ZigZag Leeds Autism Support Group

16/01/2026

Information for parents and carers from the Bradford and surrounding areas

👉 SEND Support Finder...Families SEND Support Team

Bradford Council's Families SEND Support Team organise and run SEND training courses for parents and carers.

🌟 SEND Together Programme
For parents of children with SEND (no diagnosis required)
Covers sensory needs, communication, behaviour strategies, information to support he whole family and links to further support and services available.
4 x 3hr online sessions offered daytime or evening.

🌟 EarlyBird Programme
For parents of children under 6 .5 who have an Autism diagnosis or currently on the Autism assessment waiting list.
6x 3hr online sessions.
Focus on understanding Autism, sensory needs, communication, and behaviour.

🌟 Cygnet Core Programme
For parents of children aged 5–18 who have an Autism diagnosis.
7 x3hr online sessions, offered daytime or evening.
Focus on understanding autism, senses, social interaction, communication, and behaviour.

🌟 Following on from Cygnet, parents/carers have the opportunity to attend additional sessions on sleep and puberty, sexual well-being and relationships

Check out the link to the self-referral form in the comments below 👇 Tel: 01274 439500 or Email: sendsupport@bradford.gov.uk

16/01/2026

Thanks West Yorkshire CANN for Parent/Carers for sharing 👍🏼

Made with Music are hosting an accessible, family friendly Mini-Gig this Sunday 18th January, 12-3pm at the Brudenell Social Club (LS6 1NY). It is an afternoon of live music with real bands in a real gig venue. Made with Music prides itself on being inclusive and accessible and want more families to be able to attend live music events.

Here are some of the things they do to make their gigs accessible:
Changing places trailer at each event (an accessible toilet with changing bench, hoist and attendant)
Pre-information available including a photo guide
Access to the space before the event to check it out
Clear signage around the building
Strict timings which are available before the event
Level access, suitable for wheelchairs
Variety of seating available (benches, mats, chairs, beanbags)
Black out tent if you need to dampen all other senses but still want to listen to the music
Ear defenders available to borrow
Friendly staff around the room to answer any questions you have
We keep some tickets back for families who can’t decide until the day
Offer a "Pay if you stay" ticket on the door if you want to try the gig but for any reason you or your young person can’t stay for the whole thing.
If there is anything they can do to help you more specifically, please do get in touch on hello@madewithmusic.co.uk of find them on social media.

If the event is shown as sold out, get in touch with with them as they have a handful of tickets available on the door for families with additional access needs so please email if you would like, and cannot get, tickets.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/made-with-music

16/01/2026

Great post
So apt for each and everyone of you ❤️

12/01/2026

11/01/2026

Fantastic Sunday ZigZag session at gravity tonight 😀
See you all at Thursday's session.

11/01/2026

11/01/2026

https://www.leedsmencap.org.uk/what-we-offer/groups-and-activities/playschemes/

Leeds Mencap

At Leeds Mencap we run week-long school holiday playschemes for children and young people with learning disabilities.

11/01/2026

Wheels of connection: Sensory Session
By The Skate Sanctuary

Indoor rollerskating session for neurodivergent individuals
Low-stimulus - reduced noise and lighting.
Develop skating skills without pressure of a typical class - coaches on hand.

**PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS NOT A ZIGZAG SESSION. CONTACT THE SKATE SANCTUARY FOR ANY QUERIES.

Mabgate Mills, Leeds.
Under 18s must be accompanied by parents.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheels-of-connection-sensory-session-tickets-1977376136253

https://www.facebook.com/TheSkateSanctuary/

For skaters with neurodivergence to come together in a low-stimulus environment. With coaches to support your skate skills as required.

02/01/2026

Zigzag ls14 trust parent/carer support group is postponed until LS14 trust can kindly see when we can use their facilities.
Hopefully middle of January.
Hope you all had a fantastic new year.
Vicky