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in CalderdaleWhat Next?

Preparing for adulthood

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Introduction

WelcometotheCalderdale‘What Next?’booklet-Wehopeyoufindituseful

An Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan is written to help you learn, develop independence skills and achieve your hopes, dreams and aspirations.

Your EHC Plan is reviewed every year to make sure it is up to date and focuses on what you need to help you achieve the best outcomes for you.

Annual Reviews from Year 9 onwards include an important focus on preparing for adulthood. Thinking about preparing for adulthood makes sure that your EHC Plan looks forward to:

• Employment and or volunteering;

• Independent living;

• Friends, relationships and being an active member of your community;

• Maintaining good health.

This will help you prepare for when it is time to leave school or college.

There is a lot of help available in Calderdale to support young people.

This booklet is part of the preparing for adulthood focus. It includes:

• Information on possible education opportunities after Y11;

• The support available to help you further develop independence after leaving school;

• Ideas on local community support.

Reading the booklet at home and in school will help give you an idea of the options open to you.

You do not have to plan everything in detail at Year 9 but it is important that you begin to look ahead. The EHC Plan Annual Reviews can help you do this. Your school will make sure that these reviews are really helpful for you.

Education:

Education after Y11 can be planned around individual interests and aspirations.

Most young people continue education in the Calderdale area. Some young people follow A Level courses at a local school before considering university options.

Other young people look at vocational courses. You can find out about some of the options on pages 6 to 9.

Some young people look at courses out of the Calderdale area, perhaps at Kirklees College, Huddersfield New College or Leeds City College. Occasionally young people look at specialist colleges.

At school you can talk about possible education and training opportunities with an adviser from C&K Careers.

Whichever school or college you look at, it is important that you discuss this with the Special Educational Needs (SEN) team. Their contact details are: [email protected]

We would like to thank C&K Careers for the inspiration for this brochure. This is the First Edition and if you have any ideas, suggestions or comments for future editions, then please get in touch – [email protected]

All information correct at the time of publication – please see the Local Offer at: www.calderdale.gov.uk/localoffer for further information.

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Contents

What we do

About us

The Five Day Offer is a supportive framework which focuses on young people aged 18+ with a learning disability who are leaving full time education. It helps them to create a positive transition from school to college and employment by developing links around further learning, independent living skills, volunteering, paid work and leisure in their local community.

Referrals are made to us through the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEN) Team. Young people will be referred to the Five Day Offer if they:

• have had an Education, Health and Care plan

• are aged 18-25

Transport: Notapplicable

Cost: Notapplicable

Contact usSEN Team

Web: calderdale.gov.uk/localoffer

Email: [email protected]

Open: 9-5pm

Facilities: Notapplicable

The Flexible 5 Day Offer

Flexible 5 Day Offer

• have a recognised learning disability

• are resident in Calderdale

• are interested in opportunities/things to do in Calderdale, eg. further education (Calderdale College), Adult Education (Calderdale Adult Learning at Heath), voluntary work, paid work and leisure activities.

Preparing for Adulthood | The Flexible 5 Day Offer

Introduction 2

The Flexible 5 Day Offer 5

Education Ryburn Valley High School 6 Ravenscliffe@SpringHall 7 Calderdale College 8 Calderdale Adult Learning 9

Employment C&K Careers 10 Project Search 1 1 Iscal The Coaster Factory 12 Special Autism Service - Employment 13 Halifax Opportunities Trust 14 Scope, Starting Line 15 Café HX1 16

Community Based Day Opportunities The Mayfield Trust 17 The Next Step Trust 18 Community Support Services 19 The Hive 20 Skillshop 2 1 Pennine Magpie 22 Specialist Support Services 23

Volunteering Gig Buddies 24

Volunteer Centre Calderdale 25

Other Services Disability Sports Programme 26

Autism Hub 27

Beat It 28

Lead The Way 29

Phoenix Radio 30

Unique Ways 31 Specialist Inclusion Team 32 Adult Disability Team 33

Other Useful Contacts 34

Calderdale Local Offer 35

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What we do

About us

We offer a Vocational Skills course which is a specialist and personalised course for Sixth Form learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan and none or few formal qualifications. We also offer a course which includes qualifications such as Functional Skills in Maths and English and Personal Development.

