York Local Offer

Join us this week at children’s centre Family Hubs for masking tape reveal painting.

No need to book just drop-in between 9am and 12noon for FREE play, craft, family information and refreshments.

You can also find us a select Explore Library sites 10am-1pm around story time (10:30am-11am) to help you access family information.

Explore: Acomb Library Learning Centre York Explore Library and Archive Explore York Libraries and Archives Acomb into Holgate, Local Area Coordinator Tang Hall Community Centre Tang Hall Big Local Heworth, Local Area Coordination Westfield, York Local Area Coordination Clifton York, Local Area Coordination YORK Travellers Trust Tang Hall, York Local Area Coordination

Little Stars Portage Group at The Avenues Children's Centre on Tuesdays from 10-11.30am.

For parents/carers of pre-school children with additional needs or disabilities.

Summer Term: Tuesday 4 June to 16 July

No need to book - just come along.

For more information, call or text Lauren on 07936366002

The Education Psychology support line is open every Wednesday - term time only - between 9.30 and 11.30 am.

This is a confidential telephone support service staffed by Educational Psychologists to talk through questions or concerns about children and young people's well being or learning.

To book a slot, please email [email protected] with your name and contact number.

Bookings close on Mondays at 5pm, and you will be contacted by email on Tuesday with a time slot for your consultation.

Looking for FREE and FUN activities to do this July?

Then pop along to our Family Hub Drop-ins.

Join us for FREE play, crafts, family information and refreshments
https://www.raiseyork.co.uk/warm-welcome-1

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Westfield, York Local Area Coordination Micklegate, York Local Area Coordination
GuildHall, York Local Area Coordination Local Area Coordinators for New Earswick and Huntington Clifton Green Primary School Clifton Green Primary School YORK Travellers Trust Tang Hall, York Local Area Coordination Haxby & Wigginton, York Local Area Coordination Fishergate, Fulford & Heslington; Local Area CoordinationSalam Ray York Local Offer City of York Council

Little Stars Portage Group at Westfield Children's Centre on Mondays from 10 to 11.30am.

For parents and carers of pre-school children with additional needs or disabilities.

Summer Term: Monday 3 June to 15 July

No need to book, just come along. For more information, call or text Lauren on 07936366002

SIGN LANGUAGE PLAY DATE 😀 Join Sign with Sarah-jade on the 8th May!

Calling all parents and little ones! Join us for an unforgettable adventure blending learning and creativity!

Experience the joy of British Sign Language (BSL) with Sign with Sarah-jade in our toddler signing BSL fun session play date!

Inspired by the beloved tale of Brown Bear, we'll embark on a colourful journey learning signs for Red Bird, Yellow Duck, and Blue Horse etc.

After immersing ourselves in the story, get ready to unleash your child's artistic flair in a pottery painting session! Watch as they decorate their very own ceramic bear, bringing the story to life in their own unique way!

This experience isn't just about fun and creativity; it's also the perfect opportunity to celebrate National Deaf Awareness Week! By fostering communication skills through BSL, we're promoting inclusivity and understanding.

For just £18 per child, including juice and biscuits, this one-hour adventure promises laughter, learning, and lasting memories!

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot! 🎉

TO BOOK: https://bookwhen.com/thepaintingpot/?tags=signing

HALF TERM ACTIVITY 😀 The half term holiday is just around the corner and we've got a fab IMPs Holiday Club on offer for children and young people aged 8+.

IMPs are joining forces with York Theatre Royal to go 'Around the World in 80 Days (ish)! There'll be storytelling with crafts, drama games, and you'll even make musical soundscapes to your journey around the world.

When: Friday 31st May Where: New Earswick Folk Hall, Hawthorne Terrace, YO32 4AQ

Ages 8+ - 1.30-3.30pm

iMUSE- 12.30- 3.30pm

Cost : £12 (payable on the day by cash or card)

To book on, use this link, or give them a call on 01904 626965.

