Lancashire Local Offer

26/02/2026

The Therapy Adventure would like to invite Lancashire parent carers to this free webinar for

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Therapy Adventure are hosting a supportive webinar for parents and carers, recognising the real challenges families face and sharing neurodiversity-affirming perspectives that can support children to build a positive sense of identity.

We explore together how neurodivergent differences are often misunderstood, how this can impact children’s self-esteem and wellbeing, and how parents can advocate for their child in ways that are both supportive and affirming. Led by our Clinical Psychology team with input from Manchester Parent Carer Forum, and supported by Manchester City Council.

You can book your place for Monday 16th March at 7pm here:

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Therapy Adventure are hosting a supportive webinar for parents and carers, recognising the real challenges families face and sharing neurodiversity-affirming perspectives that can support children to build a positive sense of identity. We explore toget...

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

SEND Improvement Board Chair's update for February 2026 now available to view here:

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/lancashire-send-partnership/send-improvement-board/chairs-update-9-february-2026/

26/02/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭. 💙

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞:
Walton-le-Dale Young People's Centre, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge. PR5 6YJ

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Open Space is a safe, friendly place for young people to relax, meet friends, make friends and boost their mental health and wellbeing. It’s free, it’s fun and all about supporting our young people! 👉https://ow.ly/W7BN50Y07mJ

Funded by South Ribble Borough Council

26/02/2026

Community Roots run FREE sessions available at 3 sites- the Minerva Centre at Preston North End football ground, the Chai Centre in Burnley and at the Harris Museum in Preston city centre. There are also some online sessions.

Some interesting sessions include;
Understanding Autism, Understanding Anxiety, Understanding Depression, Living with ADHD, amongst others.

The sessions are free but please do book a place.

Click the link to find out more!

https://communityroots.membersarea.lscft.nhs.uk/our-sessions

26/02/2026

Please support the vital work of the Lancashire Parent Carer Forum in shaping SEND services in Lancashire by completing this survey before 1st March.

📣 Have Your Say on Local SEND Services
Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND?
We want to hear about your experiences of local services — what’s working well, what could improve, and what changes you’ve noticed over the past year.
Your feedback will help shape:
✅ SENDIAS support
✅ SEND Roadshows
✅ Family Hubs
✅ Health, Education and Social Care services
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and your views really do make a difference.
📝 Take part here: https://www.lancashireparentcarerforum.org.uk/get-involved
Please share this post with other families who may want to have their say.
Thank you for helping us improve SEND services in our area 💬✨

25/02/2026

ℹ️ We will be at the Duke Street Colourful Footsteps group in Chorley this afternoon, to share information on Break Time and the Local Offer.

😃 Fun activities for children up to 11 years with SEND and their families. We hope to see you there!

Chorley Family Hub

What's On Guide

23/02/2026

Break Time members!

Did you know you can "meet the providers" at Learn Active NW?

🌟 Meet the Provider Sessions 🌟
We know new experiences can feel daunting — for children and parents. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Lancashire County Council to offer relaxed sessions to meet us where you can:
✨ Visit the space together
✨ Explore activities
✨ Meet the team
✨ Ask questions
✨ Build confidence before attending
A calm, friendly way to help your child feel ready and comfortable. 💛
Message the provider directly if you'd like to arrange a session.

20/02/2026

📣 taking place first Friday of every month 🙌
Struggling where to turn or need valuable advice on everything SEND then pop this date in your diary and see what the SEND support group can do 📆

20/02/2026

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) has developed a suite of online training for CDC members, affiliated organisations and services, and parent carers. The courses have been developed to improve knowledge, understanding and practical skills and support in range of key areas that impact children and young people, particularly those who are disabled or with special educational needs.

- Information, Advice and Support
- Expert Parent Programme
- SEND Basic Awareness
- Social Care and SEND
- Ordinarily Available Provision: Thresholds and Expectations
- Quality Education, Health & Care Plans and Annual Reviews
- Decisions, capacity and an introduction to Liberty Protection Safeguards

Visit our website for more information: https://buff.ly/1Cf2JW3

20/02/2026

💜 SEN Parent Support – Because your voice matters 💜

Basically Cheer CIC, in partnership with Lancashire FASD, offers a welcoming SEN Parent Support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs.

Sessions run every Wednesday from 9:15–11am and provide a safe, supportive space to connect with others, share experiences, and access advice and signposting.

✨ What’s included:
✔ Refreshments
✔ Peer-to-peer support
✔ Advice and signposting
✔ Visiting organisations
✔ Friendly, experienced team
✔ FREE to access

📅 2026 sessions include:
Parent-led discussions alongside guest organisations such as Lancashire FASD, Children & Family Wellbeing, Bee Unique and ADHD Northwest.

📍 Basically Cheer CIC, Former Parkside Methodist Church, Cog Lane, Burnley BB11 5AH
📧 hello@basicallycheercic.com
| 📞 07766 743934