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SEND events June 2026

June 2026
  Date Time Event Price Location Contact details
  Monday 1 June 2026 10.00am to 1.00pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Stay and Play at Aiming Higher. Makaton from 10.00 to 11.00am. Play and lunch session from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Siblings under 5 are also welcome. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Monday 1 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Revoe Family Hub, Grasmere Road, FY1 5HP 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Monday 1 June 2026 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Airhop Trampoline Park. Fewer people, no music and reduced lighting. For children aged 4 and over. £12 per person, each ticket includes free admission for one carer Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ
Call 01253 768868 or Book online
  Tuesday 2 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, just turn up
  Tuesday 2 June 2026 10.00am to 12.00pm Parent Carer Forum drop in for parents. Do you have SEND children? Come along to these drop-in sessions where you can meet with other local families and receive/offer peer support, SENDIASS will also be available to offer support when required. These sessions also give families the opportunity to discuss what's on offer to support families in Blackpool and how they could be improved. Free Central Family Hub
Gorton Street
Blackpool
FY1 3JW
No need to book, just turn up
  Tuesday 2 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Palatine South Family Hub 204 St Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AP 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Wednesday 3 June 2026 9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Wednesday 3 June 2026 10.30am to 12.15pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Music session at Brian House. Musical activities with Jo Jingles. Free Brian House, Low Moor Road, Blackpool, FY2 0BG No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Wednesday 3 June 2026 2.00 to 3.00pm Health visitor live sessions. Chat with a Health Visitor. Free Online event Via Blackpool Teaching Hospital's Facebook page
  Wednesday 3 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Moor Park Library, Bristol Avenue, FY2 0JG 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Thursday 4 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability. Free Telephone event Call 07412 293979
  Thursday 4 June 2026 4.30 to 5.30pm Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment. £3 per family North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com
  Friday 5 June 2026 9.30 to 11.30am Blackpool Children's and Young Persons Learning Disability and ADHD Team Tea and Talk drop in session. Advice and support, signposting to information and pre - referral guidance as well as the opportunity to network with parents and carers. Free Unity Academy, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 OTS No need to book, just turn up.
0800 1217762 Option 5
  Friday 5 June 2026 9.30 to 11.30am

Aiming Higher parent information workshop.

Our Information Workshops are delivered on a themed timetable, taking in different SEND related topics and providing a safe space for parents and carers to come together, learn, socialise and share experiences.

Workshops are a great way to learn from the ‘experts’…also know as ‘other parents’!…as well as finding out more about the world of SEND in an informal space.

Free 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB Information Workshops for Parents & Carers | Aiming Higher
  Saturday 6 June 2026 9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Sunday 7 June  2026 11.00am to 12.00pm Showtown relaxed hour. Step into a quieter, more comfortable museum experience during our Relaxed Hour — designed especially for visitors who prefer a calmer atmosphere. With reduced sound levels and gentle sensory activities, it’s the perfect time to explore Showtown at your own pace.

Adults aged 16+ - £9.50

Children aged 4-15 - £4.50

Children aged 3 and under -FREE

Carer - FREE

National Art Pass member - FREE

Family Tickets - from £17.50

Showtown, Bank Hey Street,
Blackpool
FY1 4TQ
Showtown | Showtown Relaxed Hour
  Sunday 7 June  2026 9.00 to 10.00am  Sea Life Centre, Quiet at the Aquarium. On the first Sunday of every month SEA LIFE Blackpool will run a Quiet at the Aquarium session during the final hour of the day, to provide a quieter experience for those with autism and other sensory requirements. During these sessions our centre music will remain switched off and televisions will be turned to a minimal volume.  

Normal prices.