We also offer a range of enrichment and enhancement activities where students are encouraged and supported to apply their skills in the wider community such as:

Transport: Availableonrequest

Cost: None

Contact usSuzanne Gould

Ryburn Valley High School, St Peters Avenue, Sowerby HX6 1DG


Phone: 01422 832070

Open: School hours - Term time only

Website: www.rvhs.co.uk

Twitter: @RVHS_Vocskills

Facilities: Refreshmentsareavailable

Ryburn Valley High School

• Working in our Community Garden

• Work experience of 1 week per academic year

• Supported travel training including the Safe Spaces Scheme

• Coffee mornings where we invite families and organisations who support learners with EHC Plans.

• Educational trips and visits.

Preparing for Adulthood | Education

What we doWe provide personalised, tailor made courses for young people with Education, Health and Social Care Plans in Calderdale. We provide training in Employability, Independent Travel and a whole range of outcome driven curriculum areas. Our courses are underpinned by the AQA Unit Award Scheme, Routes for Learning and our own Ravenscliffe Progression Scale. Our focus is on independence, confidence building and building self esteem as well as traditional areas such as Numeracy, Literacy and ICT.

About usWe are a brand new, purpose built provision for students aged 16 -19 with a wide range of additional needs. However, we have a long tradition of teaching and learning as part of Ravenscliffe High School, with an unbroken track record of outstanding Ofsted judgements.


Cost: None

Contact usJulie Crabtree (Ravenscliffe High School, Deputy Head Post 16)Daniel Pardoe (Post 16 Manager)

Huddersfield Road, Halifax


Phone: 01422 358621

Open: Monday-Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm

Website: www.ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk

Facilities: Communitycafé

Ravenscliffe@SpringHall


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What we do

About us

Calderdale College offers a wide variety of Vocational courses from Entry Level to Higher Education for 16-18 year olds or 16-25 year olds with an EHC Plan.

Young people interested in attending College can access personalised packages to suit their individual need which may include additional therapies and activities alongside their main programme of study.

Individualised Additions can include:

• Speech & Language Therapy• 1:1 Literacy• 1:1 Numeracy• Volunteering• Travel Training• Lego Therapy• Braille Workshops• Independent Living Skills

For young people who require a quieter, more specialised learning space, the College has a discreet Specialist Learning provision called Employability and Life Skills. Additional support is also available and will be assessed and assigned once the student has enrolled.

Transport: No,butwesupportstudentsinaccessingCounciltransportorworkingtowardsindependenttravel.

Cost: Freetostudents16-18or16-25withanEHCPlan.

Contact usLaura Lavender

Calderdale College, Francis Street, Halifax HX1 3UZ


Phone: 01422 357357

Open: Monday-Friday 9am - 8pm

Website: www.calderdale.ac.uk

Facilities: Fullcanteenandacafeareonsite

Calderdale College


What we do

About us

We provide a wide range of courses from Maths and English to IT, art and cookery, aimed at promoting self-confidence and independence.

We offer a wide range of full and part-time courses throughout the year to adults over 19 in a friendly, supportive environment. We tailor courses to learners’ needs as this is the best way for them to achieve their goals and improve career prospects. We also provide a Support Worker in every class.

Transport: Unfortunatelywecannotprovidetransport

Cost: Various-pleasecheckwebsite

Contact usStruan Town

Calderdale Adult Learning, Heath Training Centre, Free School Lane, Halifax HX1 2PS


Phone: 01422 392820

Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Website: www.calderdale.gov.uk/believeachieve

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alderdaledultearning

Facilities: Refreshmentsavailable

Calderdale Adult Learning


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What we do

About us

Calderdale Council commissions C&K Careers to provide Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN).

C&K Careers has a dedicated SEN team of Careers Advisers who work with all young people at Ravenscliffe High School and with all young people with an EHC Plan in Calderdale mainstream secondary schools and Calderdale residents in out-of-area schools. We also have Careers Advisers working in Calderdale College and other local Further Education Colleges. Where young people have not found something suitable, we have advisers who can help find the right course or training.

We also offer support to young people who are home educated.

For more information about the support available from C&K Careers, please look at our website.

