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Information from City of York Council about SEND Central

Forthcoming events at SEND CENTRAL include an information session on how parents and carers can support their primary school-aged child when they are experiencing big emotions, with a questions and answer session at the end.

The session will be led by York School Wellbeing Service and will be held on Monday 19 January from 1-2pm.

Drop into the hub at Clifton Children’s Centre for help and support with any SEND queries or visit https://www.yorksend.org/ to see a full timetable of events and activities.

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SEND Central January News

SEND central is the new hub where parents can access support from a range of services. Your child does not need a diagnosis to access this service. There is support for emotional needs in addition to many other things. Attached are posters detailing support available this month.

Click the images above for larger .pdf versions

York Inspirational Kids is a support group for families of children and young people who have a disability and/or additional need and live in the York area.

The group support each other online, offer information and signposting to help families through difficult periods as well as offering social events so that families can meet informally. You can click to read a .pdf of their January newsletter, or click to enlarge the images below.

Click here for a .pdf version of the YIKs January Newsletter

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York Family Learning – Spring 2026

York Family Learning will be hosting sessions on Wednesday mornings at the Fulford Explore library (at St Oswald’s school) 8:45am -10:30am with free refreshments  –  free courses and resources

Wed 7th Jan – Drop in: find out more about courses, sign up and refreshments, 8:45am – 10:30am

Wed 14th Jan – 11th Feb: Supporting Children and Young People with Mental Wellbeing – 5 week course, 8:45am – 10:30am

Wed  24th Feb – 20th May: Introduction to Supporting Children at School – 12 week course, 8:45am – 12:45 am (equivalent to a TA 2 training unit – not accredited, but leads onto opportunities to complete a Level 3 accredited qualification) all supported by York Learning.

Low Moor Spring 2026

Wednesday am Early Start: for parents with 0-2 yr olds (12 weeks)

Wednesday pm Monster Book fun workshop (1 week)

Wednesday pm Stories Songs and Rhymes: for parents of children 3-7yr old (5 weeks)

Please see below for flyers for with further information about these events.

 

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Togetherness – an update on wellbeing for every school parent

Togetherness is the new face of inourplace, the NHS emotional health digital learning hub funded in your area to provide your family with free access to expert learning about childhood development, wellbeing, brain changes, and much more to help you to connect with your children and make sure they thrive. Click here to download the update as a .pdf, or see the images below.

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Big Wags from Bodhi!

Woof hello, everyone! 🐶

I’ve had such a pawsome time walking with you along the river this week! The leaves are crunchy, the air smells amazing, and there are so many exciting things to see (and sniff!).

I love it when we walk together — you talk to me, walk so nicely, and you’re brilliant at being calm and kind.

Remember, a little walk and some fresh air can make you feel wag-tastic inside! Big wags,Bodhi