Doncaster Parents Voice

🌟COME AND JOIN US TONIGHT🌟

Making A Difference Meeting
11th June 2026 @ 8pm
Online Teams Meetings

The Making A Difference Meetings are YOUR chance to find out more about what is happening in Doncaster with regards to SEND in education and health.

You can request a link to the meeting by clicking on the link below:

https://www.doncasterparentsvoice.co.uk/making-a-difference

We are excited to attend this event on Saturday. We are having a stall, so please pop over and see us!

See you all there!

💙🌈 WIN A £50 SENSORY TOY VOUCHER & HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! 🌈💙

As we prepare for Doncaster's FIRST EVER Autism Pride Day, we'd love your help reaching as many SEN and neurodivergent families as possible.

To celebrate, we're giving away a £50 voucher towards a sensory toy of your choice!

To enter:

💙 Comment below and tell us who you're bringing to Autism Pride Day

💙 Tag a SEN family, parent, carer, or supporter in the comments below who may love to attend

💙 Like & Share this post to help us reach more families in our community

One winner will be chosen at random on Sunday 14th June.

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🌈 DONCASTER'S FIRST EVER AUTISM PRIDE DAY 🌈

📅 Saturday 13th June 2026

📍 Sandall Park, Doncaster

⏰ 11am – 4pm

A day dedicated to celebrating autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, and neurodivergent children, young people, adults, and families.

🌈 Sensory-Enhanced Colour Run (Pre-booking only)

🎉 Amazing Entertainment & Special Guests

✨ GP Princess Appearances

🎪 Mr Dan's Circus Acts

🫧 The Incredible Big BubbleMan

🎶 Award-Winning Little Movers

🚑 TFN – Sensory Emergency

🏍️ Supergood – Bikers for Autism

Plus so many more throughout the day!

🎡 Family Fun Includes

✔️ Children's Fun Fair

✔️ Bouncy Castles & Rides

✔️ Face Painting

✔️ Community & Charity Stalls

✔️ Food Vendors

✔️ Dedicated Sensory Tent provided by The SEN Den

This event is about challenging outdated perceptions of autism, SEN and neurodivergence, celebrating differences, and bringing our community together in support of SEN children, families, and adults.

We want every family to know there is nothing to hide, nothing to fix, and everything to celebrate. 💙

Help us make history at Doncaster's first Autism Pride Day!

🌟JOIN US🌟

Making A Difference Meeting
11th June 2026 @ 8pm
Online Teams Meetings

The Making A Difference Meetings are YOUR chance to find out more about what is happening in Doncaster with regards to SEND in education and health.

You can request a link to the meeting by clicking on the link below:

https://www.doncasterparentsvoice.co.uk/making-a-difference

👀ITS NOT TOO LATE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE👀

Our next Online Parent Carer Coffee & Chat Sessions with Doncaster SENDIAS Service is on 10th June 2026 at 8.00pm.

Doncaster SENDIAS can advise on the following issues:

🟣SEN support in school or college
🟣The process of getting an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment
🟣Understanding and reviewing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
🟣School exclusions
🟣Transitions between schools or stages of education
🟣Transport issues
🟣Disagreements with the local authority
🟣Appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).

If you would like to book a place please visit our website here:

https://www.doncasterparentsvoice.co.uk/copy-of-parent-carer-coffee-mornings

Parent/carers here is a useful resource for you. Dont forget that as a carer for your child, there is support our there for YOU!

https://doncaster.carerconnect.org.uk/

Support for carers in Doncaster Find tailored support, local services, and 24/7 guidance for unpaid carers in Doncaster.

MPs call for action on SEND transport after age 16 Concerns about school transport for young people with SEND, and the challenges for rural families highlighted at Westminster debate.

Please find below a link to the news section on our website where you can view the Under 5's Neurodevelopment Assessment Pathway newsletter. This newsletter from Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals will keep you up to date with all of the latest information from the team, the current waiting times for assessments, and the services they offer.

To access the newsletter, please click the link below:

News | dpvo The House of Lords has launched its Call for Evidence, inviting written contributions to its inquiry.  This is your opportunity to share your opinions about the Autism Act 2009, the government’s plan and rules.

Youth SEND Session for ages 11- 16 years
26th June 2026
6:00pm–8:00pm
St Peter in Chains, DN1 2AA

To book contact: [email protected]

👉Join us tonight!👈

Voice of SEND Young People Meeting
9th June 2026 at 5pm-6pm
Doncaster Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE

🟣Is your young person aged between 12-25 years?
🟣Would they like to share their ideas and feedback on issues affecting them?
🟣Would they like the opportunity to make new friends?

Then why not come along to our Voice of SEND Young People meetings? Parents/carers are welcome to attend for those who may need a little bit of support. Please come along and join our relaxed friendly group!

If you would like to attend or to find out more information please email [email protected]

https://www.doncasterparentsvoice.co.uk/about-6