Transport: Notapplicable

Cost: Free-commissionedbyCalderdaleCouncil

Contact usC&K Careers

Website: ckcareersonline.org.uk/young-people/in-a-special-school-unit

Phone: 01484 225500

Open: See website for opening times of your local Careers Centre


Careers Information, Advice & Guidance

Preparing for Adulthood | Employment

What we do

About us

Project SEARCH provides students age 18+ with the chance to work for local businesses and institutions with the aim of gaining paid work in the future. This course is free for students age 18+ with an Education, Health and Care Plan. This is a work-based learning option that offers hands on opportunities to try out different job roles and work with a teacher and job coach to develop work skills and apply them in a real work situation. There are no qualifications attached to Project Search as the focus of the course is to help people into employment. All students will receive full support in their work and studies.

Calderdale Royal Hospital is the host business providing employment opportunities in various roles including reception, housekeeping, administration and portering. The students currently work in a variety of departments including the IT Department, Stroke Rehabilitation Wards, Resuscitation Training department and with ISS, one of the main contractors within the hospital. The course also focuses on supporting students to improve their interview skills, create a CV and register with job sites and complete application forms to better improve their chances of achieving paid work.

All learning takes place at a host employer with a College tutor and an HFT Job Coach supporting the teaching and skills development. Delivery methods include group work, role play, multi modal blended learning and practical activities in the classroom and out in the community.

For more information on facilities and prices etc. please contact us at College College. Unfortunately we cannot provide transport.

Contact usCalderdale College, Francis Street, Halifax, HX1 3UZ

Email: [email protected] (DFN Project SEARCH Tutor)

Phone: Calderdale College - 01422 399399 Student Services Team - 01422 399367

Website: www.calderdale.ac.uk

Project Search


Calderdale and HuddersfieldNHS Foundation Trust

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What we do

About us

ISCAL is a Coaster Production Company. We produce a wide range of printed paper products such as, Coasters, Napkins, Dripmats, Hotplate Holders, Trayliners and many other products which can be viewed on our website.

We aim to give meaningful training and job opportunities to people with a range of disabilities. We provide a working manufacturing environment, in conjunction with basic skills training to act as a stepping stone to permanent employment.

We accept anyone from age 16 – 100 or school pupils requiring work experience. We can provide support if needed and we accept self referrals.


Cost: Free(partofCalderdaleCouncil)

Contact usAudrey Tweddle

Iscal, Unit 4, Atlas Business Park, Gibbet Street, Halifax HX1 5DZ


Phone: 01422 352054

Open: Monday-Thursday 8am-4.45pm, Friday 8am-12noon

Website: www.iscal.org.uk


ISCAL The Coaster Factory


What we do

About us

We provide a programme of weekly employment focused workshops and practical support for Autistic adults 18+ to prepare, access, and maintain work placements, voluntary work, further training, and paid employment.

We offer Autism Specific group workshops and tailored 1-1 support for adults to develop skills and confidence to move into new opportunities. We provide support to create CVs, complete application forms, and engage in recruitment processes for work placements, voluntary work, paid employment, and further training. Individuals who are interested to join the workshops are encouraged to contact facilitator Nicole to discuss the referral process – due to the nature of the client group, workshops do not operate on a ‘drop in’ basis.



Contact usNicole Holmes, Workshop Facilitator

Specialist Autism Services, Onward House, 2 Baptist Place, Bradford, BD1 2PS


Phone: 01274 789789

Open: Specialist Autism Services Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm

Autism Specific Employment Workshops in Calderdale - King’s Centre, Halifax on Monday 12noon-4.45pm

Website: www.specialistautismservices.org

Facilities: Cafeonsite

Employment Support Service


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What we do

About us

As the name suggests, Halifax Opportunities Trust is based in Halifax in the Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Our projects span the length of Calderdale from the economic centre that is Halifax to the suburbs such as Boothtown and Siddal and valley towns of Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden but our home is very much centred in the Park Ward area.

We are a registered charity established in 2000. Practically, our work involves helping people to find new or better jobs, to learn new skills, to start or grow businesses and to help raise their families.

