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Welcome to your latest Raise York families update
In this edition, we're delighted to announce the launch of SEND CENTRAL and that Huntington School has been awarded a Gold Healthy School award, we're sharing important information on speech and communication support from Raise York and much more!
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 York's SEND hub opens its doors to the public
SEND CENTRAL, York’s new city hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is now open to families across the city.
The hub is the city’s flagship Family Hub for young people with SEND aged 0-25 years and their families. Everyone is welcome to pop-and access information, advice, be signposted to additional support, or find out more about the Local Offer and much more.
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£750k to be invested in parks and green spaces
We're set to allocate three quarters of a
million pounds of investment to revitalise parks, play areas, and public green spaces across the city.
We're aiming to encourage more families to spend time outdoors, improve accessibility, social inclusion and play.
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For your convenience
As part of work to make York more accessible to families, we're working with city-wide partners to give more people a seat or toilet.
‘For Your Convenience’ partners display stickers in their windows inviting adults and children with long-term health conditions to use the locations’ seats and/or toilets without obligation to make a purchase.
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 Congratulations to Huntington School
Huntington School has become the first in the city to be awarded a Gold Healthy Schools’ Award.
Peter Roderick, our Director of Public Health (far left) and Cllr Bob Webb, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education (stood next to Peter), presented the school with their certificate this week. They were joined by headteacher, Matt Smith (centre) and Year 9 pupils.
Peter Roderick said: “Huntington School’s achievement is a brilliant example of how a whole school approach can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of young people.
“Creating an environment that supports physical and mental wellbeing, from early years through to adulthood, is crucial. I loved what one of the pupils I met at Huntington School said when I met them to present their award– it’s about your inside and outside health.
“By embedding these values into school life, Huntington is helping to build a healthier, more resilient generation.”
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Next steps for SEND
Young people from the York area who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and are in Year 9 or above are invited to the annual ‘Preparing for Adulthood Opportunities Event’, with their parents and carers.
It's at Askham Bryan College on Tuesday 14 October from 3.30-6.30pm.
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 Talking points
Did you know that children’s speech, language and communication skills are vital to their development?
Language and communication skills at age five are closely linked to a child’s results at school, their employment prospects and their physical and mental wellbeing. So it’s really worth trying to support your little one as early as possible if you can.
You can find dedicated resources to help your child’s speech, language and communication skills on our Raise York website or you can speak to your health visitor if you have any queries or concerns.
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Have your say!
Want to share your opinions? Here's what we're asking about at the moment, and what the deadlines are for taking part.
One of the best ways to influence what happens in York is to get involved in our Talkabout citizen's panel, which happens twice a year.
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Could you foster?
Fostering provides a safe home and more stable family life for our children and young people, when they need it the most.
There are many different types of fostering depending on the needs of the child or young person.
Anyone over the age of 21 years can be a foster carer.
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