Oldham Parent Carer Forum

02/02/2026

💥 Kids Eat Free (or for £1) February Half Term 2026 💥
Additions, updates and T&Ss here 👉 https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

02/02/2026

🎉 Booking is now open for Oldham Parent Carer Forum conference & Market Place Event
We’re delighted to invite Oldham parent carers to join us for a fantastic evening of information, updates, and connection.
📍Market Place (no ticket needed) 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Join us first at the Market Place, where parents and carers can drop in to speak with local services and organisations, get information, advice, and support.
📍Conference (ticket required) 7.00pm - 11.00pm

🌟 Entertainment from Oldham's amazing young people
🌟Updates on SEND in Oldham
🌟A free three-course meal
🌟POINT Passion for Parent awards

❗Important information❗
This conference is for parents and carers, so we kindly ask that children are not included in booking. Thank you for your understanding.

Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/102963

We look forward to welcoming you for a great evening💚
POINT Charity
POINT Activities

30/01/2026

📢 Calling all Dads & Father Figures! ☕👨‍👧‍👦
Join us for SEND Brew Mates on Wednesday, 4th February.

🌟A fantastic opportunity to enjoy a coffee and connect with other dads and father figures in a relaxed, friendly setting.

📍Oldham Library
The Cultural Quarter
Greaves Street
OL1 1AL

📆 Wednesday 4th February
6.00pm - 7.30pm
🔗 Register now by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SBM040226/

29/01/2026

🌟 The next SEND Drop-in is at Spring Meadows Family Hub, on Monday 2nd February.
⏰9.00am - 11.00am

You’ll find a welcoming space where you can:
💬 Connect with other parent carers.
📍 Get information on local services and how to access them and signposting to helpful resources.

🗺️ Spring Meadows Family Hub
Leamington Street
Oldham
OL4 2RN

You can let us know you're coming by using the link below 👇
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SMFH020226/

28/01/2026

🎉 Booking is now open for Oldham Parent Carer Forum conference & Market Place Event
We’re delighted to invite Oldham parent carers to join us for a fantastic evening of information, updates, and connection.

📍Market Place (no ticket needed) 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Join us first at the Market Place, where parents and carers can drop in to speak with local services and organisations, get information, advice, and support.

📍Conference (ticket required) 7.00pm - 11.00pm

🌟 Entertainment from Oldham's amazing young people
🌟Updates on SEND in Oldham
🌟A free three-course meal
🌟POINT Passion for Parent awards - If someone has supported you, listened to you, or helped make your journey a little easier – now is the time to recognise them, nominate them here 👇
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PfP2026/

❗Important information❗
This conference is for parents and carers, so we kindly ask that children are not included in booking. Thank you for your understanding.

Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/102963
We look forward to welcoming you for a great evening💚

POINT Charity
POINT Activities

28/01/2026

⭐our next Cuppa and Chat session is Thursday 12th February⭐

We look forward to seeing you there! Please click on the link to secure your place and advise us of any dietary requirements.

📢We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.
🌟A huge thank you to everyone at New Bridge College, in Oldham, for kindly providing us with space during this time to host our Daytime Cuppa and Chat.🤝

🗺️- Newbridge College
77 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1JZ
⏰- 9.30am - 11.30am
🚌 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.
🚃 - Nearest Tram Stop: Oldham Central.
🚗 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.
Space is limited so booking is essential.
You can use the link below👇
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CuppaAndChat12Feb26/

POINT Charity
I love Oldham

27/01/2026

Looking for a next step for a young person aged 18–24 with additional needs?

Discover Digital Inclusion – Your Opportunity is a fully funded programme that helps young people build confidence, gain recognised certificates, and develop practical digital skills in a supportive environment.

Through fun, hands-on workshops, learners can explore:

💻 Coding
🎨 Design
🎬 Video
🎵 Music

🗓️ Registration open now
📩 Places are limited

👉 Find out more:
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/support/discover-digital/discover-digital-inclusion-your-opportunity/

27/01/2026

At the time of sharing, there are still places available.

For families of children ages 0-5 with a focus on Social Communication Skills.

Advice and strategies for parent carers on how to toilet train a child (aged 0-5) with emerging needs.

21/01/2026

POINT is recruiting. Take a look below for more information:

POINT is recruiting!

We are looking for highly motivated, approachable and compassionate individuals to join our SENDIASS team in Oldham to support children and young people (aged 0–25) and their families to navigate SEND systems, processes and the legal frameworks.

The vacancies are for 2 full time SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Officers. Are you the person we're looking for?

Interested? Then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information please click on the link below to access the relevant recruitment pack and application form:

https://point-send.co.uk/job-vacancies/

21/01/2026

🌟 Don't forget our first Evening Cuppa and chat session for 2026 is tomorrow.
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
Come along for a relaxed and friendly get-together where you can:
⭐ Get signposting advice and support from the forum team.
👋 Meet and chat with other parents and carers.
🗣️ Speak to Oldham’s Designated Clinical Officer
& the Local Authority Family Liaison Leads.
Whether you have questions, need support, or just fancy a cuppa and some good conversation — everyone’s welcome!
📢 Please note: there has been a change in location.
We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.
📌 Oldham Library Family Hub
The Cultural Quarter
Greaves Street
OL1 1AL

Please use the link below to book 👇
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EveningCuppaAndChat22ndJan26/
We look forward to seeing you there!

19/01/2026

📢Booking is now open for Oldham Parent Carer Forum conference & Market Place Event 🎉

We’re delighted to invite Oldham parent carers to join us for a fantastic evening of information, updates, and connection.

🛍️ Market Place (no ticket needed) ⏰ 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Join us first at the Market Place, where parents and carers can drop in to speak with local services and organisations, get information, advice, and support.

🎤 Conference (ticket required) ⏰7.00pm - 11.00pm

✨ Entertainment from Oldham's amazing young people
📢 Updates on SEND in Oldham
🍽️ A free three-course meal
🏅POINT Passion for Parent awards

👨‍👩‍👧 Important information
This conference is for parents and carers, so we kindly ask that children are not included in booking. Thank you for your understanding.

📅 Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

👉 https://www.trybooking.com/uk/102963

We look forward to welcoming you for a great evening 💚

POINT Charity
POINT Activities
I love Oldham

14/01/2026

📢SEND REFORMS NATIONAL CONVERSATION📢

Closes today.

A really important opportunity to contribute your views and experiences of the SEND SYSTEM in relation to the governments proposals to reform special educational needs, which is to be included in the Schools White Paper, expected sometime in spring 2026.

More information on what a white paper in government means below:

➡️ https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/white-paper/

📢**IMPORTANT** SEND Reforms - NATIONAL CONVERSATION - how you can get involved. CLOSES 14th January 2026📢

You will have heard in the news over the past few months that the government will be publishing the Schools White Paper in 2026, which will include plans for Special Educational Needs.

This isn't a formal consultation. It is an opportunity for families and organisations to inform how the policy is shaped.

You can find out more using the links below:

Information: https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-national-conversation/

Use the link below to share your views: https://consult.education.gov.uk/digital-communication-team/send-reform-national-conversation/consultation/subpage.2025-11-30.1011451101/