There are many services available to support families and children with SEND to help support you MYSENSability has taken the hassle out of the endless searching on the internet and listed some of them for you in one place
AppleCast offers a safe environment for young people with SEN or Behavioural difficulties to achieve through the sport of angling. https://www.castnw.net/
Craig's Barber Shop is a multi award winning Neuro-typical, LGBTQIA+ welcoming, and neuro-diverse barbershop in Bolton, Greater Manchester in England. It was founded in 2018. We wanted to create a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all genders and abilities.
The shop offers a variety of haircuts, including traditional cuts, modern styles, and haircuts for children. Craig is experienced in working with neuro-divergents. He take the time to understand each client's individual needs and create a haircut that is comfortable and stylish.
Boxing For Better C.I.C. exists to give young people, families, and under represented members of our communities opportunities to improve their physical and mental health and well being through boxing. We deliver a range of sessions right across the borough of Wigan & Leigh. We aim to continue our great work and focus on tackling of societal problems like drugs, gangs, anti social behaviour, unemployment, poor educational engagement and access to positive activity https://www.boxingforbetter.co.uk/
BMX
Manchester velodrome offers SEND sessions on a Tuesday evening 6-7 limited places learn how to ride a BMX with access to the famous BMX tracks and large Trikes to suit all age ranges https://www.nationalcyclingcentre.com/
We know caring can be a very demanding and often isolating role, so we are here to make life a little easier by tailoring the help, support and advice to each person’s unique situation. We will work with you, alongside other support services, to find the support that’s right for you and the person you care for.
We provide our services around the Wigan and Leigh Borough including community venues and recreational areas, as well as from our Carers Centre hub at 3–5 Frederick Street, Hindley. All of our services are free of charge (or subsidised) and confidential. https://wlcccarers.com/
Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance. Most noticeably this is all achieved through our two nationally acclaimed initiatives, our namesake Wheels for All and Pedal Away
An alternative education programme where children and young people can learn in a safe and nurturing environment, guided by highly trained coaches at over 130 BHS Approved Riding Centres.
https://www.bhs.org.uk/go-riding/changing-lives-through-horses/
EASTLEIGH AFC OFFERS SEND Football training sessions offering varied aged ranges all coaches have received MYSENSability send training
Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the support a family may need, from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 (or 25 if they have a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).
https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Family-Hubs/index.aspx
Welcome to the A-team Hub part of the Leigh Community Trust’s core delivery, supporting children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD, Cerebal Palsy and other SEND conditions; their families, and carers in the Wigan Borough and also North West .
We focus on pre & post-diagnostic support and life-changing early intervention with autistic children and young people.