Additional for noise cancelling headphones

Sea Life Centre, Central Promenade, Blackpool  Sea Life Centre website 
  Sunday 7 June  2026 9.00am Gruffalo Club House. On the first Sunday of every month Gruffalo's Club House Blackpool will run a quiet session during the first session of the day, to provide a quieter experience for those with autism and other sensory requirements. During these sessions our centre music will remain switched off and televisions will be turned to a minimal volume. Normal prices. Gruffalo Club House, Central Promenade, Blackpool Gruffalo Club House website 
  Sunday 7 June  2026 1.30pm or 4.30pm

Sign Hi Say Hi event. Fylde, Wyre & Blackpool Deaf Children’s Society for any child who is deaf or has a hearing loss, their siblings and families. 

Circus Starr. There are two performances on the day. There are 15 tickets for the 1.30pm performance and 30 tickets for the 4.30pm performance. When booking can you please state your first choice for the performance time and if you are able to attend the other performance should tickets have already been booked. You must book tickets for everyone attending.  All ages.

 Free

Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR

Call 07437 335 655 or email signhisayhi@outlook.com
  Monday 8 June 2026 10.00am to 1.00pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Stay and Play at Aiming Higher. Makaton from 10.00 to 11.00am. Play and lunch session from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Siblings under 5 are also welcome. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Monday 8 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Revoe Family Hub, Grasmere Road, FY1 5HP 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Monday 8 June 2026 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Airhop Trampoline Park. Fewer people, no music and reduced lighting. For children aged 4 and over. £12 per person, each ticket includes free admission for one carer Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ
Call 01253 768868 or Book online
  Tuesday 9 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, just turn up
  Tuesday 9 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Devonshire Primary Academy, Devonshire Road, FY3 8AF 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Tuesday 9 June 2026 4.30 to 6.00pm SEND fun 0 to 11 years
Come and join us at our family hubs for SEND after school fun sessions. Free fun activities for children and young people up to the age of 11 years with special educational needs or disabilities. 
Free South Family Hub
207 St Anne's Road
Blackpool
FY4 2AP
No need to book.
  Wednesday 10 June 2026  9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Wednesday 10 June 2026  10.30am to 12.15pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Music session at Brian House. Musical activities with Jo Jingles. Free Brian House, Low Moor Road, Blackpool, FY2 0BG No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Wednesday 10 June 2026  2.00 to 3.00pm Health visitor live sessions. Chat with a Health Visitor. Free Online event Via Blackpool Teaching Hospital's Facebook page
  Thursday 11 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability. Free Telephone event Call 07412 293979
  Thursday 11 June 2026 4.30 to 5.30pm Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment. £3 per family North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com
  Friday 12 June 2026 9.30 to 11.30am

Aiming Higher parent information workshop.

Our Information Workshops are delivered on a themed timetable, taking in different SEND related topics and providing a safe space for parents and carers to come together, learn, socialise and share experiences.

Workshops are a great way to learn from the ‘experts’…also know as ‘other parents’!…as well as finding out more about the world of SEND in an informal space.

Free 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB Information Workshops for Parents & Carers | Aiming Higher
  Saturday 13 June 2026 9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Monday 15 June 2026 10.00am to 1.00pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Stay and Play at Aiming Higher. Makaton from 10.00 to 11.00am. Play and lunch session from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Siblings under 5 are also welcome. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Monday 15 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Revoe Family Hub, Grasmere Road, FY1 5HP 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Monday 15 June 2026 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Airhop Trampoline Park. Fewer people, no music and reduced lighting. For children aged 4 and over. £12 per person, each ticket includes free admission for one carer Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ
Call 01253 768868 or Book online
  Tuesday 16 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, just turn up
  Tuesday 16 June 2026 10.00am to 12.00pm Parent Carer Forum drop in for parents. Do you have SEND children? Come along to these drop-in sessions where you can meet with other local families and receive/offer peer support, SENDIASS will also be available to offer support when required. These sessions also give families the opportunity to discuss what's on offer to support families in Blackpool and how they could be improved. Free Central Family Hub
Gorton Street
Blackpool
FY1 3JW
No need to book, just turn up
  Tuesday 16 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX. 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Wednesday 17 June 2026 9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Wednesday 17 June 2026

10.30am to 12.15pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Music session at Brian House. Musical activities with Jo Jingles. Free Brian House, Low Moor Road, Blackpool, FY2 0BG No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Wednesday 17 June 2026 2.00 to 3.00pm Health visitor live sessions. Chat with a Health Visitor. Free Online event Via Blackpool Teaching Hospital's Facebook page
  Wednesday 17 June 2026 3.30 to 5.30pm

PMHW virtual drop in.

Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further.

Free Online event https://nhs.vc/HLSC/CAMHS
  Thursday 18 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm

Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability.

Free Telephone event Call 07412 293979
  Thursday 18 June 2026 4.30 to 5.30pm

Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment.

£3 per family North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com
  Thursday 18 June 2026 4.30 to 6.00pm

SEND after school fun (13 to 25 years)
Come and join us at the Family Hubs for our SEND after school fun sessions. Free fun activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 with special educational needs or disabilities. 

Free North Family Hub
31 Dingle Avenue
Blackpool
FY3 7NX
No need to book.
  Thursday 18 June 2026 4.30 to 6.00pm SEND after school fun
Come and join us at our family hubs for SEND after school fun sessions. Free fun activities for children and young people from 0-25 years with special educational needs or disabilities. No need to book.
Free Central Family Hub
Gorton Street
Blackpool
FY1 3JW
 
  Friday 19 June 2026 9.30 to 11.30am

Aiming Higher parent information workshop.

Our Information Workshops are delivered on a themed timetable, taking in different SEND related topics and providing a safe space for parents and carers to come together, learn, socialise and share experiences.

Workshops are a great way to learn from the ‘experts’…also know as ‘other parents’!…as well as finding out more about the world of SEND in an informal space.

 Free 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB Information Workshops for Parents & Carers | Aiming Higher
  Saturday 20 June 2026 9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Monday 22 June 2026 10.00am to 1.00pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Stay and Play at Aiming Higher. Makaton from 10.00 to 11.00am. Play and lunch session from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Siblings under 5 are also welcome. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Monday 22 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Revoe Family Hub, Grasmere Road, FY1 5HP 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Monday 22 June 2026 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Airhop Trampoline Park. Fewer people, no music and reduced lighting. For children aged 4 and over. £12 per person, each ticket includes free admission for one carer Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ
Call 01253 768868 or Book online
  Tuesday 23 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, just turn up
  Tuesday 23 June 2026 10.00am to 12.00pm Parent Carer Forum drop in for parents. Do you have SEND children? Come along to these drop-in sessions where you can meet with other local families and receive/offer peer support, SENDIASS will also be available to offer support when required. These sessions also give families the opportunity to discuss what's on offer to support families in Blackpool and how they could be improved. Free Revoe Children's Centre
Grasmere Rd, Blackpool FY1 5HP
Blackpool
FY1 5HP
No need to book, just turn up
  Wednesday 24 June 2026 9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Wednesday 24 June 2026 10.30am to 12.15pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Music session at Brian House. Musical activities with Jo Jingles. Free Brian House, Low Moor Road, Blackpool, FY2 0BG No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Wednesday 24 June 2026 2.00 to 3.00pm Health visitor live sessions. Chat with a Health Visitor. Free Online event Via Blackpool Teaching Hospital's Facebook page
  Thursday 25 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming Higher telephone advice line. Providing relevant advice to families who have a child with additional needs and/or a disability. Free Telephone event Call 07412 293979
  Thursday 25 June 2026 4.30 to 5.30pm Neuro Ninjas. An exclusive autism group for children with, or awaiting diagnosis and their siblings. Sensory play, activities, toys and games in a non - judgemental environment. £3 per family North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NX To book your place email neuroninjasfylde@gmail.com
  Friday 26 June 2026 9.30 to 11.30am

Aiming Higher parent information workshop.