We provide support to families and children (0 - 19 years) and people who are:

Transport: Canbeprovidedonsomeprojectsatcostofreimbursement-pleaseenquire

Cost: Packagesarefree

Contact usLisa Connelly

Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Hanson Lane, Halifax HX1 5PG


Phone: 01422 347392


Website: www.regen.org.uk


Halifax Opportunities Trust

• unemployed and economically inactive (with the right to work in the UK)

• facing complex needs / barriers

• isolated, lonely and wish to improve their lifestyle

• Migrants and refugees

• People looking for training


What we do

About us

We provide pre-employment support for people in Calderdale aged 16+ with a disability or health condition. For 2 mornings a week for 7 weeks, group training sessions will help you to:

• grow in confidence, assertiveness and independence• develop your interview skills• find volunteering, training or employment

opportunities• talk about disability in the workplace

We provide an assessment and one-to-one support from a specialist employment adviser during the 7 weeks.

If you would like more information, please email [email protected]


Cost: Free

Contact usStarting Line Employment Team


Phone: Jad: 0777 665 0899 Karrie: 0785 097 2391


Website: www.scope.org.uk

Facilities: Teaandcoffeeareavailable

Scope, Starting Line, Calderdale


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What we do

About us

Each year Café HX1 provides 6 adults (age 19+) with a learning disability an opportunity to develop their skills in the field of catering and hospitality. Each student completes 2 day practical work in a kitchen environment based at Higgins Close day service providing a meals and drinks service to approximately 40 people. The students also complete 1 day a week in a classroom setting developing their knowledge about food safety. The programme starts in September each year and concludes in August the next year. During the year long programme students develop their knowledge and skills with the aim of being better able to gain paid employment. The programme offers the opportunity to gain experience in other catering establishments in order to further confidence and skills.

We provide additional support from a vocational instructor and a catering support worker.


Cost: NochargetoattendtheCaféHX1programmebutstudentsareexpectedtoprovidetheirownsafetyshoes(partofCalderdaleCouncil)

Contact usLynne Dignam

Higgins Close, Savile Park Road, Halifax HX1 2ES


Phone: 01422 255441

Website: www.calderdale.gov.uk

Facilities: Mealsanddrinksareavailableatacost

Café HX1


What we do

About us

We offer a range of structured activity sessions both within the activity centre and local community. Our aim is to develop activities and engagement opportunities for people with learning disabilities, bespoke to their needs and interests.

All aspects of occupation are important; we provide social, leisure, education, life skill development and employment as a platform for everyone.

Each person we support has an assessment and individualised plan. We encourage employment opportunities, and provide interview skills for those who aim to work; we actively pursue opportunities and support work retention.

We support adults, children and young people with learning and physical disabilities. We have a sensory room, computer room, music room and kitchen. Our facilities are accessible and include a tracking hoist system.

Our packages can be delivered on a 1:1 basis up to a 1:4 group session dependent on need. All ages are welcome between 9am and 4.30pm; extensions on request.

Transport: Wehaveseveralwheelchairaccessibleminibusesanda16seatvehicleandcarsavailableasappropriate.

Cost: Fullday1:1-£115.Fullday1:4-£68

Contact usCarol Cockroft and Katie Galvin

The Mayfield Trust, Calderdale Business Park, Club Lane, Halifax HX2 8DB


Phone: 01422 254095 0787 203 8244


Website: www.mayfield-trust.org.uk

Facilities: Refreshmentsareavailable,includingFREEtea,coffeeandcordial.Othersrefreshments/snackscanbepurchasedatthecentre.

The Mayfield Trust

The Mayfield Trust

Preparing for Adulthood | Community Based Day Opportunities

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What we do

About us

We are a charity run organisation, established in 2006 to support adults age 19+ (currently 19-35) with learning disabilities and complex health needs on a 1:1 and 2:1 support ratio. Our objective is to provide a comprehensive day service along with individual support and exciting daily activities.

We also offer homecare and outreach to the young people who access our service. In 2017 we also opened a respite house where young people can spend a short break away from home. All centres as well as our respite accommodation are fully fitted with specialist equipment including hoists and changing facilities.