Fill | IMPs Holiday Club Booking Form Please use the form below to book onto the IMPs holiday clubs. All of our activities are held at New Earswick Folk Hall The IMPs Express Friday 2nd June Ages 5-11: 10am-12pm Ages 11+: 1:30-3:30pm Please contact us if siblings wish to attend together, but don't fall into the same age group.....

Join us on May 13th at 12pm for our FREE webinar on "Moving for the Mind: The Benefits of Exercise for Mental Wellbeing" as we kick off Mental Health Awareness Week. 🧠💪

This session will delve into this year's theme of movement for good mental health and wellbeing, covering everything from the science-backed benefits of exercise to practical tips on changing your exercise habits.

📅 Date: May 13th
🕛 Time: 12pm
📍 Location: Microsoft Teams (link will be sent upon sign-up)

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to discover the power of movement for your mental wellbeing!

Secure your free place here: https://www.yorkmind.org.uk/support-for-businesses/free-wellbeing-webinars/moving-for-the-mind-the-benefits-of-exercise-for-mental-wellbeing/

The Door 84 Community Café gives local York residents of all ages an opportunity to meet, chat and socialise with other community members over a lovely cuppa ☕️

Our Café, Community Food Stall and Fair Share Stall is open every Wednesday 2pm-4pm at Door 84 Youth and Community Centre down Lowther Street 📌

The Community Food Stall can be accessed whilst the café is open, providing pasta, sauces, biscuits, rice and drinks, as well as household products and toiletries. All products have been donated to Door 84 to share with our community.

Thank you to everyone who donates essential items to our Community Food Stall.
If you are in need of support at this time, come down to the Cafe and Food Project every Friday 💙

GET INVOLVED AND HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Working Together with C*C

Maxine Squire, Assistant Director of Education, Skills and SEND would like to meet you to listen to your experiences in a range of areas and also to share some information about new materials to support the phase transfer process. This coproduction event is your opportunity to use your lived experience to work alongside C*C and inform their planning. Please email [email protected] to let us know your intention to attend, stating which session

Session 1: Thursday 16th May 10:00 am to 11:30, Tang Hall Explore
Session 2: Monday 20th May 1pm - 2pm. Wilberforce Trust House.

In addition an online option is availible to those
who are unable to make a face to face event
Session 3: online. Monday 13th May 6pm

Edible York are having a special event at Tang Hall Community Centre.

Join them this Friday (26th April) 10:30am-12noon for some planting advice and activities.

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There will be a supported internship cohort with Aviva in York starting September. 2024

We’re looking for young people aged 17-24 in York with an EHCP who is interested in going into employment within administration, data, ICT, projects etc.

The education partner is York College and the Supported Employment partner is United Response

If you would like further information, please email [email protected] - the recruitment day will be 3 May 2024

The next autism-friendly screening at City Screen Picturehouse is this Sunday!

AUTISM FRIENDLY SHOWINGS 😀 Your next autism friendly showing is being held on Sunday 21st April at 11am.

You can book either online, in-person in advance or just on the day

https://ticketing.picturehouses.com/Ticketing/visSelectTickets.aspx?cinemacode=018&txtSessionId=17366&visLang=1

HAVE YOUR SAY🗣 CLOSING ON MONDAY 8TH APRIL. Have you used the new York SEND Local Offer website?

Tell us what you think of the new website and how we can continue to improve the offer to you as parent carers.

YIKs Parent Carer Forum - York MarySimpson Yiks Parent Carer York Sendiass York Family Information Service City of York Council

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National Siblings Day is coming up on 10 April 2024 - Join Sibs in celebrating this global awareness day that recognises brothers and sisters! This year, they will be running free creative art sessions for young siblings on Saturday 13 April.