Our Information Workshops are delivered on a themed timetable, taking in different SEND related topics and providing a safe space for parents and carers to come together, learn, socialise and share experiences.

Workshops are a great way to learn from the ‘experts’…also know as ‘other parents’!…as well as finding out more about the world of SEND in an informal space.

Free 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB Information Workshops for Parents & Carers | Aiming Higher
  Saturday 27 June 2026 9.00 to 10.00 am Quiet hour at Tesco every Wednesday and Saturday. During the quiet hour Tesco will be dimming the lights and lowering the checkout noise in all of their larger stores to make it more enjoyable for customers. Free Clifton Retail Park, Sandhams Way, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ. Tesco website
  Saturday 27 June 2026 10.30am to 12.00pm SEND Saturdays at the Family Hubs. These sessions are for families who have children with SEND needs. Come along to SEND Saturday and have the chance to chat with our team about support available and enjoy fun activities.  Free South Family Hub
207 St Anne's Road
Blackpool
FY4 2AP
No booking required.
  Sunday 28 June 2026  See website for details Autism friendly showings at The Vue. Vue host autism friendly screenings on the last Sunday of every month. These autism friendly film screenings are sensory friendly with the sound reduced, lighting dimmed and no adverts or trailers. It is okay for guests to move around and make noise in autism friendly cinema.Vue are delighted to be part of the national CEA card scheme, which is accepted at all of our UK venues. The CEA card will allow you to book tickets online, in person at the venue or by calling the booking line to get your carer a ticket for free. See website for details Vue Cinema, North Promenade, Cleveleys, FY5 1DB See website for more details
  Monday 29 June 2026

10.00am to 1.00pm Aiming Higher Rising Stars for children under 5 with a disability and their parents. Stay and Play at Aiming Higher. Makaton from 10.00 to 11.00am. Play and lunch session from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Siblings under 5 are also welcome. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, for more information see the Aiming Higher website 
  Monday 29 June 2026 2.00 to 4.30pm Are you a young person or parent/carer and want to know where you can get support for young people's emotional and mental health?The PMHW Drop In sessions can signpost you to the correct service to support with your current concern and get you the help you need.PMHW Drop In is a confidential space to discuss worries and concerns with a Mental Health Practitioner who is part of the CAMHS Team. A PMHW can link in with schools and services to work together. We will start by introducing ourselves and ask questions to help us find ways to support you or a young person’s mental health. Primary Mental Health Workers have a great knowledge of what services can help with young people's mental health in Blackpool. We will always try to help you understand what is mental health and why you may feel and behave in certain ways.We can link in with school/colleges if needed to help support you further. Free Revoe Family Hub, Grasmere Road, FY1 5HP 0800 121 7762 Option 4 for PMHW.  You are welcome to leave a message and a PMHW will return your call within the week
  Monday 29 June 2026 6.00 to 7.00pm SEN sessions at Airhop Trampoline Park. Fewer people, no music and reduced lighting. For children aged 4 and over. £12 per person, each ticket includes free admission for one carer Unit A, Prestige House,
Cornford Rd,
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ
Call 01253 768868 or Book online
  Tuesday 30 June 2026 9.30am to 3.00pm Aiming higher parent drop ins. Advice will be provided to families on various topics relating to their child’s SEND needs. This support will include providing resources, signposting, support with completing forms etc. Free Aiming Higher, 231 - 233 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB No need to book, just turn up
  Tuesday 30 June 2026 10.00am to 12.00pm Parent Carer Forum drop in for parents. Do you have SEND children? Come along to these drop-in sessions where you can meet with other local families and receive/offer peer support, SENDIASS will also be available to offer support when required. These sessions also give families the opportunity to discuss what's on offer to support families in Blackpool and how they could be improved. Free North Family Hub
31 Dingle Avenue
Blackpool
FY3 7NX
No need to book, just turn up