Please visit our website for more information on activities and support www.thenextsteptrust.org.uk


Cost: Pricesavailableonrequest

Contact usThe Next Step Trust, 162A King Cross Road, Halifax HX1 3LN


Phone: 01422 330938

Open: Day Centres: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Respite House: 24/7 service

Website: www.nextsteptrust.org.uk

Facilities: FiveStarkitchencatersdailyforlunches

The Next Step Trust


What we do

About us

We provide day services from two sites; one at Aachen Hall, King Cross, Halifax and one at The Addy in Mixenden. For a full list of activities available please see our website.

Aachen Hall At Aachen Hall we provide opportunities for people to develop and maintain life skills through group experiences, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun. Our sessions are led by experienced and qualified instructors and include life skills, gardening, cooking, dancing and arts and crafts.


Cost: Pricesavailableonrequest

Contact usJodie Baird Aachen Hall, Skircoat Moor Road, King Cross, Halifax HX3 OHA Tel. 01422 359888 The Addy, Slippy Lane, Mixenden HX2 8QD Tel. 01422 241450


Open: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Website: www.communitysupportservices.co.uk

Facilities: Availableonrequest

Community Support Services


The Addy The Addy in Mixenden is a day service with a difference! Alongside our regular day service activities we also run a “Preparation for Employment” course which teaches people the skills needed to transition into work. The course offers people the chance to set realistic short and long term employment goals, the opportunity to develop self confidence and all round individual skills and specific training and experience in areas of career interest. People also get to complete a CV and job applications.

If you would like any more information then please contact us on the details below or feel free to call into any of our buildings for a brew and a chat.

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What we do

About us

We provide community based day opportunities to adults aged over 16 who have learning disabilities.

We provide a wide range of activities, opportunities and life skills that enrich the lives of adults, encourage independence and help improve their self esteem and self confidence.

We help adults to achieve their maximum potential and develop the skills required for independent living and future employment in a safe and supportive environment.


Costs: £40.75perday,£21.00halfday

Contact usPaul Jackson

The Hive (Halifax) Ltd, 18 & 19 Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Halifax, HX1 5PG


Phone: 01422 323822

Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-4pm

Website: www.thehivehalifax.org.uk

Facilities: Refreshmentsavailable

The Hive (Halifax) Ltd


What we do

About us

We offer a range of activities such as Art, Woodwork, Gardening, Boxercise, Healthy Living, Life Skills, Cooking/Baking, Vehicle and Ground Maintenance and many more activities to enhance the skills of our clients.

We are a registered charity and work with adults over 18 who have any form of disability. We provide specialised training in a caring environment. Our objectives are to improve self esteem, confidence and personal development and to break down social isolation. If you should require additional support please contact us.

Transport: Wecanprovidetransportifrequired

Cost: £41.55perday.1-1supportis£15.52perhour

Contact usKristan Parry

Skillshop Ltd, Treveleyn, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 8HE


Phone: 01422 242777


Website: www.skillshop.org.uk

Facilities: Refreshmentsavailableonsite

Skillshop Ltd


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What we doPennine Magpie support adults aged over 18 who have learning disabilities and who want to learn new skills to increase their independence and creativity. We put the needs of our students before everything else.

Transport: Pickupanddropoffservicewithwheelchairaccess

Costs: Various-pleasecheckwebsite

Contact usAmanda Goulding

Pennine Magpie, Unit 15, Calderdale Business Park, Club Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8DB


Phone: 01422 383550

Open: Monday-Friday 9.30am-3.30pm

Website: www.penninemagpie.co.uk

Facilities: Breakfast/lunchavailableplusrefreshments

Pennine Magpie

About usOur services enable students to develop in their own individual and unique way, with support from highly trained staff and a well-equipped centre.

Our wide range of activities are each led by experienced and specialised Enablers. We provide meaningful activities which support students to unlock their potential and work towards reaching their goals.

We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Recently, we have developed an exclusive partnership with Access Hospitality to be their training provider in Calderdale; enabling participants to learn realistic, transferable skills and increase their likelihood of gaining work. Visit our website for more information about opportunities and activities at Pennine Magpie.


What we do

About us

We offer a variety of day opportunities for adults with a learning disability age 19+. The service offers support to individuals with high support needs either due to the severity of their learning disability, their health needs, needs around their behaviour or autism. The service offers an individualised package of support which can involve both building and community based activities. There are a wide range of activities available including expressive arts, baking and cooking, gardening, physical exercise including walking and adapted cycling. However, there is always the opportunity to try new things and follow a particular interest.

