Doncaster Local Offer

13/10/2026

📱 Online Safety for Parents of Children with SEND 📱

Supporting a child with SEND in the digital world can feel overwhelming, especially as online platforms and technology continue to evolve. Join this free online workshop from Contact to learn practical strategies to help keep your child safe online while promoting digital inclusion.

📅 Thursday 12 November
⏰ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom

Topics include:
✅ Digital inclusion: benefits and challenges
✅ Supporting online safety
✅ Understanding capacity, consent and digital decision-making
✅ Essential digital skills
✅ Parental controls and account management
✅ Digital agreements and support plans
✅ Guidance on keeping children safe in education

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and receive information about further sources of support.

📌 The session will not be recorded.
📌 Workshop slides and resources will be shared with attendees afterwards.
📌 Accessibility support is available on request.

This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND to increase their confidence and knowledge in supporting safe and positive online experiences.

A workshop looking at how to keep children safe online in an ever-changing digital environment.

08/10/2026

📢 Navigating Your Child’s Autism Journey 📢

Do you want to better understand autism and feel more confident supporting your child? Join Doncaster Autism Service's series of 6 workshops designed for parents and carers.

📅 Book your place now!

Spaces are limited, so don't miss this valuable opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions, and feel more empowered on your family's autism journey.

06/10/2026

📢 Parental Engagement in Meetings Workshop 📢
Date: 13th October 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Who is it for? Parent carers
Cost: Free

10/08/2026

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10/07/2026

08/07/2026

📢More families can get Free School Meals from September 2026!

New changes to the Free School Meal eligibility means that more families in Doncaster can now access free meals for their children at school.
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From 1 September 2026, ALL families receiving Universal Credit regardless of their household income will be eligible for some form of Free School Meals.

Find out more about these changes below..

What support is available?

All children from households receiving Universal Credit will now receive a free school meal from September 2026.

Families receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less will also continue to qualify for additional support including:

• Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme
• ‘Extended rights’ element for school travel assistance
• Additional funding for schools through pupil premium
Receiving Universal Credit but not currently getting Free School Meals?

You may now be eligible under the new rules. Apply now to make sure your child can access Free School Meals from September 2026.
Already getting Free School Meals?

If your child already receives Free School Meals and your circumstances have not changed, you do not need to do anything.

We will automatically check eligibility over the summer and let your school know if your child remains eligible from September.
Universal Infant Free School Meals

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will continue to receive universal free school meals. However, you should still apply for means-tested free school meals if you are eligible because the school may then get important funding.
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Find out more and apply!

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/free-school-meals

06/07/2026

📢 FREE Careers Skills Workshops for neurodivergent adults in Doncaster

These supportive workshops are designed to help neurodivergent adults recognise their strengths, explore future career opportunities, build confidence, and develop practical skills that can support them into employment, volunteering, training or further learning.

The sessions will be delivered in partnership with Stride, combining careers and employment support with practical, person-centred guidance for neurodivergent adults.

The aim is not just to provide careers information, but to help participants feel more confident, informed and able to take their next step.

The workshops are open to neurodivergent adults, or adults aged 19+ who identify as neurodivergent, and who are also:
• Unemployed
• On a low income
• Economically inactive

Workshops will take place on:
Thursday 16th July
Friday 17th July

There are several session times available:
9:30am – 11:30am
12:00pm – 2:00pm
2:30pm – 4:30pm

The free workshops will be held at:
Stride Offices
Unit 4, Field Lane
Auckley
Doncaster
DN9 3FL

Limited spaces available - early registration is advised.
The deadline to register is 10th July. Follow the link below to reserve a place.

Event Address: Stride, Unit 4, Hayfield Business Park, DN93FL Contact us at [email protected]

06/07/2026

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Free Online workshop hosted by Brighter Beginnings: Toilet training children with SEND (age 0-5)

Online event
Thursday 9 July • 7 PM - 9 PM

Overview
Advice and strategies for parent carers on how to toilet train a child (aged 0-5) with additional needs or disabilities.

All children learn to use the toilet at a different stage in their life. Children with additional needs may take longer to be ready to start toilet training and to learn the process.

This online workshop will cover:

How the body works
The importance of healthy routines
What may impact toilet training
Practical strategies to help children build essential skills
Guidance to help you feel confident in recognising when a child may be ready to begin
The responsibilities of early years settings and schools
How to work with professionals
Advice and strategies to support with bedwetting
There will also be time for questions, discussion, and signposting to further sources of advice and support.

Further information
This workshop will be held on Zoom, it will not be recorded. You are welcome to keep your camera/audio off during the workshop if you would feel more comfortable to do so.

A PDF copy of the workshop slides and useful resources will be emailed to all attendees after the workshop.

Follow the link below to reserve a free spot!

Advice and strategies for parent carers on how to toilet train a child (aged 0-5) with additional needs or disabilities.

06/07/2026

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Online workshop hosted by Bright Beginnings: Supporting your child’s social communication skills (age 0-5)

Thursday 9 July • 10 AM - 12 PM

Overview
For parents of children (aged 0-5) in England with a disability or additional needs including social communication challenges.
If your child has additional needs, it may not be easy learning how to understand and manage their speech, language and communication challenges. Getting the right information and support can be hard work.

This session will help you to think about how best to understand and support your child, and how you can share this knowledge with others who are involved with your child's development.

You will learn about…
Social communication skills in young children and how they develop
How to help your child if they are at very early (or preverbal) stage of development
Strategies that work well to support social communication skills at home
Resources you can access for further support

Further information

This workshop will be held online on Zoom. It will not be recorded. You are welcome to keep your camera/audio off during the workshop if you would feel more comfortable doing so.

Follow the link below to reserve a free spot!

For parents of children (aged 0-5) in England with a disability or additional needs including social communication challenges.