WWL School Age ASC Pathway Team

23/04/2026

📆Monday 27th April

📍Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY

⏰10am-2:30pm and 3:30pm – 6:30pm

No need to book!

23/04/2026

❗️BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE ❗️
The session aims to look at some general strategies around the issues of transitions

Wigan Residents & Professionals ONLY

Delivered by the Targeted Education Support Service.

The session aims to look at some general strategies around the issues of transitions but also specific resources and plans that could support transitions for autistic pupils.

Many of the resources are can be adapted for pupils of all ages but a focus will be on some of the support for the transition from primary to secondary.

14/04/2026

LAST CALL FOR TOILETING WORKSHOP‼️

Toilet workshop!

This workshop is a course for parents/carers.
The course aims to help parents/carers to support their child's toileting needs.

The course offers:
To realise that each child/young person is different, what works for one may not for the other.
To learn methods and strategies that may help your child to move forward with toileting skills.
To realise there is no 'quick fix.' It will take time and consistent effort

Please scan the QR code within the picture to book your place, or use the link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/toilet-workshop-tickets-1680027580719?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

📆22nd April 2026
⏱️9.30am
📍Online (microsoft Teams)

13/04/2026

📆 Tomorrow is Magic Monday at The Meadows – check out what we’ve got going on tomorrow:-

✨𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 - 𝟵.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟱.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
Midwives providing Antenatal Clinics and initial booking appointments. We are a small team of midwives who provide continuity of care for women in the local community and women who do not speak English. Appointment only, made directly with your midwife.

✨𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 - 𝟵.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟭.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻
Supporting adults to become healthier and happier. Advice and guidance around stopping smoking.

✨𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 - 𝟵.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟭.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻
Your local, ethical alternative to high-cost lenders. Whether you're saving for a rainy day, planning for back-to-school, or just want to feel more in control of your finances, Unify is here to help. Find out how Unify can support your family’s financial wellbeing including easy savings accounts, affordable loans with no hidden fees - ever!

✨𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 - 𝟵.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟱.𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 - 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻
With You will provide confidential advice and information to residents who have questions or concerns about their or a loved ones drug or alcohol use. With You will also provide a signposting service to With You services based in the community or at their base in Wigan town centre and to other services who can provide support with other issues or concerns.

✨𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹'𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 - 𝟭𝟬.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻
Weekly Girls Club peer support, offers a safe, welcoming space for women to come together and talk openly about their mental health without judgement. Sessions are peer led and include meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and practical tools to help manage life’s challenges. Our aim is to bring women together, tackle isolation, and ensure everyone gets the support they need, based on what matters to them

✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 – 𝟭𝟭.𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟭.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
Offering practical advice and support with social issues that may be affecting your health and well-being, including drug and alcohol, debt, housing, social isolation and many more. Signposting you to other services that can support you further. Just call into the drop-in, no appointment necessary.

✨ 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 – 𝟭𝟮.𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺 - 𝟯.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻
Weekly Drop in. Got questions about your benefits? Confused by letters? Not sure if you're getting what you should? Come and talk to us, no forms and no pressure.

✨𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 – 𝟭.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟰.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻
Looking to improve your health and wellbeing? Come along to our free health check and blood pressure checks - no appointment needed! These checks are quick, confidential, and can help you stay on top of your health.

✨𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 - 𝟲.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟳.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲
Wigan MHST are offering a practical workshop designed to help parents and carers promote effective sleeping routines for children and young people.

✨ 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 – 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 – 𝟲.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 – 𝟵.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
Weekly drop in group for men, offering peer to peer support. Come and have a brew and a chat!

Our doors are open and so is the conversation – come in for a brew and see what fits.

13/04/2026

📆On the 23rd April we are hosting an ADHD Information and training session with Chris Jackson -ADHD Specialist Nurse. Please note this is not to discuss individual cases but an opportunity to find out about medication, appointments, guidance and information and any other general questions that you may have. All welcome and refreshments will be provided☕🍰💛

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-information-session-with-nurse-chris-jackson-tickets-1982874924276?aff=oddtdtcreator

⏰10-12 noon
📆Thursday 24th April
📍Ashland House, Dobson Park Way, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN2 2DX

13/04/2026

FREE EVENT

I am super excited to be a keynote speaker at this FREE hybrid event (taking place both online and in person at the University of Reading) on Wednesday 6th May.

This talk explores the recently developed Barriers to Education guidance with a focus on autism: What do autistic young people need in order to thrive?

You can book a place here https://research.reading.ac.uk/autism/autistic-thriving-in-school-and-beyond-6th-may-2026-18-45-21-00/

13/04/2026

📣𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!
This is a great opportunity to explore the range of SEND services available for children and young people aged 0–25 across Wigan Borough.

Come along to:
✨Meet professionals
✨Speak to service providers
✨Take part in workshops throughout the day
The event is open to children, young people, parents/carers, families, and professionals:

📆Monday 27 April
📍Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY
🕝10am-2:30pm and 3:30pm – 6:30pm
No booking needed, just drop in whenever suits you. A quiet space will also be available all day.

To find out more, click in the link below

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Special-Educational-Needs-and-Disability/Local-Offer/Local-Offer-Live-Event.aspx?utm_campaign=send_local_offer_live&utm_source=social&utm_medium=partners

13/04/2026

07/04/2026

📣𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!

This is a great opportunity to explore the range of SEND services available for children and young people aged 0–25 across Wigan Borough.

Come along to:
✨Meet professionals
✨Speak to service providers
✨Take part in workshops throughout the day

The event is open to children, young people, parents/carers, families, and professionals:

📆Monday 27 April
📍Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY
🕝10am-2:30pm and 3:30pm – 6:30pm

No booking needed, just drop in whenever suits you. A quiet space will also be available all day.

To find out more, click in the link in the comments.

31/03/2026

🚨 TUESDAY = YOUTH CLUB NIGHT! 🚨

Looking for a safe, fun place for your young person to go after school?
We’ve got it covered at Eduactive Youth Club 🙌

🕔 Every Tuesday | 5pm – 7pm
📍 Family Hub, Formby Avenue, Atherton
💥 FREE to attend

With Coach Dan & Coach Sophie your child can enjoy:
⚽ Sports & games
🎨 Creative activities
🎵 Music & chill zone
🏆 Team challenges
🤝 Making new friends

✔ Safe environment
✔ Friendly youth workers
✔ Loads of fun every week

No pressure. No cost. Just good vibes.
See you Tuesday! 🔥

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁...

Take a moment just for you. Slow down, enjoy a cuppa, and sit with people who truly understand the joys and challenges of caring. At Carers Connect, you can share your story, listen to others, and find comfort, support, and connection — a gentle reminder that you don’t have to walk this journey alone.