Oldham Parent Carer Forum

14/10/2025

✨ Want to knows what support is available, or just need a listening ear?

🌟 Come along tomorrow to the SEND Drop-in at Medlock Vale Family Hub!

You’ll find a welcoming space where you can:
💬 Connect with other parent carers.
📍 Get information on local services and how to access them and signposting to helpful resources.

🗺️ Medlock Vale Family Hub
Hadfield Street
OL8 3BP
⏰5pm - 7pm

You can let us know you're coming by using the link below 👇

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Medlockvalefamilyhub19thNovember25/

POINT Charity
I love Oldham

12/10/2025

POINT is recruiting!

We are looking for a highly motivated, approachable and compassionate individual to join our team in supporting children and young people (aged 0–25) who are on a pathway for Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families.

We are seeking an individual who is:

💡 Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

🗣️ Skilled communicator, able to build trusting relationships, with families, professionals and practitioners.

🤝Proactive, empathetic and collaborative in their approach.
Interested? Then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information please clink on the link below to access the recruitment pack.

https://point-send.co.uk/job-vacancies/

09/10/2025

☕ Coffee Morning at Alexandra Primary!

🌟Does your child attend Alexandra Primary School?
Come along on Monday 13th October, 9:30–11:00am for a relaxed coffee and chat.

🌟Oldham Parent Carer Forum will be there to share more about the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) project — and what it means for you and your child.

A great chance to meet other parents and enjoy a friendly morning together!

08/10/2025

Did you know our host POINT Charity have their own page!

✨ Did you know? ✨

POINT Charity (who support Oldham Parent Carer Forum) has its very own page! 🙌

Give them a follow to stay connected to get the latest information and updates on all things SEND 👇

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=point%20charity

08/10/2025

💙 Do you know about Oldham's new SEND Local Offer? 💙

If you’re a parent carer, young person or practitioner, this is for YOU 🫵

Oldham's SEND Local Offer brings together everything you need to know about support and services available in Oldham — all in one easy-to-access place. 🌟

It’s designed to make sure you can find the right help and/or information, at the right time.

👉 Explore Oldham's SEND Local Offer today and see what’s available to support you and your family 👇

https://oldhamsendlocaloffer.co.uk/

Welcome to Oldham's SEND Local Offer . . . OSLO is Oldham’s SEND Local Offer and is for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25 years, their parent carers and the practitioners who work with them.Before you explore Oldham SEND Local Offer, watc...

08/10/2025

POINT Charity are recruiting check out the link below for an exciting new role!

POINT are recruiting!

We are looking for a highly motivated, approachable and compassionate individual to join our team in supporting children and young people (aged 0–25) who are on a pathway for Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families.

We are seeking an individual who is:

💡 Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

🗣️ Skilled communicator, able to build trusting relationships, with families, professionals and practitioners.

🤝Proactive, empathetic and collaborative in their approach.

Interested? Then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information please clink on the link below to access the recruitment pack.

https://point-send.co.uk/job-vacancies/

29/09/2025

POINT are recruiting!

We are looking for a highly motivated, approachable and compassionate individual to join our team in supporting children and young people (aged 0–25) who are on a pathway for Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families.

We are seeking an individual who is:

💡 Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

🗣️ Skilled communicator, able to build trusting relationships, with families, professionals and practitioners.

🤝Proactive, empathetic and collaborative in their approach.

Interested? Then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information please clink on the link below to access the recruitment pack.

https://point-send.co.uk/job-vacancies/

29/09/2025

🌟Does your child or young person have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP)?
🌟Do you need support navigating the EHC Hub on the device you use?
🌟Do you know how to download documents?

Come and join us on Monday 6th October, at POINT Charity offices, and speak to a member of Oldham Council's SEND Team who can offer support with navigating the online hub.
Details of timings are on the flyer.

Please register to let us know you are coming by following the link below 👇

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EHCHUBDROP6thOctober/

POINT Charity
I love Oldham

29/09/2025

📢 Calling all Dads & Father Figures! ☕👨‍👧‍👦

Join us for SEND Brew Mates on Wednesday, 1st October

A fantastic opportunity to enjoy a coffee and connect with other dads and father figures in a relaxed, friendly setting.

📍At POINT
451 Middleton Road
Chadderton
OL9 9LB
📆 Wednesday 1st October
6.00pm - 7.30pm
🔗 Register now by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SBM011025/

POINT Charity
I love Oldham

29/09/2025

🌟 Come Along to Our SEND Drop-In Sessions This Week! 🌟
We’ll be in Oldham Library hub Wednesday evening and would love to see you there!
Whether you’re after information, signposting, advice, or just a friendly chat and support, everyone is very welcome.

📍 Where & When:
Oldham Library
Greaves Street
OL1 1AL
📅Wednesday 1st October
5pm - 7pm

You can let us know you are coming by using the link below 👇

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OldhamLibrary1stOctober2025/

POINT Charity
I love Oldham

25/09/2025

Transport for Greater Manchester has shared the following with us in connection with supporting Independent Travel Training.

The page includes an easy read document.

We have added this to our PADLET.

Information on Travel Training in Greater Manchester

25/09/2025

☕ Join us Tonight for our Cuppa & Chat Drop-in

📅 Thursday 25th September, 6pm–8pm

📍 POINT, 451 Middleton Rd, OL9 9LB

Come along for a relaxed and friendly get-together where you can:

⭐ Get signposting advice and support from the forum team.

👋 Meet and chat with other parents and carers.

🗣️ Speak to Oldham’s Designated Clinical Officer
& the Local Authority Family Liaison Leads.

Whether you have questions, need support, or just fancy a cuppa and some good conversation — everyone’s welcome!

✅ You can use this link to let us know you're coming ⬇️

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CuppaandChatSep25/