Celebrating SEND Across the month of November!
Following the success of last year’s SEND celebrations, Bromley Council and the Bromley SEND Partnership are dedicating the whole of November 2024 for sharing and celebrating the achievements of children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in Bromley.
This annual event shines a well-deserved spotlight on the work of families, service providers, carers, school staff and anyone that makes a difference to the lived experiences of our children and young people with SEND and their families.
We encourage everyone to get involved in this celebratory month!
Information Stations
- When: Throughout November
- Where: Various Children & Family Centres and Mytime Leisure Centre in Bromley
The Information Stations provide details of the SEND services available for children and young people aged 0 – 25 years with SEND, provided from the council and service providers across the areas of education, health, and social care.
In the Spotlight
- When: Throughout November
- Where: Bromley Mytime Leisure Centre
In the Spotlight exhibition will comprise creative works from children and young people with SEND who have been asked to shine a light on their friendships, their diversity and differences and hopes for the future.
Creative contributions might take the form of a performance, composing a song, joke, poem, photograph, or artwork. This can be by an individual or a group contribution.
Any paper-based contributions such as artwork, stories, poems etc. will be on public display across the borough at the Bromley Mytime leisure centre.
Social Media 'Shout Outs'
- When: Throughout November
- Where: SEND Local Offer social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and X
These social media ‘Shout Outs’ offer a chance for you to share the successful achievements from a child or young person with SEND, that has filled you with pride and made you smile.
We are asking you to tell us about services or professionals who have made a difference to the lived experiences of children and young people with SEND and their families.
These can be small messages, quotes, pictures, podcasts or video recordings which we will share on the new SEND Local Offer social media platforms and web pages.
Please send all contributions to the SEND Programme Team at sendmatters@bromley.gov.uk, and ensure appropriate consents are in place for all contributions.
Celebrating Bromley SEND Stars Event
- When: 28th November 2024
- Time: 2pm to 4pm
- Where: The Warren, Croydon Rd, Hayes, Bromley BR2 7AL
For the finale of our month-long showcase, we are holding a special by invitation only ‘Celebrating Bromley SEND Stars’ event at The Warren in Hayes.
Those who have been nominated link and shortlisted for their achievements will be invited to a celebration event, to celebrate the contributions that children and young people with SEND have made. The awards will be presented in the presence of the Mayor of Bromley, Senior Leaders from the SEND Partnership, and SEND professionals.
Invitations will be sent out at the end of October.
For further information or if you would like to get involved in this exciting calendar of events, please feel free to contact the SEND Programme Team at SENDMatters@Bromley.gov.uk
Disability Pride
- When: 30th November 2024
- Where: Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
Family Link Rock Choir Live
The Rock Choir will be supporting the Family Link fundraising event on Saturday 30th November, at Christ Church in Petts Wood.
Join in for an enjoyable evening of music, fun, and community spirit.
- When: 30th November 2024
- Where: Christ Church United Reformed Church
- Time: From 5pm
Regular Clubs and Events
Bromley Y Parent Carer Support Group
This support group is an opportunity for parents and carers who have children with additional needs to focus on themselves through the Bromley Y support group.
Starting from 18th October 2024, at 9.30am, parents can email Bromley Y at parentsandcarers@bromleyy.org to receive an invite for the online group.
Dynamic Coaching's SEND Fun Football
Join Dynamic Coaching's inclusive sessions for D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent children, young people and their families.
- When: Every Saturday
- Where: Gray's Farm Primary Academy, Grays Farm Road, Orpington, BR5 3AD
- Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Beckenham & Bromley SEND Cricket Hub
Free cricket sessions are now being run at Beckenham County Cricket Ground for young people (12-24) with disabilities. The sessions are fully funded by Lords Taverners.
- When: Every Friday (term time)
- Where: Beckenham Country Cricket Ground, Worsley Bridge Road, Beckenham, BR3 1RL
- Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Email Daniel Levey for more information at daniel.levey@kentcricket.co.uk
CASPA
CASPA offer various clubs for all ages. To find out more, visit the CASPA website:
Children and Family Centres
I Can 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, call them directly at:
- Burnt Ash 020 8697 4503
- Biggin Hill 01959 571694
- Blenheim 01689 831193
- Castlecombe 020 8857 1185
- Community Vision 020 8778 2970
- Cotmandene 020 8300 2548
Creative Junction
A weekly creative arts class for young people with SEND aged 18-26 years, running term time throughout the school year.
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.
Inclusive Creative Dance
Access Sport are supporting the launch Inclusive Creative Dance sessions, providing more opportunities for young people aged 5 to 14 years, to engage in physical activity. This commences on Wednesday 13th November with a FREE taster session!
- When: Wednesdays
- Where: St Thomas More Church, Bexley
- Session time: 5pm to 6pm
- Cost: £3 per session
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
- When: Every Friday
- Where: Rhiannon's Cafe, Bromley United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
MyClub Junior with MyTime Active
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
Super 1s Cricket Sessions!
- When: Fridays
- Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
- Where: The County Ground, Worsley Bridge Road, Beckenham, BR3 1DR
For more information contact Brian Gasking at brian.gasking@kentcricket.co.uk
Walking Football for Young People with SEND
- When: Thursdays
- Time: 10.45am to 11.45am
- Where: The Warren, Croydon Road, Bromley, BR2 7AL
- Ages: 16 to 25
For more information, please contact 07880 786323 or email hello@need2change.org
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