with SEND🤝
Are you a parent or carer of a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? The Togetherness online learning offer provides free, flexible support to help you better understand your child's needs, strengthen your relationship, and build confidence in supporting their emotional wellbeing and development.
Developed by child development and parenting experts, the courses cover topics such as understanding behaviour, communication, feelings, relationships, and supporting children with additional needs. Parents and carers can access the learning at a time and pace that suits them, from the comfort of home. The courses also offer support and guidance on transitions into school.
The Togetherness offer is available free of charge to East Riding families.
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Portage Workshop 📚
Bookings are now open for the next Portage Workshop, a certificated training course delivered by National Portage Association accredited trainers. The workshop is suitable for parents and carers of children receiving Portage support, as well as early years practitioners, childminders and Children's Centre staff.
Workshop dates:
Thursday, 8 October, 9.30am-4pm
Thursday, 5 November, 9.30am-4pm
Thursday, 3 December, 9.30am-4pm
📍 Hexagon Music Centre, Coltman Avenue, Beverley, HU17 8LP
👉 Find out more about the Portage Workshop
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 School anxiety support💙
Tips for supporting children experiencing anxiety about school, including Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) - has been co-produced with parents and carers, the parent carer forum, and SEND collective voices.
It includes top tips for parents and carers, schools, and other professionals, and is intended to sit alongside the EBSA graduated approach document.
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 Healthy Minds in East Riding: Directory of support 🧠
This interactive resource was co-produced by key partners who provide support for our children, young people, and families' emotional health and wellbeing.
It is for professionals and parents to help guide them towards the help and support available for children and young people.
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Website feedback welcome💬
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
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Share your updates 📢
We welcome relevant updates, events, training opportunities, and resources that support children and young people with SEND and their families. Information on how to submit content can be found below.
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The Families Information Service Hub does not have control over the content, accuracy or availability of external websites linked in this newsletter. Including a link does not mean we endorse the site or the views expressed on it.
The next bulletin will be published as close to Thursday, 24 September as possible.
If you would like to submit information, news or events for consideration, please email localoffer@eastriding.gov.uk by 12 noon on Monday, 21 September.
Please note that submitting content does not guarantee inclusion.
Thank you.
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