We support adults aged 19+ with a learning disability and with complex needs.

Transport: Theservicedoeshaveaccesstosomeexclusiveusevehicleswhichcanbeusedtoprovidehometoservicetransportandtouseforaccessingcommunitybasedactivities

Facilities/Cost: Mealsanddrinksincludingspecialistmealsareavailableatacost

Contact usAdele Wass, Higgins Close Day Service, Savile Park Road, Halifax HX1 2ESPhone: 01422 255422

Additional Transport: Supportisassessedpriortousingtheserviceandsupportlevelsareconsideredatthistime

Specialist Support Services


There are 3 locality bases in the Calderdale area all have ground floor accommodation and specialist personal care facilities and equipment.

Christine Shaw, Royd Square, Bond Street, Hebden Bridge HX7 7DEPhone: 01422 846045

John Mowoe, Lower Edge, 3-5 Shannon Road, Lower Edge HD6 3LDPhone: 01484 381200

We are all open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.00pm (activities finish at 3.30pm)

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What we do

About us

We are a volunteer befriending scheme who seek to match adults and young people aged over 16 with a learning disability and/or autism with a volunteer who likes the same things they do.

We offer regular social meet ups which include people who have not yet been matched where we go to local events including theatre, pubs and comedy shows to provide a way for people who might be socially isolated to mix with similar other people. If you should require additional support please contact us.



Contact usGemma Hailwood-McCallion

Gig Buddies Calderdale, Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG


Phone: 01422 353073

Open: Weekdays 9am-5pm, event dependent.

Website: www.gigbuddiescalderdale.co.uk

Facilities: Refreshmentsareeventdependent

Gig Buddies Calderdale

Preparing for Adulthood | Volunteering

What we do

About us

We provide a volunteer brokerage service for over 400 different volunteer opportunities across Calderdale.

We match potential volunteers aged 12 upwards with opportunities that suit their skills/experience and interest.


Cost: Free

Contact usVAC, The Resource Centre, Hall Street, Halifax HX1 5AY


Phone: 01422 348777 / 0779 106 6292

Open: Monday to Friday 10am-4.30pm

Website: www.cvac.org.uk

Facilities: Mostorganisationsproviderefreshments

Volunteer Centre Calderdale

Preparing for Adulthood | Volunteering

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What we do

About us

Sport Services coordinate and deliver a wide range of disability specific and adapted mainstream sports sessions for children and young people aged 6–25 years.

Additional to our ‘out of school’ sessions, an inclusive PE and Sports Scheme operates during term time within primary and secondary schools, focusing on SEN pupils being fully included in curriculum PE & Sport activities.

All sessions and programmes are delivered by fully qualified sports coaches and support staff and are based in our Sports Centres and Swimming Pools throughout Calderdale.


Cost: ContactDebbieGreenwoodfordetails

Contact usDebbie Greenwood

Calderdale Sports Services, North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax HX3 6TE


Phone: 01422 341527

Open: See Calderdale Council’s website for individual Sports Centre and Swimming Pool opening hours



Disability Sports Programme

Preparing for Adulthood | Other services

Autism Hub

What we do

About us

We provide information, signposting and peer support for individuals on the autism spectrum who have little or no funded support in place. We also host workshops and act as a source of information on a range of topics chosen by those attending.

We work with adults and young people aged over 16 who have autism spectrum conditions. We make a positive difference to the lives of the adults we support and create opportunities for them to build confidence, develop social skills, increase independence and fulfill their potential. If you should require additional support please contact us.



Contact usDavid Riley or Janice Weale

Specialist Autism Services, Onward House, 2 Baptist Place, Bradford, BD1 2PS


Phone: 01274 789789


Halifax Hub Open 12.30-4pm every Wednesday at The Kings Centre, Park Road, Halifax HX1 2TS

(next to Peoples Park) Todmorden Hub Open 12.30-4pm the first Tuesday of each month at The Resource Centre, Lever

Street, Todmorden OL 14 5QF.

Appointments after 5pm must be booked in advance for Halifax and Todmorden.

