SEN-Fit cic

30/11/2025

Looking for something to do today….i hear there is a special visitor there 11-12 too 🎅🏻

It’s today! Get ready for some festive fun! 🎄✨

Join us for the Infinite Wellbeing Community Centre Christmas Fair on Sunday, November 30th, from 11 am - 2 pm!
🎁 Huge variety of stalls for all your Christmas shopping. 🖍️ FREE Kids Craft Stations.
* 🏰 FREE entry to the Christmas Fair and our Role Play Area!

Come and get into the Christmas spirit! Food and drink will be available to purchase. We can't wait to see you!
ChristmasFair

29/11/2025

🌈 Introducing Our 2026 Family Support Offer 🌈

At SEN Fit CIC, we know that supporting a child or adult with SEND or long-term health conditions is a journey and you don’t have to walk it alone.
That’s why our 2026 Family Support Offer has been designed to give families the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive.

💛 What’s Included in Our 2026 Offer?
✨ Practical Support – Help navigating EHCP's, DLA and wellbeing.
✨ Inclusive Fitness Sessions – Accessible activities for all ages and abilities.
✨ Workshops & Resources – From anxiety support to Sensory skills.
✨ Community Connection – A safe, welcoming space to meet families who understand.
✨ Holiday Activities – to help get you out and about during the school holidays.

🌟 Our Mission for 2026
To empower families with understanding, encouragement, and opportunities to move, grow, and feel supported every step of the way.

We have closed our 1:1 Family Support for 2025. Register your interest in support with completing DLA applications, School support, EHCPS, or anything else that needs a more bespoke consideration by emailing info@sen-fit.co.uk so we can add you to our January Appointments

If you’d like to learn more or register your interest, send us a message or Email
Here’s to a year of connection, confidence, and community. 💫

26/11/2025

🌟 Couch to OK Starts This January! 🌟
Ready to start the new year feeling stronger, more confident, and supported every step of the way? Our Couch to OK programme is the perfect gentle introduction to movement, designed especially for anyone looking to move more, including adults with SEND, Long-term health conditions and Anxiety — and their families.

👟 What is Couch to OK?
A friendly, accessible, and enjoyable fitness pathway that helps you build confidence and stamina at your own pace. No pressure, no judgement — just progress.

✨ Why join us?

Inclusive and supportive sessions

Adapted activities for all abilities

A great way to ease into movement for the new year

Community, encouragement, and fun!

📅 Starting January
Let’s kick off 2026 with positivity, connection, and a fresh start.
Meeting 7th January 2026, at 09:30 am at Shipley Park main car park by the black wheel.

If you’d like more information or want to reserve a spot, get in touch — we’d love to welcome you!

Email us: info@sen-fit.co.uk

22/11/2025

🎳 Free Active Carer Bowling Night! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate a year of being active together with a FREE bowling session at Genesis, Alfreton – 7–8pm! 💙

No need to of attended previous sessions

Whether you’re a paid or unpaid carer, this evening is all about you — a chance to relax, have fun, and spend time with others who understand the challenges and rewards of caring.

Being active is so important for carers:
💪 It helps reduce stress and boost energy levels
🧠 Improves mental wellbeing and focus
💬 Offers a chance to connect with others and share experiences
💖 Reminds you to take time for yourself — because self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential

No referral needed — just turn up, have fun, and bring a friend along! Let’s celebrate an amazing year of movement, support, and community together. 🙌
Cant make this sessions? let us know in the comments what you'd like for 2026

20/11/2025

🎳 Active Carers – One Year Celebration! 🎉

We’re wrapping up our current Active Carers programme with a fun, FREE bowling night to celebrate a fantastic year of getting active together! 💪💙

🎉 Free Bowling Session
📍 Genesis Family Entertainment Centre, Alfreton
🕖 7–8pm
📅11th December 2025

Open to all carers – paid or unpaid – no referral needed. Just come along, have fun, and even bring a friend! 👭

It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of an amazing year of movement, connection, and support. Let’s end on a high and celebrate everything we’ve achieved together! 🙌

Cant attend this one? Help us by telling us how you'd like to get active or what activities you'd like next year by commenting below

19/11/2025

🧩 Adult Neurodiversity Social Group 🧩

Looking for a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with others who just get it? 💬
Join our Adult Neurodiversity Social Group — a supportive environment to chat, share experiences, and take part in activities like LEGO building, painting, or whatever the group chooses each month 🎨🧱

✅ Access to support, signposting & information
☕ Refreshments provided
💬 No pressure — join in as much or as little as you like

Come as you are, make friends, and find your community 💙

17/11/2025

🎄✨ SEND Holiday Club – Christmas Fun Is Coming! ✨🎄

We’re spreading festive joy this December with our SEND Holiday Club Christmas Sessions – packed with fun, friendship, and festive magic! Back at Both Langley Mill and Borrowash on 22,d &23rd December and 2nd January.

🎅 What’s On:
🌟 North Pole Day – festive games, sensory play & winter crafts
🎉 Christmas Party – Borrowash: Monday 22nd December
🎄 Christmas Party – Langley Mill: Tuesday 23rd December
🥳 New Year’s Day Themed Session – celebrate the new year SEN Fit style!

Each day includes:
🍪 Sensory cooking
💪 Fun fitness activities
🍽️ Food provided
💫 Inclusive, supportive environment for children and young people with SEND

Free for most SEND Children in Derbyshire, Thanks to HAF funding.
Spaces fill up fast – don’t miss out on our most magical sessions of the year!
Space must be booked.

