Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
The Neurodiversity (ND) Support Hub
NeuroHub Oldham is a service supporting families, professionals and people with additional needs. They have set up a service at Lees Library on Monday evenings to support families of children with a special need/undiagnosed need, professionals such as teachers who may require support and advice, and the newly diagnosed. They have worked in special needs education for 17+ years and specialise in autism and behaviour, as well as numerous other areas.
Please click on the document to find out more.
Family Information Service
The Family Information Service provides help, advice and support for parents and carers of children aged 0-20 years old.
To access the Oldham Family Information Service please click on the link.
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Oldham Family Hubs |
POINT - Parents of Oldham in Touch
The P.O.I.N.T. website is packed with information to support you and your child. We are determined that through our collaborations across Health, Education and Social Care, that together, we can improve the life chances and aspirations of children and young people with additional Needs and disabilities.
POINT, Chadderton Court, 451 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham. OL9 9LB
Please click on the link to visit their website.
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
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GOV.UK Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children |
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POINT Services with QR Codes | [pdf 111KB] |
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POINT Drop-In Sessions
Do you have a child or young person with additional needs or disabilities, aged 0-25? Whether they have a diagnosis or not, POINT is there to help!
Join Point for information, advice, and support. Connect with others and discover a range of services they offer, including:
- Peer-to-peer support
- Signposting to relevant resources
- Referrals to other POINT Services
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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50 Things to do website |
POINT Activities Information
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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.
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Musical Beginning for Under Fives |
