The next SEND Local Offer Roadshow is being held in Coalville later this month.

This free event will take place between 9:30am- 2:30pm at Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 19 June. 

It will be aimed at families, but is also open to anyone who would like more information about support available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

Around 40 organisations which support SEND children and their families are expected to attend the event, which has been organised by Leicestershire County Council. 

There will also be workshops running throughout the day, ranging from reflexology to school attendance, as well as several sessions focussed on autism which will be led by Autism Hub Midlands.  

Jane Moore, county council director of Children and Family Services, said: "The Local Offer roadshows provide a great opportunity for parents, carers, and organisations to come together and discuss the SEND offerings in Leicestershire.

"The workshops will provide attendees with greater knowledge on a wide range of topics straight from industry experts. I would encourage anyone with an interest in supporting children and young people with special educational needs to sign up and check out the sessions."

People can drop in to the event, but attendees who have signed up in advance will be sent a form to make their workshop choices. However, anyone on the day can take part in workshops, depending on capacity.

To book, click HERE.

Workshop information 

09.45 – 10.30am 

• Self-Care Hand Reflexology Routine with Sunrise Wellbeing

Find out what reflexology is, how it works. Carry out a rainbow relaxation routine on your own hands. You will discover how these movements on the hands can support you and your child physically and emotionally. 

• Understanding Autism with Autism Hub Midlands

This workshop is designed to support parents and carers in understanding autism. 

• Annual Health Checks & STOMP with Primary Care Liaison Team

An opportunity to learn more about the annual health checks offered by your GP practice, discuss health needs of people with a learning disability and an introduction to the STOMP/STAMP campaign and what it means for you. 

10.45 – 11.30am

• What matters to you about Health & Social Care? By Healthwatch Leicester & Leicestershire

Find out how Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire can help you. 

An opportunity to discuss your health and social care concerns or just ask a question? 

• Understanding Sensory Processing by Autism Hub Midlands

This workshop is designed to support parents and carers in understanding sensory processing differences. 

• Experimenting with collage by SENSE Hub

Using a range of new and recycled paper, found objects and washi tape, explore the technique of collage. A self-portrait, a picture of your home or a favourite place, create your artwork alongside Sense Hub Loughborough's Resident Visual Artist Hannah.

11.45-12.30 

• School Attendance Difficulties by Define Fine/Leicestershire County Council Inclusion Service
• Understanding Overwhelm, Meltdowns and Shutdowns by Autism Hub Midlands

This workshop is designed to support personal assistants in understanding autistic overwhelm, meltdowns and shutdowns. Parents and carers may also attend this workshop.

12.45-13.15 

• Super 1s Cricket Taster by Leicestershire Cricket

Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket. Community cricket hubs allow participants the chance to receive coaching, compete against their peers and enjoy the benefits of playing sport.