All our Family Hubs and Nurseries welcome everyone to groups and sessions available throughout the hubs.Â
Each hub has a named SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) who is there to offer support and guidance to parents/carers and children. If you require further information please contact your nearest Family Hub.
Our local offer is outlined on Calderdale Council’s Local offer page. This page has all the information you need on the support and services available to children and young people (birth to 25 yrs) with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. Calderdale Council also have a Facebook page.
As Family Hubs and Nurseries we have good working relationships with a range professionals for example speech and language therapist, portage and health visitors.
DCATCH (Disabled Children Access to Childcare) is funding that can be applied for specifically for children between 0-5 years who have additional needs and may need some additional support, resources to make adaptations within the nursery environment in order for the child to access nursery provision.
www.changing-places.org
www.nasen.org.uk (National Association Special Educational Needs)
This group is for 0-18 year olds with additional needs and their families where you can request support and advice, meet other local families and learn about services in your area. This group runs in North Halifax.
01422 243941
An interactive stay and play for children with identified additional needs in Lower Valley. The group values inclusivity, individuality, diversity and equality for all. A safe space where you can join in the fun, meet other families in a stimulating and secure environment.
There is also support and advice monthly from specialist, dedicated inclusion worker.
Call: 01484 714768
A short break can give a child with an additional need the opportunity to have an enjoyable experience accessing local services with the support of a personal assistant.
short.breaksbrokerage@calderdale.gov.uk
01422 394087
Once you click on the external website to view its content, we hope you will find it useful but Family Hubs and Nurseries North Halifax Partnership accept no responsibility for advice given by accessing these links
Useful links to information and resources, suggested and used by families with children and young people with autism.
calderdale@nas.org.uk
Run by parents for parents the website offers information and support including medical issues, nutrition, therapies, disability and family rights, holiday advice, and equipment
Tel: 07543 914431
 A national arrangement of parking concessions for people with severe mobility problems to access goods and services by allowing them to park close to their destination.
Tel: 01422 393000
A charity working to improve the lives of adult carers throughout CalderdaleÂ
Suite 6B, Rimani House, 14-16 Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5BD
01422 369101
calderdale@nas.org.uk
A support group for adults, children and young people with Downs Syndrome.Â
Tel: 01422 344987
Aims to increase understanding, awareness and knowledge of the needs of people with complex communication needs.
Provide accessible arts sessions for children and young people with additional needs.
Learn from the experience of other parents of SEND children. Provides a wide range of advice and support for families with disabled children.
Tel: 0808 808 3555
Is a parent led organisation that provides support and delivers a range of services to help parents and carers of children with additional needs. We exist for all families of disabled children and young people in Calderdale aged 0-25 who have special needs, ongoing health conditions, physical disabilities or learning disabilities, including those who are awaiting diagnosis.
Whether you want help to navigate the disability and SEN systems, speak to someone who has an idea of what you are going through, access training, meet new friends or have your opinion on local services hear, the team can help.
hi@uniqueways.org.uk
01422 343090
The Portage and Early Years Support Teacher Team is part of the Specialist Inclusion Teams. They are nationally accredited portage home visitors and qualified teachers. They work with families and Early Year providers. This is to make sure the youngest children with SEND get the extra educational support they need.
01422 392579
specialistinclusion@calderdale.gov.uk
Most Children and Young People with SEND can have their needs met by support from:
At times children need extra targeted support from specialist education services. In Calderdale these are provided by the Specialist Inclusion Team. This team supports those aged 0-19 that have complex needs, including:
Their focus is to reduce and remove barriers to learning.
01422 394 114
specialistinclusion@calderdale.gov.uk
Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax, HX1 1UJ
North Halifax Partnership offer a range of services through their Family Support Service. We are there to help and support families to improve their quality of life. We offer support around:
Lower Valley – Covering the Calderdale areas of Brighouse, Elland, Greetland and Stainland, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe, Rastrick and Sowerby Bridge
Tel: 01484 386621
North & East –Covering the Calderdale areas of Illingworth, Mixenden, Northowram, Shelf, Ovenden, and Warley
Tel: 01422 251090
Each family has a named Health Visitor who, if the family wishes, acts as a care-coordinator. Your Health Visitor works directly with your whole family to make sure you are supported consistently and with guidance are able to take ownership of your family’s health goals.
There is a single point of access telephone number:
Tel: 0303045076
(this is a local rate telephone number)