For more information on the art sessions, visit here: https://buff.ly/45bgJ88
For more information on the National Siblings Day, visit here: https://buff.ly/3qMSpbu

Looking for some free fun, play, crafts as well as family information then drop into the Family Hubs.
All families are welcome drop-in to the Children's Centres 9am-12noon.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hob Moor Children's Centre.
Wednesdays at The Avenues and Clifton Children's Centres.
For family information only drop in and see our Family Navigators at select Explore sites 10am-1pm (story and rhyme times 10:30am-11am).
https://www.raiseyork.co.uk/warm-welcome-1
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HAVE YOUR SAY🗣 Have you used the new York SEND Local Offer website?

Tell us what you think of the new website and how we can continue to improve the offer to you as parent carers

YIKs Parent Carer Forum - York MarySimpson Yiks Parent Carer York Sendiass Family Information Service City of York Council

SEND Local Offer Website Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

SEN FREE drop-ins at Burnholme Sports Centre this Easter Holiday.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Local Offer YIKs All About Autism The Snappy Trust Burnholme Sports Centre Tang Hall, York Local Area Coordination , Local Area Coordination

There are still a few slots available for the YIKS All About YIKs All About Autism Easter Holiday Club

Yiks AAA – York Autism advise and help This is a dedicated site to All Things Autism here in York including Autism clubs, Holiday clubs and Training for parents.

As part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, or HAF, Door 84 will be running a range of sessions over the Easter School Holidays! As well as all the great activities, all sessions will include a meal, snacks and drinks throughout.🥳

The cost of attending is free to anyone who receives free school meals, and just £1 for anyone else!

Book via the HAF booking website or chat to a member of the Door 84 team! 💙

Why not join our friends at SENses at Easter .....

FREE crafts and play over the Easter Holidays at the Family Hubs.

Drop-in to the children’s centres Family Hubs for craft, play and refreshments.

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Now that the Easter Holidays are here don't forget we have
lots happening here @ Tang Hall Explore Library, and The reading Cafe is open as usual.

HAVE YOUR SAY🗣 Have you used the new York SEND Local Offer website?

Tell us what you think of the new website and how we can continue to improve the offer to you as parent carers.

YIKs Parent Carer Forum - York MarySimpson Yiks Parent Carer York Sendiass York Family Information Service City of York Council

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This Week at the Family Hubs FREE drop-ins.

We will be making some Easter/Spring crafts this week.

Join us to make Easter Cards on Tuesday 26th March 9am-12noon at Hob Moor Children's Centre.

We will be making Easter/Spring Wreaths on Wednesday 27th March at Clifton and The Avenues Children's Centres and Thursday 29th March at Hob Moor Children's Centres 9am-12noon we will be making Easter/Spring Wreaths.

You can also speak to an Information Officer at all drop-ins to access free and impartial family information.

As always we be at select explore sites for family information.

Explore: Acomb Library Learning Centre Acomb into Holgate, Local Area Coordinator
Westfield, York Local Area Coordination Tang Hall, York Local Area Coordination Heworth, Local Area Coordination Clifton York, Local Area Coordination York Mumbler News Page Vikings - York for kids

AUTISM FRIENDLY SHOWINGS 😀 Your next autism friendly showing is being held this Sunday (17th March)

You can book either online, in-person in advance or just on the day

https://ticketing.picturehouses.com/Ticketing/visSelectTickets.aspx?cinemacode=018&txtSessionId=17366&visLang=1

What can be done to make York more accessible for residents and commuters?
If you have answers and want to discuss current challenges, please join us City of York Council on:
- Saturday 16 March, 2-4pm at The Friends’ Meeting House, Friargate YO1 9RL
- Monday 18 March, 10am-12pm at Citadel, Gillygate YO13 7EA
You can sign up at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7LYJPX

CHEERLEADING 😀 Did you know that Vikings Cheerleading offer a autism friendly gymnastics sessions?

For young people ages 4-17 with autism at Milthorpe School 5:30-6:30pm on Wednesdays.

For more information, contact [email protected]