Facilities: Cafeonsite


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Beat It

What we do

About us

Open to all skill levels, Beat It music sessions offer guided learning based on individual aspirations. Either in small group sessions or 1:1, join our inclusive music classes. Singing, drumming, songwriting, performing, our sessions cover many skills and are tailored to the individual/group. Private 1:1 sessions are also available. The preferred choice for some are 1:1 sessions (costing £30 per hour) which provide more focus on individual development. Group sessions run every Wednesday, 12:30-3:30pm and 5:30-8:30pm and 1:1 sessions can be arranged at a time to suit the individual.

The sessions are for adults and young people aged 16+ who have disabilities or mental health conditions. Within the umbrella of Imagineer, we also offer support brokerage, circles of support and management support.


Cost: Payasyougo£30perpersonper1:1session.Alternatively,signupforamonthlymembership(onarollingbasis)toguaranteeaplaceineveryclassandreducedcostof£25persession.Contactusforfurtherinfo.

Contact usBeat It, 36 Gibbet Street, Halifax HX1 5BA


Phone: 01422 363817

Website: www.beatit.org.uk

Facilities: Teas,coffeesandbiscuitsareavailablewithadditionalitemsforpurchasefromourtuckshop.

Preparing for Adulthood | Other services Preparing for Adulthood | Other services

What we do

About us

We provide a 1:1 information and advice service for adults with learning disabilities and their parents and carers. We also facilitate a range of activities including:

• A weekly art group at Lower Edge• Promoting and understanding your rights on voting• Cook Together, Share Together – Pilot in North Halifax• Active Lifestyles – encouraging people to participate

in leisure activities• Carers Focus Group• Easy read information• Young Leaders• Living Well – looking at Health Inequalities, Health

Action Plans and Screening• Co-facilitate Learning Disabilities Partnership Board

Please look at our website for up to date information.

We provide information and advice to adults age 18+ with learning disabilities and their parents and carers. We also support people going through transition.

Contact usKaren GrahamLead the Way, Centre at Threeways, Nursery Lane, Ovenden, Halifax HX3 5SX


Website: www.leadthewaycalderdale.org

Phone: 0300 012 0416


Lead the Way - Cloverleaf Advocacy


Cost: Free.Smallchargeforrefreshmentsatsomegroups-commissionedbyCalderdaleCouncil

Facilities: Refreshmentsareavailableatsomegroups

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Phoenix Radio

What we do

About us

Phoenix Radio offers young people the opportunity to broadcast on FM Radio and/or learn technical skills. We provide placements for school children age 14+ and volunteering from age 16. We encourage people to get as involved in broadcasting as possible as it is a great way to build confidence and develop communication skills.

Because we broadcast to Calderdale we have an open age policy. We can do an initial assessment on an individual basis to see what additional support may be required and how we can implement it.


Cost: £5persessionforourRadi2Goworkshops.IndividualbespokepackagescanbeprovidedthroughDirectPayments.

Contact usHoward Priestley

Phoenix Radio, Fletchers Mill, Dean Clough, Halifax HX3 5AX


Phone: 01422 365923


Website: www.phoenixfm.co.uk

Facilities: Drinksavailable.Schoolplacementstudentsshouldbringtheirownlunch.Therearealsonearbycafes.


Unique Ways

What we do

About us

We are a parent led organisation which offers support, guidance and a range of services to families of children with any kind of additional need aged 0-25 to help them lead ordinary lives.

We provide a broad range of services for parent carers ranging from coffee mornings/afternoon teas, training, sleep support from Sleep Fairy, Independent Support and self-advocacy sessions to social events, information and focus groups.

Family Voice Calderdale, the parent carer forum for Calderdale, is a project of Unique Ways. The forum works in partnership with local services to seek the views of parent carers to improve services.

We have a sensory Toy Library and are also a distributor for Max cards, which offer discounts on family days out.


Cost: Freetobecomeamember,£5formaxcard-commissionedbyCalderdaleCouncil

Contact usUnique Ways, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Hanson Lane, Halifax, HX1 5PG


Phone: 01422 343090


Website: www.uniqueways.org.uk



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What we do

About us

Specialist Inclusion Team

The Specialist Inclusion Team is responsible for the support of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, hearing and/or visual impairment from birth into adult services. It is one of several available for children and young people and comprises two teams:

The Sensory Team provides specialist support for children and young people. There are 3 sensory teams:

• Hearing Impairment Team• Visual Impairment Team• Multi-Sensory Impairment Team

We support children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with complex needs, including ASD, hearing impairments, visual impairments, multi-sensory impairments and/or learning difficulties.

