The Leeds Schools’ inclusion Service (SENIT) want to celebrate the successes of children with SEND in our city’s schools. They have produced a a short compilation video of them which will be shown at their annual conference in May 2023. We are very pleased that one of our talented and brilliant children is part of the video. Click on the following link to take a look.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-bHz9qQA-M

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Drop-in for parents and carers.

What is it?

The SEND information drop-in is an opportunity for parents and carers to speak to services and receive information and advice about SEND services in Leeds.

The Services available at the drop in are:

• Leeds Local Offer
• SENDIASS
• Scope
• Leeds Parent Carer Forum

When and Where is it?             

There is no need to book.

10:30-12:30 at Leeds Central Library

• 31^st January 2024
• 28^th February 2024
• 27^th March 2024
• 24^th April 2024

For more information contact LLO@leeds.gov.uk

The SNAPS Superhero Challenge 2024!

SNAPS would like to invite families in Leeds to come along and join them for an exciting day of fun and entertainment! The SNAPS Superhero Challenge is an inclusive ‘fun run’ style event which gives children with additional needs the chance to feel like a superhero for the day. All ages and abilities welcome.

• Date: Sunday 8th September 2023, 10.30am – 12.30pm 
• Cost: £5 per child, adults go free 
• Venue: John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Belle Isle, Leeds LS11 5DJ 

A fun filled morning for all the family:

·         Giant bouncy castle & inflatables

·         Meet Super Girl, Super Mario & other superheroes

·         Face painting

·         Pet the resident SNAPS therapy animals

·         Arts & crafts

·         Pre-event warm up

·         Inclusive sport sessions

·         Games

·         and more!!

Each child will receive a superhero cape to wear on the day, goody bag and medal.   

Every child will decide on their own distance target for the event. They may choose to go halfway round, the full way round or keep going many times. They can walk, run or wheel* around the track being cheered on to the finish line where they will receive their own challenge medal!

*only applies to accessibility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, pushchairs. 

For more information and tickets visit:  

The SNAPS Superhero Challenge 2024 | SNAPS Yorkshire (enthuse.com)

Our SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator) is

Mr Luke Smith (temporary).

luke.smith@meanwood.leeds.sch.uk