Oldham Parent Carer Forum

19/12/2025

Seasons greetings from all of the POINT team

18/12/2025

Struggling for those last minute stocking fillers! Then look no further, POINT have got you covered.......

https://winourhouse.co.uk/

18/12/2025

🌟 Don't forget tonight is our last Cuppa and chat session for 2025

⏰ 6pm - 8pm

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!
📢 Please note: there has been a change in location.
We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.

📌 Oldham Library Family Hub
The Cultural Quarter
Greaves Street
Oldham
OL1 1AL
We look forward to seeing you there!

POINT Charity

12/12/2025

🌟 December’s Evening Cuppa and Chat Session ☕💬
📅 Thursday 18th December.
⏰ 6pm - 8pm

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!

📢 Please note: there has been a change in location.
We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.

📌 Oldham Library Family Hub
The Cultural Quarter
Greaves Street
Oldham
OL1 1AL

We look forward to seeing you there!
✅ You can use this link to let us know you're coming ⬇️
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EveningCuppaandchat18thDec25/

12/12/2025

🌟 What a wonderful Cuppa & Chat session we had yesterday! ☕💬

First of all, a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who attended. Your openness, support for one another, and willingness to get involved are what make these sessions so special.

Thank you to all the professionals who came along to support parents, your time, guidance and encouragement truly make a difference.

And an extra special thank you to Newbridge College for allowing us to use their lovely family room. The warm, friendly welcome from all the staff was really appreciated and helped create such a relaxed atmosphere.

Feeling very grateful for such a positive and uplifting community. 😊💚

POINT Charity

New Bridge College

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust schools, Horizons & Future Finders

11/12/2025

Reminder, that our Cuppa and Chat session is taking place at a different venue today. There are limited spaces, so there is a requirement to book your place. Please check the link below.

Our December evening session is scheduled for 18th December and will be advertised early next week.

Thank you :)

⭐December's festive Cuppa and Chat session: Thursday 11th December - Only change is the location see below for venue⭐

📢We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.

🌟A huge thank you to everyone at New Bridge College, in Oldham, for kindly providing us with space during this time to host our Daytime Cuppa and Chat.🤝

We look forward to seeing you there! Please click on the link to secure your place and advise us of any dietary requirements.

🗺️- Newbridge College
77 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1JZ

⏰- 9.30am - 11.30am
🚌 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.
🚃 - Nearest Tram Stop: Oldham Central.
🚗 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.
Space is limited so booking is essential.
You can use the link below👇

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/11Dec2025/

08/12/2025

⭐December's festive Cuppa and Chat session: Thursday 11th December - Only change is the location see below for venue⭐

📢We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.

🌟A huge thank you to everyone at New Bridge College, in Oldham, for kindly providing us with space during this time to host our Daytime Cuppa and Chat.🤝

We look forward to seeing you there! Please click on the link to secure your place and advise us of any dietary requirements.

🗺️- Newbridge College
77 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1JZ

⏰- 9.30am - 11.30am
🚌 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.
🚃 - Nearest Tram Stop: Oldham Central.
🚗 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.
Space is limited so booking is essential.
You can use the link below👇

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/11Dec2025/

05/12/2025

📢**IMPORTANT** SEND Reforms - NATIONAL CONVERSATION - how you can get involved. CLOSES 14th January 2026📢

You will have heard in the news over the past few months that the government will be publishing the Schools White Paper in 2026, which will include plans for Special Educational Needs.

This isn't a formal consultation. It is an opportunity for families and organisations to inform how the policy is shaped.

You can find out more using the links below:

Information: https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-national-conversation/

Use the link below to share your views: https://consult.education.gov.uk/digital-communication-team/send-reform-national-conversation/consultation/subpage.2025-11-30.1011451101/

01/12/2025

⭐Decembers Cuppa and Chat session: Thursday 11th December - Only change is the location⭐

We look forward to seeing you there! Please click on the link to secure your place and advise us of any dietary requirements.

📢We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.

🌟A huge thank you to everyone at New Bridge College, in Oldham, for kindly providing us with space during this time to host our Daytime Cuppa and Chat.🤝

🗺️- Newbridge College
77 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1JZ

⏰- 9.30am - 11.30am

🚌 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.

🚃 - Nearest Tram Stop: Oldham Central.

🚗 - Nearest Bus Stop: Oldham Bus Station.

Space is limited so booking is essential.
You can use the link below👇

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/11Dec2025/

26/11/2025

What an opportunity:

🏡 “Win a House for just £2 and change your life!”

POINT is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity where you could win your dream house right here in Oldham!

A generous local couple, Dale and Andrea, are giving you the chance to win their house and have chosen to support POINT as their charity of choice, having a son with Autism and knowing firsthand what difference our support makes for families in Oldham.

All of this could be yours in this exciting competition?

• A beautiful 4-bedroom property worth £350,000
• Mortgage-free living
• Legal expenses covered up to £10,000
• Winner’s stamp duty included

Move in, rent it out for up to £1,750/month, or sell – the choice is yours. Whatever you decide they guide you through the process with their solicitor or yours.

Entering is easy:
Answer one simple question and buy a ticket for just £2! (Free postal entry also available.)

📅 Live Draw: 7 PM on 8th May 2026

👉 Visit Win Our House now to see photos and grab your tickets while supporting POINT and making a real difference!

Please note: POINT employees, volunteers and Trustees (plus their immediate and extended family) are not eligible to enter the competition

https://winourhouse.co.uk/

Good luck everyone!

25/11/2025

🌟 Exciting News for Families!

We’re making some wonderful improvements to our building to make it even better for you and your families! While the work is underway, some of our activities will be taking place in temporary locations.

A huge thank you to everyone at New Bridge College, in Oldham, and the Specialist Learning Centre in Shaw, for kindly providing us with space during this time.

There’s no other changes to our outreach programmes 💚

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Forum (details below). We can’t wait to welcome you back to the upgraded space soon!

25/11/2025

Exciting news below⬇️😊

We are delighted to share that we are making significant improvements to our building to enhance the experience, the support, the facilities, and our offer to families.

We will keep you updated as the work progresses.

Thank you for your patience and support.

No impact to the delivery of our services 😊

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