Oldham Parent Carer Forum

05/09/2025

📢On Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm, the government will carry out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system. This means most mobile phones and tablets across the UK will receive a test message, accompanied by a loud siren-like sound and vibration that will last for about 10 seconds.

If you want more information you can follow the link below👇

About emergency alerts service testing

03/09/2025

🌟 Welcome to Oldham's Neurodiversity Support Padlet! 🌟

This Padlet was created to give parents and carers access to clear, reliable information and resources to support the learning and wellbeing of neurodiverse children and young people in Oldham.
🌟Easy to access and always up to date

https://www.facebook.com/oldhampcf

03/09/2025

🌟If you haven’t explored our Padlet yet… you’re missing out!

It’s your go-to space for resources, events, and all the latest support information, easy to use and always up to date. 💬📲

🔗 Check it out and bookmark it! Let it be your support toolkit, anytime, anywhere.

https://padlet.com/POINTOldham/oldham-parent-carer-forum-supported-by-point-d7w3j62xt56wsod4

03/09/2025

📢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.
The Local Offer brings together services, activities & advice all in one place.

🌟 Support made simpler.

👉 Visit the website today

https://oldhamsendlocaloffer.co.uk/

03/09/2025

🌟 Parents & Carers🌟
Do you know what the Local Inclusion Support Offer is?
👉 Find out what it really means for your child or young person
👉 Discover how it can support YOU as a parent or carer
👉 Share your ideas – help shape the support so it works for families like yours
💬 These sessions are all about working together, keeping you informed, and making sure your voice is heard.
✨ Come along, join the conversation, and be part of the change!
✨Let’s build support that works for every family in Oldham – starting with yours 💚
To book your place please use the link below or scan the QR code

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OLISO110925/

Cuppa and Chat will take place during the morning session!

POINT Charity
I love Oldham

01/09/2025

🌟 Parents & Carers🌟

Do you know what the Local Inclusion Support Offer is?
👉 Find out what it really means for your child or young person
👉 Discover how it can support YOU as a parent or carer
👉 Share your ideas – help shape the support so it works for families like yours

💬 These sessions are all about working together, keeping you informed, and making sure your voice is heard.

✨ Come along, join the conversation, and be part of the change!
✨Let’s build support that works for every family in Oldham – starting with yours 💚

To book your place please use the link below or scan the QR code

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OLISO110925/

Cuppa and Chat will take place during the morning session!

POINT Charity

I love Oldham

30/08/2025

🎒 📅Back to school! This week’s guide shares 10 top tips to support children with the transition back into school life 🧠💬

Download your FREE copy here > > https://vist.ly/44pvk

27/08/2025

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 1st September, at POINT Charity offices, and speak to a member of Oldham Council's SEND Team who can offer support with navigating the online hub.

Please register using the link below, and details of timings are on the flyer.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EHCHub01092025/

19/08/2025

POINT are recruiting!

We are looking for highly motivated, approachable and compassionate individuals 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 individuals who are:

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

🗣️ Skilled communicators, 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 use the link below:

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

Closing date 29th August 2025 12 noon.

31/07/2025

🌟 New for 2025! Monthly EHC Hub Support Sessions for Families 🌟

Based on your valuable feedback, through engagement events, services are coming together to offer new monthly support sessions for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

These sessions have been designed to help you feel more confident navigating the EHC Hub —whether you're preparing for an Annual Review or just want to better understand how to access your child/young persons Education, Health and Care Plan through the hub, you'll receive step-by-step guidance, advice, and the chance to ask questions.

The sessions will be offered by Oldham Council SEND Team.

You will also be able to access information, advice and support from Oldham SEND Information, Advice & Support Service. and peer support and signposting from Oldham Parent Carer Forum.

✨ Booking your place is essential to help us make sure everyone gets the support they need—thank you! 😊

📌The first session is Monday 4th August 2025, places are limited. Please use the link below to book your place and time slot.

The venue is detailed in the link.

The offer will be reviewed and developed based on your feedback.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

23/07/2025

Transport for Greater Manchester are going to be running a trial during the summer break. From 1st August - 31st August, concessionary passes can be used before 9.30am on buses.

For further information, please click on the link below: