Oldham Parent Carer Forum

24/04/2026

We’re at the venue, technical checks being done now, awards ready, entertainment is phenomenal. Can’t wait to see you later.

Market Place 4.30pm
Conference starts promptly 6.45pm

❤️💛💚💙💜

22/04/2026

⭐️2 more sleeps ⭐️

Yesterday, we visited the venue, we met the head chef, seating plans, meals, dietary requirements all submitted.

The flower wall at the venue is in full bloom, and the weather app is showing sunshine on Friday!

We’ve two big announcements to share on the night which will further support families, and you’ll hear key messages from Dame Christine Lenehan, and Oldhams Director of Children’s Services.

Entertainment on the evening from an exceptionally talented young person.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Please note slight change with the time to the main event, now starting at 6.45pm.

We are on countdown now, just one week to go to our biggest event of the year! Our teams are busy preparing behind the scenes, and we’ve a couple of surprises up our sleeves 💚

The winners of our Passion for Parent Awards will be revealed and we have a brand new award to present this year! 💚

Looking forward to seeing you 😊

20/04/2026

It’s the final countdown, 5 days to go…..or in just 4 sleeps!!

Today, we are sharing some of our amazing raffle prizes;

⭐️4 x Take That Tickets
⭐️Signed Manchester City Football Shirt
⭐️2 x Overnight Stays
⭐️Pamper Hampers
⭐️Football Pennants
⭐️Match tickets….. and much much more!

Slight change to our running order for conference, the event will start promptly at 6.45pm.

For those of you joining us, you’ll receive an email this week. We are all looking forward to seeing you 😊💚

We are on countdown now, just one week to go to our biggest event of the year! Our teams are busy preparing behind the scenes, and we’ve a couple of surprises up our sleeves 💚

The winners of our Passion for Parent Awards will be revealed and we have a brand new award to present this year! 💚

Looking forward to seeing you 😊

17/04/2026

The SEND / schools white paper has a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It highlights that, after they turn 16, young people with SEND are less likely to be in education, training or employment than their peers. The propo...

17/04/2026

We are on countdown now, just one week to go to our biggest event of the year! Our teams are busy preparing behind the scenes, and we’ve a couple of surprises up our sleeves 💚

The winners of our Passion for Parent Awards will be revealed and we have a brand new award to present this year! 💚

Looking forward to seeing you 😊

13/04/2026

🚨 Conference Ticket Update 🚨

🎉The count down to conference has begun 🙂

❗Only 10 tickets remaining ❗

These will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so if you’d like to attend, make sure to act quickly and get in touch by emailing the forum at - Forum@point-send.co.uk

Once they’re gone, they’re gone — don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

08/04/2026

We have updated our PADLET with information about the SEND reforms, the consultation, and the sessions that we will be holding over the coming month to talk about the proposals.

Book onto one of the drop in sessions below:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SENDReformscuppachat/

We would encourage you to respond to this consultation.
We have included a video with British Sign Language to support, together with easy read versions of the documentation.

https://padlet.com/POINTOldham/oldham-parent-carer-forum-supported-by-point-d7w3j62xt56wsod4

08/04/2026

We will be at Gallery Oldham (Oldham Library, near to the new JR Clynes Building) on Wednesday 15th April 2026 between 5pm and 7pm.

We'd love to see you there!

Please use the link below to let us know you'll be joining us.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OldhamLibrary15thApril2026/

06/04/2026

Just over two weeks to go until our biggest event of the year 🎉

🎟️ Very limited ticket availability, if you haven’t secured yours yet, please email forum@point-send.co.uk

Our Annual Conference & Marketplace Event will take place on Friday 24th April 2026 at Smokies Park, Ashton Road, Bardsley, Oldham.

Here’s what you can expect on the evening:

🛍️ Marketplace (4:30pm – 6:30pm)

An informal opportunity to speak with practitioners, ask questions, and access a wide range of information, advice and support.

🎤 Conference (seated from 6:45pm) Ticket required.

➡️A free three course dinner⭐️
➡️ Updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities❤️
➡️ Hear from Oldham’s Director of Children’s Services💛
➡️ Hear from Dame Christine Lenehan💚
➡️ Entertainment from Oldham’s young people💙
➡️ Our much-loved Passion for Parent Awards💜
➡️ Music from Rumours DJ 🎶⭐️

It promises to be an informative, and uplifting evening, we do hope you can join us 👋

For those of you already registered, you will receive a follow up email week commencing Monday 13th April to confirm your dietary requirements.🙂

06/04/2026

We hope everyone who’s celebrating has had a lovely Easter - a time for fresh starts and new beginnings

Our team has been enjoying some well-earned family time and will be back in the office later this week.

Just a reminder that our Cuppa and Chat drop-in session is on Thursday 9th April, 9.30am - 11.30am and in addition to our familiar support services, we’re really pleased to have two Speech and Language Therapists joining us to provide you with extra information and extra support.

If you’re planning to come along, please fill in the registration form below so we know to expect you (and can cater for any dietary requirements).

We look forward to seeing you 💚

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/April2026/

We also have a couple of new updates coming over the next week, so please keep an eye out for these on our socials, weekly newsletter, and our PADLET, which will be undergoing a refresh!

05/04/2026

🏡 Have you got your tickets yet? Don't miss out on this amazing chance.....

“Win a House for just £2 and change your life!”

All of this could be yours and you would be supporting POINT's invaluable services to Oldham families.

• A beautiful 4-bedroom property worth £350,000
• Mortgage-free living
• Legal expenses covered up to £10,000
• Winner’s stamp duty included

Have a listen to Oldham Community Radio to hear Andrea and Dale explaining why they are supporting POINT in this way (around 93 seconds into the programme).

https://www.mixcloud.com/OldhamCommunityRadio/oldham-today-2nd-april-2026/

Answer one simple question and buy a ticket for just £2! (Free postal entry also available) and help to support POINT with vital funding.

📅 Live Draw: 7 PM on 8th May 2026
👉 Visit Win Our House now to see photos and grab your tickets while supporting POINT and making a real difference!

Please note: POINT employees, volunteers and Trustees (plus their immediate and extended family) are not eligible to enter the competition

https://winourhouse.co.uk/

Good luck everyone!

27/03/2026

🌟 Come along to the SEND Drop-ins taking place during
the school holidays at the Family Hubs.

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

📅 2nd April
🗺️Spring Meadows
Leamington Street
OL4 2RN
⏰9.00am - 11.00am

📅 8th April
🗺️Stanley Road
Derby Street
OL9 7HX
⏰9.00am - 11.00am

you can let us know you are coming by using the links bellow ⬇️

Spring Meadows Hub https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SpringMeadowsFamilyHub1stApril2026/
Stanley Road Hub
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/StanleyRoadFamilyHub8thApril2026/

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