📍 Locations: Borrowash & Langley Mill
📅 Dates: 22nd & 23rd December, 2nd January all sessions are 9-1
💌 To book your space or find out more, message us on 07734455806 or email info@sen-fit.co.uk

Let’s make this Christmas one to remember! ❤️

14/11/2025

Are you passionate about supporting families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have a warm, empathetic approach and the ability to guide parents through the systems, challenges and celebrations that come with raising a neurodivergent child?
We are looking for a committed Family Support Worker to join our team and make a positive difference to the lives of families in our community.
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers of children with SEND. You will help families navigate the education, health and social care system, and ensure they feel heard, supported and empowered.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting parents to complete DLA and PIP applications, EHCP requests, and review paperwork
• Attending school meetings.
• Providing 1:1 support and guidance for families, signposting to relevant services and professionals
• Planning and facilitating support groups, parent workshops and well-being days
• Coordinating inclusive sessions that support emotional resilience, mental health and community connection
• Building strong, trusting relationships with families, acting as a consistent point of contact
• Keeping clear records of support provided, in line with safeguarding and confidentiality policies
• Working closely with local services, schools and professionals to ensure a joined-up approach
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
• Compassionate, patient and person-centred
• Confident working with families of children with SEND (personal or professional experience welcome)
• Knowledgeable about DLA, EHCPs, and SEND processes—or willing to learn with training
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and manage sensitive conversations with empathy
• Passionate about inclusion, neurodiversity and empowering families
• Lived experience of SEND Systems, and SEND support.
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How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for the role to info@sen-fit.co.uk by 10th December 2025

13/11/2025

🎉 We Have Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that SEN Fit CIC has been awarded a National Lottery Reaching Communities Grant to expand our Family Support Work for SEND families! 🙌💛

This funding will allow us to provide vital support to parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – ensuring families are heard, supported, and not alone on their journey.

Thanks to this funding, we will be able to offer even more support to our community, including:

✨ 1:1 Family Support sessions
📝 Help with DLA/PIP applications and the EHCP process
🤝 Regular parent support groups and SEND community meet-ups
🌿 Well-being days designed for parents, carers and families to connect, re-set and recharge
🎾 Play Fit holiday club sessions for families – inclusive, active play sessions designed to support physical and emotional well-being for children with SEND and their siblings
💬 Guidance, signposting and emotional support when it’s needed most

We know how overwhelming the SEND journey can feel. This grant means more families will have access to practical help, compassionate support, and safe, inclusive spaces to belong.

A huge thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund, and to everyone who plays the National Lottery – you are helping make a real difference to SEND families in our community. 💙

We can’t wait to share more about how you can access support, join our groups, and take part in our inclusive Play Fit sessions over the coming weeks.

Together, we are building an inclusive, understanding and supportive network for families who need it most. 🌈

12/11/2025

🎉 Here’s What’s On for the Rest of 2025! 🎉
We’ve got a fun, uplifting and inclusive line-up of events to bring our community together — with something for everyone! Whether you’re looking for relaxation, social connection, festive fun or family activities, we’ve got you covered. 💛
🍂 19th November – Winter Wellbeing Day (09:30–14:00)
A beautiful day of pampering, relaxation and being looked after by SEN-Fit. Free to attend – must be booked.
🎄 20th November – Wreath Making
Get creative and festive with us! Pre-booked session including wreath making and refreshments.
🧠 27th November – Adults with Neurodiversity (19:00–20:30)
A friendly social group for adults with neurodiversity – no diagnosis needed. Free to attend.
✨ 1st December – EFT Workshop
Learn Emotional Freedom Technique with your child to support calm and relaxation. A brilliant tool for stress and emotional regulation.
🚶 3rd December – Walk & Talk (09:30–11:00)
Meet at Shipley Park main car park for a gentle walk, chat and connection. Free to attend.
🎧 5th December – Christmas Sober Rave (19:00–21:00)
Dance like no one’s watching… because they aren’t! A fun festive party with Christmas music. Free to attend – must be booked.
🎳 11th December – Active Carers: Bowling (19:00–20:00)
A chance for carers to socialise, move and have fun. Pre-booking required. Free to attend at Genesis, Alfreton.
🧸 17th December – Under 5s Social (09:30–11:00)
A relaxed social session for little ones and their grown-ups. Free to attend, refreshments available for parents.
🎁 22nd & 23rd December + 2nd January (9:00–13:00) – Holiday Club
Fun holiday sessions with EFT to support calm, confidence and connection through the festive season.
🤸 22nd December & 2nd January (14:00–16:00) – PlayFit
£10 per family. Fun activity sessions for children and parents (siblings welcome).
• 22nd Dec – Christmas Party
• 2nd Jan – Calm & Reset

19/10/2025

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06/10/2025

🎃🍂 Holiday Club – Half Term Fun! 🍂🎃

Looking for a fun, inclusive, and supportive space for the kids this half term? Our Holiday Club is the perfect place to make friends, try new things, and have a brilliant time together! 💜

✨ This half term’s activities include:

👻 Spooky Halloween fun

🎬 Movie session with friends

🎨 Crafts & sensory play

🧁 Cooking Activities

💪 Fitness & wellbeing games

Our sessions are designed to be fun and supportive — building social skills, confidence, and independence along the way. 🌟

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Staff are fully trained in SEND, so every child is supported to join in at their own pace.

📅 Two sessions: Tuesday at Langley Mill and Friday at Borrowash
🕘 9am – 1pm
💷 £25 per session, children will need to bring a packed lunch

Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot!

💌 To book, email: info@sen-fit.co.uk

Because every child deserves a holiday filled with fun, friendship, and memories. 💜