Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
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The Neurodiversity (ND) Support Hub
The Neurodiversity (ND) Support Hub is now open! This is a place for families, children and young people, aged 0-25 years, with Autism and ADHD related needs.
The ND Support Hub is operated by Point and provides tailored support for children and young people aged 0–25 with Autism and ADHD-related needs, with or without a formal diagnosis. The hub offers a range of needs-led support for families, including parent and carer workshops, sessions for children and young people focused on Autism and ADHD acceptance, and access to neurodiversity navigation support.
The service also delivers the “Riding the Rapids” programme, a group-based intervention designed to support families on the pathway to Autism assessment. Working in partnership with local services, the ND Hub aims to help families build confidence and access the right support,
You can call point on 0161 503 1549 or email point on ndservice@point-send.co.uk
Ability Wheelz
Oldham Ability Wheelz Cycling Centre operates from within Alexander Park on the outskirts of the town. The trails within the park are mainly flat but there are one or two inclines so be prepared to pedal harder! Lots of regular sessions throughout the week for all abilities
Must book before attending!
To Book please call 0161 503 1543
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Wheels for All - Oldham |
Riding for the Disabled Association RDA
With fun activities like riding and carriage driving, RDA provide therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement. RDA is an inclusive and diverse organisation. They welcome clients with physical and learning disabilities and autism, and there are no age restrictions.
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RDA Association |
The Disabled Ramblers
The Disabled Ramblers is a small charity working across England and Wales to help make the countryside more accessible to people with limited mobility which benefits everyone. They run 25/30 rambles designed for mobility scooters each year, organised into groups of 3 or 4 in selected areas of the country. They are run from April to October, whatever the weather.
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Disabled Ramblers |
Beach Wheelchairs
Beach Wheelchairs is a Scottish Charity which believes that everyone has the right to enjoy our beautiful beaches. All of the wheelchairs have been specially designed to enable individuals with disabilities to get back on the beach. Unlike a standard manual wheelchair they have large, rubber wheels which move easily over the sand. They hire out beach wheelchairs free of charge from each of our seaside locations using local volunteers.
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Beach Wheelchairs |
Music Groups for SEND Children
Please select the document below.
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Music Groups for SEND Children | [pdf 153KB] |
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SEND Musical Beginnings
SEND Musical Beginnings in Oldham is a fantastic initiative offering free early years music sessions for children aged 0-4 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These sessions are designed to provide a fun and engaging environment where children can explore music and movement, helping to support their development and wellbeing.
Please use the learn more link for more information.
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SEND Music Sessions | [pdf 417KB] |
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Using 50 Things to support Speech, Language & Communication development – Free Resource
Come along to this webinar to learn more about how you can use 50 Things to Do to support children's speech, language and communication.
50 Things to Do Before You’re Five is a multi-platform offer, free for families, comprising of an app and website, also supported by a range of printable resources and social media campaigns. 50Things to Do is based on the simple notion that access to fun, low or no-cost experiences with your family, indoors and outdoors, is a great way to support children’s development.
Come along to this webinar on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 4.00pm to learn more about how you can use 50 Things to Do to support children's speech, language and communication skills.
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Webinar |
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50 Things to Do Website |
Short Breaks and Activities
Please select the document below.
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POINT Information Activities | [pdf 417KB] |
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SEND Helpline (Talk Oldham)
SEND North West Newsletters
Please click on the link below to view the newsletters.
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North West SEND Monthly Newsletter |
SEND Gateway Resources
Whole School SEND is a consortium of charities, schools and organisations. We are committed to helping children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or learning differences reach their full potential.
Hosted by nasen, we deliver the Department for Education SEND Schools’ Workforce Support Contract and a randomised control trial funded by the Education Endowment Foundation. Please use the link to access the resources.
Oldham Family Information Service
The Family Information Service provides help, advice and support for parents and carers of children aged 0-20 years old.
To find out more visit their website by clicking on the picture link
Oldham SEND IASS
Formerly known as Parent Partnership, Oldham. Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information Advice and Support (IAS) Service is a FREE confidential, impartial and independent service operated by POINT Services.
Oldham SEND IAS Service exists to help parents and carers of children with additional needs and disabilities; and children and young people themselves, in matters relating to their Education, Health or Social Care provision.
Their support services are tailored to your individual needs and are both personal and confidential. They can offer you:
- Independent information about Special Needs Education.
- One-to-one advice and support.
- Details about how Special Education, Health and Social Care is organised.
- Advice about working with those involved with you, your child or young person.
- Information about local support networks.
- Access to Independent Parental Support for Parents, Carers and Young People 16+
- Support to arrange Mediation and Disagreement Resolution.
- Support with SEND Tribunal claims.
- Opportunities to improve and shape services through our SEND IAS Steering Group.
Their website contains useful information, guidance and practical tools to enable you to understand the processes and arrangements for Special Educational Needs and disability both locally and nationally so that you can make informed choices about the provision required to meet you own, or your child or young persons needs.
To find out more visit their website by clicking on the picture link.
Oldham Parent Carer Forum
We are a member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums.
Our main aim is to ensure the needs of our children and young people with SEND are met and we bring together parent carers from across Oldham to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice:
- create a culture of participation and co-production across education, health, social care and the voluntary sectors. This means that we can become involved in all aspects of designing, commissioning, delivering and reviewing services as an equal partner;
- empower our members to ensure that their voices are heard at a local, regional and national level; and
- inspire our partners by sharing good practice and knowledge.