Events in July
Autism Parent and Carer Group
Please come along to our parent and carer groups, run as part of Bromley's All-age Autism Strategy Partnership.
- Find out more about autism.
- Find out how and where you can get support.
- Talk to other parents.
- Share ideas to help improve your experiences.
There will be two sessions taking place for parents and carers.
Session one in person
- When: Tuesday 2nd July
- Where: Civic Centre, Committee Room 5, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH
- Time: 12.45pm to 2.30pm
Session two online
- When: Tuesday 2nd July 2024
- Where: virtual by Teams meeting
- Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Email sendmatters@bromley.gov.uk for the Teams link.
Social Communication Needs Coffee Morning
Come along to a drop-in social communication needs coffee morning.
- When: Monday 15th July 2024
- Where: Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Blenheim Road, Orpington BR6 9BH
- Time: 10am to 11.30am
Changing from Primary to Secondary School Webinar for Parents and Carers
A free, one-off session supporting parents and carers of incoming Year 7 pupils being delivered by Bromley Y.
The session will:
- reflect on challenges and opportunities for children transitioning to secondary school
- consider ways to build confidence and promote independence
- find out about strategies to help your child explore and manage worries
- think about ways of containing your own worries and emotions about this significant milestone
The next webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams on Saturday 20th July at 10am.
Changing from Primary to Secondary School Webinar for Parents and Carers
A free, one-off session supporting parents and carers of incoming Year 7 pupils being delivered by Bromley Y.
The session will:
- reflect on challenges and opportunities for children transitioning to secondary school
- consider ways to build confidence and promote independence
- find out about strategies to help your child explore and manage worries
- think about ways of containing your own worries and emotions about this significant milestone
The next webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 15th August at 1pm and Friday 30th August at 4pm.
Changing from Primary to Secondary School Webinar for Parents and Carers
A free, one-off session supporting parents and carers of incoming Year 7 pupils being delivered by Bromley Y.
The session will:
- reflect on challenges and opportunities for children transitioning to secondary school
- consider ways to build confidence and promote independence
- find out about strategies to help your child explore and manage worries
- think about ways of containing your own worries and emotions about this significant milestone
The next webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams on Saturday 14th September at 10am and Tuesday 24th September at 4pm.
Regular Clubs and Events
CASPA
CASPA offer various clubs for all ages. To find out more, visit the CASPA website:
Children and Family Centres
Learn and Play sessions are running out of all the children and family centres (CFC).
The sessions are for children aged under 5, with additional needs diagnosed or undiagnosed and are bookable via the children and family centres. To find out more, email directly at:
- BurntAshcfc@bromley.gov.uk
- BigginHillcfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Blenheimcfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Castlecombecfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Communityvisioncfc@bromley.gov.uk
- Cotmandenecfc@bromley.gov.uk
There will be dates for additional sessions in the summer (July/August). The dates are as follows:
- Biggin Hill CFC, 23rd July
- Castlecombe CFC, 29th July
- Community Vision CFC, 30th July
- Blenheim CFC, 6th August
- Burnt Ash CFC, 12th August
- Cotmandene CFC, 12th August
Disability Inclusive Swim Sessions
Disability Inclusive swim sessions are now taking place within Zambezi Swim School, with support from Access Sport.
Coaches at Zambezi Swim School have swim teacher training, as well as disability inclusion training – the perfect sessions for pupils who are d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent. This includes children with physical impairments, health conditions, learning disabilities or sensory impairments.
- When: Every Thursday (term time) - until summer holidays
- Where: Royal Park Academy, Sidcup
- Session time: 30 minute classes (5 children and 5 parents per class)
To find out more contact the provider directly at info@zambezisportsschool.co.uk.
Encounter Worship
Worship for those with Special Educational Needs taking place.
- When: Sunday 14th July 2024
- Where: Christ Church Beckenham Hall, Fairfield Road, Beckenham, BR3 3LE
- Time: 3pm to 4pm
Pulse Disability Sports Club
Pulse Disability Sports Club provides the opportunity for d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent club members from aged 8-17 years to participate in an array of weekly inclusive multi sports activities across our clubs in London and the South East.
The sessions focus on fun, inclusive games and activities, with a variety of sports and activities including boccia, dodgeball, multi sports. Sessions are adapted to each young person’s needs.
These sessions are inclusive to anyone who is neurodivergent (including autism and ADHD), has a learning disability/difficulty, visual impairment, D/deaf or hard of hearing, a mental health or long-term health condition or physical impairment. All abilities/disabilities welcome!
To find out more, visit the Pulse Social website:
Remark Community Parent and Children Group
Remark's Parent and Children group provides workshops, advocacy, social meet ups and exciting trips.
The group is aimed at both deaf parents with hearing children and hearing parents with deaf children. The age range for children is 0-11 years old, primary school age. Siblings of deaf children are warmly invited to join too.
To find out more, visit the Remark Community website:
Rhiannon's Cafe
A warm welcome awaits you at Rhiannon's Cafe, a neuro-diverse cafe in Bromley.
Regular inclusive events and activities in a warm and safe space. Meet up with your friends or meet new people.
Rhiannon's Cafe is part of Creative and Neuro-Diverse Innovations (CANDI) Community Interest Company, a non-profit making organisation.
New social opportunity at Rhiannon's Cafe every Friday
Enjoy a barbecue at Rhiannon's Cafe.
- When: Every Friday
- Where: Rhiannon's Cafe Summer Garden, Bromley United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
MyClub Junior with MyTime Active
Special SEND soft play sessions at Walnuts Leisure Centre.
SEND soft play sessions are taking place exclusively for MyJunior club members.
- When: Wednesday 24th July, and Wednesday 28th August
- Where: Walnuts Leisure Centre, Lych Gate Road, Orpington, BR6 0TJ
- Time: 3.30pm to 5pm for ages 3 to 12 or 5pm to 6pm for ages 13 to 18
Teen Circuits for young people aged 11+ with special educational needs or disabilities
Get active with a fitness professional who will guide you through a session in the Pavilion Leisure Centre's gym.
- When: Every Monday from 5pm to 6pm at the
- Where: Pavilion Leisure Centre, Kentish Way, Bromley BR1 3EF
- Time: 5pm to 6pm
Parent carers must stay at all times. Sessions are charged at £6.75 per session.
To register, please email: myclub@mytimeactive.co.uk