FAMILIES who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can join Local Offer Live next week to find out more about services that can help them.
Local Offer Live is a free, drop-in showcase event aimed at helping people find out what’s available locally for children and young people with additional needs.
The event takes place at The Kube, Leicester Racecourse, in Oadby, from 9.30am-4pm on Thursday 6 March. Everyone is welcome to attend, and parking is free.
Information stands from organisations including the Disabled Children’s Service, the Special Education Service and occupational therapy will be at the event, along with lots of stands from local charities, groups and specialist support providers.
Activities will be taking place throughout the day, with the early years support team offering messy play sessions, arts and crafts from Soft Touch Arts and storytelling on the Leicester Libraries children’s Bookbus.
There will be performances from Netherhall Samba, with soloist Hayden Rosorio, and The Starz of Ashfield Academy. The Big Mouth Forum disabled children’s group will host a Q&A session, and a special ‘Celebrating Success’ awards ceremony, starting at 1pm, will highlight the achievements of young people.
Assistant city mayor for children and young people, Cllr Elaine Pantling, said: “Local Offer Live is always a really good event, highlighting the range of services and the wider support network that is available in the city for children and young people with SEND and their families.
“We know that finding the support that works for you and your family can be challenging. Local Offer Live brings everyone together in one place, making it easier to access the right support and get specialist advice.
“It’s also a great chance to enjoy some performances from our young people, and to celebrate their successes at our awards ceremony.”
For more details of Local Offer Live, visit families.leicester.gov.uk/local-offer-live.
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