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SEND Reforms: First look and what’s next

The SEND Reform White Paper is here. Do you know how it affects your family?

Join us for a short online briefing where we’ll break down the SEND Reform White Paper. We'll share our initial views and, more importantly, discuss what families need to know right now to prepare for the road ahead.

Join us online this Thursday at 1 pm or 8 pm to find out more:

https://www.skylarks.charity/activity/768/online-send-reform-white-paper-info-session

An independent charity offering a range of activities for children and young people with additional needs, their siblings and parents/carers.

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Welcome to Skylarks

Skylarks is an independent Richmond upon Thames-based charity that provides activities and therapies for children with disabilities and additional needs. We also support and provide therapies, courses and information for their whole families.

You do not need a formal diagnosis, EHCP or referral to join us and, whilst we are based in Richmond upon Thames, there are no geographical limitations for our members. Anyone from anywhere is welcome!

We provide the environment for children with additional needs and their siblings to build lasting relationships, while also offering them the opportunity to grow and develop together through play, activities and therapies.

We provide information and support for families and carers, all under one roof and at the same time. We offer a range of workshops, therapies and support groups, or simply a listening ear over a hot drink.

Haymarket Media Group visiting the Pedal Project at Skylarks

What does Skylarks offer?

Children and young people with additional needs can:

Join inclusive and supportive play sessions
Socialise and interact
Bring their siblings along with them to take part in most of our activities
Take part in weekly music therapy
Experience our sensory room
Be creative with arts and crafts
Access classes like drama and karate
Have their hair cut without stress or pressure
Learn cookery skills and have fun with food
Learn Makaton signs
Take part in adapted activities in the holidays
Take part in online courses and events
Learn skills to equip them for the future
Take part in many more activities and therapies...

Parents and carers can:

Meet other parents/carers
Receive our newsletter, usually weekly by email
Receive advice on education for children with SEND and EHCP's
Attend talks, courses and workshops
Be signposted to other relevant services
Join a peer support group, face-to-face or online
Share experiences and support
Be equipped to think about your young person's future
Join our closed Facebook group for support from other parents
Come to our sessions with or without your children

Opening hours

Term time

Tuesdays: 2:30pm - 5:30pm;

Fridays: 9:30am - 12 noon.

Online, Holiday and Adhoc Services: Click Here

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