Warwickshire SEND Local Offer

21/11/2025

Coleshill Leisure Centre are exploring the idea of creating a sensory room. You can have your say using the QR code below.

🌟 Have Your Say! 🌟
We’re exploring the idea of creating a sensory room at Coleshill Leisure Centre, and we want to hear from you!

Sensory rooms can offer a calm, supportive space for individuals with additional needs, neurodivergent conditions, anxiety, or anyone who may benefit from a quiet environment. Your feedback will help us understand what our community needs most and how we can create an inclusive space that truly makes a difference.

📝 Please take a moment to complete our short survey:
👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=B55DB4ThdEWI27dNcUbEEYhcSLcEsiRHiDSeJ2ud7d5UMVBMR1daRDdRRUlKWU1ETlZIUkMzRFBKMy4u

Your input is incredibly valuable — thank you for helping us shape the future of Coleshill Leisure Centre! 💙

21/11/2025

Ahead of the publication of the Schools White Paper early next year, the Department for Education will be hosting a series of SEND Engagement events across the country, to listen to and understand the full range of views and experiences from a wide range of perspectives.

Each event is for parents, carers, school staff and SEND professionals, and other key interested stakeholders to come together. Events will take place during the day from 10am – 12pm.

To find out more visit: https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/work-us/events-training/events-training-calendar/send-regional-engagement-events-department

20/11/2025

New! Quiet Time Session at The Wave Coventry 🌊

Saturday 29 November 2025, 4 - 6pm

Ideal for families who prefer swimming in a calm and relaxed environment.

See details and book below 🔽

💦 NEW! Quiet Time Session! 🤫💦

🗓️ Sat 29 November | ⏰ 4pm - 6pm

🧸 No music, calming toys, and all slides available 🛝 These peaceful sessions are ideal for individuals with complex needs and disabilities ♿️ 🌊

Book now 📲 https://thewavecoventry.com

20/11/2025

Free Warwickshire SENDIAS Consultations – slots available for 2025 in Lillington and Bedworth

If you are a young person aged 16–25 or a parent/carer of a child with SEND in Warwickshire looking for support, you can book a free consultation with a trained advisor from Warwickshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service.

The advice they offer is completely confidential and impartial.

Slots available for 2025 at:

🔹Lillington Children and Family Centre, Mason Avenue, Lillington
📅 Thursday 27 November

🔹St Michael's Children and Family Centre, Hazel Grove, Bedworth
📅 Monday 8 December

Check the link in comments to book

📞 Prefer to talk? Call the helpline on 01788 593159 or email warwickshiresendiass@barnardos.org.uk
They’ll get back to you within 5 working days.

20/11/2025

3 Steps to a More Regulated Child - Free webinar for parents, carers and professionals with Act for Autism

When: Monday 8 December
Time: 8 - 9pm

- Do you struggle to understand your child?
- Does your child struggle to understand you?
- Is your child often dysregulated?
- And are you feeling dysregulated too?

This webinar will introduce the 3C Pathway; a simple, relational approach designed to support your child while building stronger, more positive connections.

Check the link in comments to register for your free place 👇

19/11/2025

📢 Share Your Views on Home to School Transport!

We want to hear from you! As part of the Home to School Transport Consultation, we’re inviting residents to have their say and help shape the future of school transport.

Join one of our upcoming information sessions, available both in person and online, to learn more about the proposed changes, ask questions, and share your feedback.

Upcoming Online (Microsoft Teams) and Drop-in Sessions:

🔸Thursday 20 November 2025 – Online (Microsoft Teams) - 9am to 10am – Post 16 focus.
🔸Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Online (Microsoft Teams) - 4pm to 5pm.
🔸Thursday 27 November 2025 - Online (Microsoft Teams) - 6pm to 7pm.
🔸Thursday 27 November 2025 - Drop in event at Shipston Library - 10.30am to 12pm.
🔸Wednesday 3 December 2025 - Online (Microsoft Teams) - 9am to 10am – SEND focus.

For full details and to book your place, visit:
👉 https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/home-to-school/

19/11/2025

SEN Sensory Fitness (Ages 4+) with Fitness by Bobby.

🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT 🚨

We’ll be opening bookings for this class very soon — we’re just finalising the last few details.

If you’d like to register your interest, please send us a message and we’ll make sure you receive all the info as soon as it’s available!

We can’t wait to share more with you! 🧡

🌈 SEN Sensory Fitness (Ages 4+)

This will be a calm, child-led session where children are free to explore the space in their own way. Our coaches will be there to gently support if wanted but the focus is on freedom, fun and confidence-building.
This session is tailored for children who prefer to go at their own pace, enjoy their own space, or have more complex needs. It offers a warm, welcoming environment where every child is celebrated for who they are.

The class is for children aged 4 years upwards. It’s fully inclusive and soley dedicated to SEN children 🧡

18/11/2025

The November edition of the Warwickshire SEND Newsletter is here!

Find out about:

- Next steps for children in Year 6 and Year 11 with an EHCP
- Helping to shape a new eLearning resource for parents and carers
- Free training, consultations and opportunities to get involved with SENDIAS
- Christmas SEND events and activities in and around Warwickshire.....and more!

Follow the link in comments to read the issue and sign up to receive the December edition directly 👇

18/11/2025

🎅 SEND Christmas Cuppa and Chat with St. Michael's Children and Family Centre, Bedworth

🎅SEND Christmas Cuppa & Chat🎅
Harbour Centre, Bedworth
Tuesday 9th December

For parents and carers with SEND children of all ages

17/11/2025

Warwickshire County Council is inviting parents, carers, and residents to take part in a series of consultation events on proposed changes to the Home to School Transport Policy.

A series of consultation events will give residents the chance to learn more about the proposals, ask questions, and share their views directly. We’re hosting events both in person and online to make it easy for everyone to take part.

All sessions need to be booked.

Home to School Transport, Consultation, Warwickshire, Education, Schools,

17/11/2025

SEND-friendly Christmas events near you!🎄

Looking for relaxed and accessible festive fun? Here’s a list of SEND-specific Christmas events happening soon in and around Warwickshire. If you know of any other great SEND or accessible events, please share them in the comments!

Relaxed and Accessible Theatre Performances 🎭

Aunty Jen Productions
Sleeping Beauty Panto (a range of dates are available)
👉 https://www.facebook.com/auntyjenproductions

The Benn Hall, Rugby
Snow White panto (by Five Star Theatre), relaxed showing on Tuesday 23rd December at 1:30pm
👉 https://uk.patronbase.com/_BennHall/Productions/319/Performances

Peter Pan at Royal Spa Centre, Leamington - BSL interpreted: Monday 29 December / Relaxed: Friday 2 January
👉 https://www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk

Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Priory Theatre, Kenilworth
Relaxed: Friday 2 January
👉 https://www.priorytheatre.co.uk

Robinson Crusoe at Talisman Theatre & Arts Centre, Kenilworth - Relaxed: Saturday 3 January
👉 https://www.talismantheatre.co.uk

Sleeping Beauty at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Relaxed: Friday 2 January / Accessible: Saturday 6 December (BSL), Thursday 18 December (Captioned)
👉 https://www.belgrade.co.uk

Aladdin at Bedworth Civic Hall
Relaxed: Thursday 18 December
👉 https://www.bedworthcivichall.co.uk

The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Warwick Arts Centre
Relaxed: Sunday 30 November and Sunday 14 December / BSL interpreted: Saturday 13 December
👉 https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

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Santa experiences and outdoor activities 🎅⛸️

Super SEND and Wheelchair Ice Skating + SEN Santa Visits at Whilton Locks Garden Centre, Daventry
👉 https://www.whiltonlocksgardencentre.co.uk

Santa’s Quiet Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centres
Friday 5 December (check individual stores)
👉 https://www.dobbies.com

Sensory Light Trail and Sensory Skating at Warwick Castle
Monday 8 December
👉 https://www.warwick-castle.com

Enchanted Christmas Kingdom SEN Sessions at Hatton Adventure World
Saturday 29 November
👉 https://www.hattonworld.com

Santa sessions for SEN children and siblings at Spencer’s Retreat (Langdale Trust), Berswell
Various dates from 6 December
📧 enquiries@spencersretreat.com
👉 https://www.spencersretreat.com

SEN Zone Santa’s Grotto at Reynolds Cross School, Solihull
Sunday 30 November, 3pm–4.30pm (limited spaces)
👉 https://senzone.co.uk/
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Soft-Play and Indoor Events 🎊

Festive Themed Film Screening
Saturday 20 December 2025 - 1 to 2pm
👉 Messy Beanz

Christmas SEN Event at Riverside Hub, Northampton
Friday 28 November
👉 https://www.riversidehub.co.uk

SEN Magical Christmas Sessions at Little Monkey’s Funhouse, Warwick
Tuesday 16 December & Tuesday 23 December
👉 https://www.littlemonkeysfunhouse.co.uk

Know of any other SEND-friendly Christmas events? Drop them in the comments below! 💫🎄

17/11/2025

Nominations are open!

✔️ Are you aged 11–17 and living or studying in Warwickshire?
This is YOUR chance to stand as a candidate in the Warwickshire Youth Elections 2026

Have your say. Make a difference.
Apply now: https://orlo.uk/vMLkB