Special Educational Needs

Special Educational Needs and Inclusion

POINT Oldham

POINT aspire to an inclusive community and society without compromise, where all children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities are treated equally and fairly.

POINT Oldham

The Neurodiversity (ND) Support Hub

The Neurodiversity (ND) Support Hub is now open! This is a place for families, children and young people, aged 0-25 years, with Autism and ADHD related needs.

The ND Support Hub is operated by Point and provides tailored support for children and young people aged 0–25 with Autism and ADHD-related needs, with or without a formal diagnosis. The hub offers a range of needs-led support for families, including parent and carer workshops, sessions for children and young people focused on Autism and ADHD acceptance, and access to neurodiversity navigation support.

The service also delivers the “Riding the Rapids” programme, a group-based intervention designed to support families on the pathway to Autism assessment. Working in partnership with local services, the ND Hub aims to help families build confidence and access the right support,

You can call point on 0161 503 1549 or email point on ndservice@point-send.co.uk

Using 50 Things to support Speech, Language & Communication development – Free Resource

Come along to this webinar to learn more about how you can use 50 Things to Do to support children's speech, language and communication.

50 Things to Do Before You’re Five is a multi-platform offer, free for families, comprising of an app and website, also supported by a range of printable resources and social media campaigns. 50Things to Do is based on the simple notion that access to fun, low or no-cost experiences with your family, indoors and outdoors, is a great way to support children’s development.

Come along to this webinar on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 4.00pm to learn more about how you can use 50 Things to Do to support children's speech, language and communication skills.

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	50 Things to Do Website

POINT Drop-In Sessions

Do you have a child or young person with additional needs or disabilities, aged 0-25? Whether they have a diagnosis or not, POINT is there to help!

Join Point for information, advice, and support. Connect with others and discover a range of services they offer, including:

Peer-to-peer support
Signposting to relevant resources
Referrals to other POINT Services

SEND Musical Beginnings

SEND Musical Beginnings in Oldham is a fantastic initiative offering free early years music sessions for children aged 0-4 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These sessions are designed to provide a fun and engaging environment where children can explore music and movement, helping to support their development and wellbeing.

Please use the learn more link for more information.