Contact usJulia LumbSpecialist Inclusion Team, Basement Floor, Carlton Mill, Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AS


Phone: ASD Team - 01422 394114 / Sensory Team – 01422 394111

Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm (term-time service)

Specialist Inclusion Team


Cost: Mostservicesarefree.Someadditionalbespokesupportchargedthroughourtradedpackages.Contacttheteamforfurtherinfo.

Facilities: None

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What we do

About us

The Adult Disability Team forms part of the All Age Disability Service.

Our approach is focused on improving people’s lives, focussed on breaking down barriers for people and between agencies and services, and on making sure people’s happiness, aspirations and successes are never limited due to a disability. Our person centred approach will ensure people have experiences they value:

• developing relationships• making choices• contributing and having valued roles.

We support adults and young people who have a learning or physical disability to focus on building resilience and independence so that we can help adults to be as independent as they can be. Those adults have their rights promoted, for some this will include protecting them from all forms of abuse or discrimination and enable people to take appropriate risks and balance this with duty of care.

We have close links with Ravenscliffe, Ryburn, Calderdale College and the SEN team and meet with individuals before they leave education to ensure they are aware of what support is available to them. This does not always mean that individuals require support from Social Care, information may be given about the other services which are included in this brochure.

Contact usGateway to Care

Phone: 01422 393000


Adult Disability Team


Cost: Notapplicable


We are an education support service, operating predominantly during term time. We offer family support, assessment, training, teaching and advice to schools and settings for children and young people from 0 to 25.

The Autistic Spectrum Disorder Team offers a specialist service to mainstream schools, early years settings and colleges.

We provide support and advice for children and young people with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD, aged 0 to 25 years in Calderdale, to successfully access the learning and social environment, work towards independence and achieve their potential.

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The Local Offer provides online information on the services and support available to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEN) from birth to 25 years old across Calderdale.

It provides all the information needed on the services and support available including:

• Education and training• Health and social care• Early Years and Childcare• Specialist services• Leisure activities• Support for parents, carers and young people• Voluntary sector organisations• Preparing for adulthood

The Local Offer can be seen at:

www.calderdale.gov.uk/localoffer

You can also discuss the Local Offer at:

Calderdale Local Offer, Princess Buildings, Princess Street, Halifax HX1 1TP


Phone: 01422 392164

Calderdale

LocalOffer

Other useful contacts

Preparing for Adulthood – homepagewww.preparingforadulthood.org.ukTel: 01225 789135



Social Care and Well Being Hubwww.calderdale.gov.uk/socialcare/wellbeing-hub/index.jsp

MetroForinformationonbustravelacrossCalderdalewww.wymetro.com

Imagineer36 Gibbet StreetHalifax HX1 5BA Email [email protected] www.imagineer.org.ukTel: 01422 363817

Halifax Job CentreCrossfield House St James RoadHalifax HX1 1YSTel: 0800 1690190

Calderdale SENDIASS Information and AdviceForadviceandsupportaboutSENissueswww.calderdalesendiass.org.ukTel: 01422 266141

Calderdale Citizen’s Advice37 Harrison Road Halifax HX1 2AF Tel: 0300 3309048

Calderdale Council “Better Lives at 42”InformationandsupportforadultsfromSocialCareprofessionals42 Market StreetHalifax

Calderdale Council Gateway to Care ForenquiriesaboutyoursocialcareneedsTel: 01422 393000

Halifax Customer First/ Calderdale CouncilForadviceandassistanceonanyCalderdaleCouncilservice19 Horton StreetHalifax HX1 1QE Tel: 01422 288001

Helping HandsKarenCollier,Manager57 Pellon LaneHalifax HX1 5SPEmail [email protected] 366667

Hope Street Resource Centre(Ambito Community Services)LeeanVarley,ManagerHope StreetHalifax HX1 5DWEmail [email protected] 361880

www.calderdale.gov.uk/learning-disabilities

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