POINT Charity

13/11/2025

Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.

12/10/2025

POINT is recruiting!

We are looking for a highly motivated, approachable and compassionate individual to join our team in supporting children and young people (aged 0–25) who are on a pathway for Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families.

We are seeking an individual who is:

💡 Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

🗣️ Skilled communicator, able to build trusting relationships, with families, professionals and practitioners.

🤝Proactive, empathetic and collaborative in their approach.
Interested? Then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information please clink on the link below to access the recruitment pack.

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

08/10/2025

POINT are delighted to share Oldham’s new SEND Local Offer, which has been co-produced in collaboration with families, children and young people, education, health and social care services, and Oldham Youth Service. With Phase 1 now complete, we are excited to have moved into Phase 2 of development.

Young people from Barrier Breakers have taken a leading role in the design of the site, and feature in a video that helps users understand how to navigate the website and make the most of what it offers.

Children and young people across Oldham have been instrumental in sharing their views, ideas, and wishes — shaping how the site looks, feels, and functions.

To further involve young people, Oldham Youth Service ran a competition to design a new logo. The winning entry is now proudly featured as the official logo for the website!

We would like to extend a special thank you to the students from Destiny, at New Bridge College, for their amazing work in helping us create the film.




Oldham Youth Service
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust schools, Horizons & Future Finders
Oldham Parent Carer Forum

Welcome to Oldham's SEND Local Offer . . . OSLO is Oldham’s SEND Local Offer and is for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25 years, their parent carers and the practitioners who work with them.Before you explore Oldham SEND Local Offer, watc...

15/09/2025

Oldhams Neurodiversity Support PADLET. Regularly updated!

Did you know that you can access the PADLET in a different language, if this would be useful to you then please contact Oldham Parent Carer Forum and they’ll happily show you how!

🌟 Welcome to Oldham's Neurodiversity Support Padlet! 🌟

This Padlet was created to give parents and carers access to clear, reliable information and resources to support the learning and wellbeing of neurodiverse children and young people in Oldham.
🌟Easy to access and always up to date

https://www.facebook.com/oldhampcf

15/09/2025

Blackpool Illuminations has been a favourite activity for a number of years!!

Sunday 25th October, details below.

We are pleased to announce the return of our annual trip to Blackpool and the illuminations.

When: Sunday 26th October 2025
Arrival/Departure: meet at 9.30am to leave at 10am
Cost: £13 per person

The coaches will drop families off in Blackpool and then you will have the day to enjoy some family time.

We’ll then meet back at the coach at 5pm early evening and travel through the illuminations before returning to Oldham.

This trip is for children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities and their families who live in Oldham.

Our booking line, 0161 503 1543 is now open.

For busy and out of hours periods, please remember to leave a voicemail and the team will get back to you.

We’re all looking forward to another great trip out!

15/09/2025

Join Oldham Parent Carer Forum for their evening drop in on Thursday 25th September 6pm-8pm. More details below ⬇️

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☕ Join us for our Cuppa & Chat Drop-in

📅 Thursday 25th September, 6pm–8pm

📍 POINT, 451 Middleton Rd, OL9 9LB

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!

✅ You can use this link to let us know you're coming ⬇️

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CuppaandChatSep25/

09/09/2025

The Children's Commissioner has published The Children's Plan.

You can access the foreword from Dame Rachel De Souza below and all associated reports.

Read The Children’s Plan: The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census in full. For the first time as Children’s Commissioner, I have used my statutory

08/09/2025

Join Oldham Parent Carer Forum and find out more about the Local Inclusion Support Offer in Oldham:

📅When: Thursday 11th September 2025
🕛Time: Choose from 3 timed sessions as detailed below
📌Where: POINT, Chadderton Court, 451 Middleton Road, Oldham.

There's more information on the flyer below, and to book your place, either scan the QR code and select the time you wish to attend, or use the link below:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LISO110925/

We look forward to seeing you.

🌟 Parents & Carers🌟
Do you know what the Local Inclusion Support Offer is?
👉 Find out what it really means for your child or young person
👉 Discover how it can support YOU as a parent or carer
👉 Share your ideas – help shape the support so it works for families like yours
💬 These sessions are all about working together, keeping you informed, and making sure your voice is heard.
✨ Come along, join the conversation, and be part of the change!
✨Let’s build support that works for every family in Oldham – starting with yours 💚
To book your place please use the link below or scan the QR Code

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LISO110925/

Cuppa and Chat will take place during the morning session!

POINT Charity
I love Oldham

08/09/2025

📢Oldham's Neurodiversity Support Offer📢

⭐RIDING THE RAPIDS WORKSHOPS

🤝Co-delivered between POINT's Workshops & Training Service and CAMHS Learning Disability Nurses.

➡️Our teams have been fully trained by the developers of the Riding the Rapids programme and are licenced to deliver the workshops for Oldham families, and we are delighted that we can offer this additional programme of support to families, to compliment our other workshops offer.

📅Riding The Rapids is a 10 week programme to help parents develop strategies to support their autistic child and young person, children and/or young people with significant Learning Disabilities, and those on the pathway for Autism assessment.

❓To find out more click on the PADLET, which will provide you with for additional information, and how to contact us for more information.

Information for parents and carers living in Oldham (Created in collaboration with POINT, Oldham Parent Carer Forum, Oldham Integrated Care Board - Oldham - ICB)

19/08/2025

POINT are recruiting!

We are looking for highly motivated, approachable and compassionate individuals to join our team in supporting children and young people (aged 0–25) who are on a pathway for Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families.

We are seeking individuals who are:

💡 Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

🗣️ Skilled communicators, able to build trusting relationships, with families, professionals and practitioners.

🤝Proactive, empathetic and collaborative in their approach.

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

For more information please use the link below:

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

Closing date 29th August 2025 12 noon.

15/07/2025

Unsure of what support is available - download your guide and stay informed.

Preparing for Adulthood : A Guide for Parents and Carers

Supporting a young person into adulthood can feel overwhelming.
This guide is here to help you navigate services and support.

You can download your copy in either of the following ways:

📱 Scan the QR code
🔗 Click the link below

https://files.smartsurvey.io/3/0/ENHCGIY8/Preparing_for_Adulthood.pdf

15/07/2025

🌞 SUMMER HOLIDAY BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! 🌞

Book early to secure your place.

24th July to 31st August 2025 - £10 per session* — Registration and booking required.

For details about the activities on offer and how to book, contact our team: 📞 0161 503 1543 or 📧 activities@point-send.co.uk

An answerphone is available during busy times or out of hours, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

We’re looking forward to an exciting summer of fun with the children and young people, with SEND, in Oldham!



*Ability Wheelz priced separately, contact the centre direct for more information 0161 503 1548