WASP Wakefield Awareness Support Project

05/10/2026

From Wakefield Build Our Future:
Virtual Summit - Young Person Participation.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for young people across the district to come together, hear about the positive changes being shaped through youth voice and participation, celebrate achievements, and influence future developments. The Summit will showcase the incredible work that young people and organisations are already leading to make a difference in their communities.”

Link to book on to the event:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-our-futures-virtual-summit-tickets-2002715113817?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1uvs2lj*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU0ODYyNjY2OS4xNzkwOTQ2MzY0*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3OTA5NDYzNjMkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTA5NDYzNjQkajYwJGwwJGgw

05/10/2026

Spooky season is now in full swing, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Cayton Bay Holiday Park. Dive into a world of fun—think fancy dress, family discos, eerie ghost walks and even a game (or two!) of bingo.

Whether you’re after thrills, chills, or just some relaxed family time, you can make your stay exactly how you want it.

Our Cayton Bay holiday homes are still available for some October dates, with two great options:
• A 3-bedroom Victory Willow
• A 2-bedroom wheelchair accessible ABI Derwent

Ready to plan your Halloween getaway? Find out more on our website or book your stay below 👇

https://booking-directly.com/widgets/OxfG9nCRbeILii6aaXn9Q5qhG3eYDtgd0LVaWdrRgpQvSHKsJkLki7jrVeZN3/properties/unit-selection

28/09/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP:

We’re looking to collect more personal stories from families and young people who use Kids’ services to share on our website, social media and in our fundraising campaigns.

We'd love to hear from families about their experiences with Kids and how our support has made a difference to you and your family. If you'd be happy to share your story, or a couple of sentences about your experience, we'd be really grateful - it helps us understand and share the difference our work makes, and helps support raising awareness and fundraising campaigns. There's absolutely no pressure to take part, and anything you share can remain completely anonymous if you wish. If you're interested, please have a look at the below form which has more information.

https://tinyurl.com/kids-personal-story-form

Please and Thank You!

28/09/2026

From Wakefield Council: (These are not a Kids Workshop)

SEND Reforms: Experts at Hand

We would like to invite you to a parent and carer workshop to learn more about the national SEND reforms and Wakefield's development of the Experts at Hand model.

The Experts at Hand approach aims to strengthen access to specialist advice, training and support in mainstream settings - helping children and young people to get the right support at the right time.

The workshops are your chance to shape how we deliver support in Wakefield.

Workshops

Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Time: 10:00 - 11:30

12:00 - 1:30

2:00 - 2:30

You only need to attend one session - each one will cover the same things.

Venue: Normanton Town Hall, High Street, Normanton, WF6 2DZ

The sessions will include:

An overview of the national SEND reforms
An introduction to Wakefield's emerging Experts at Hand model
A presentation from Jayne Elliott, Service Manager for Inclusion Services, and Kate Lyell, Service Manager for SEND Transformation
Opportunities for discussion and feedback
Small group discussions focused on key questions that will help shape the future development of SEND support across Wakefield
We are particularly keen to hear:

How should specialist services work alongside schools and families?
What would good communication and partnership working look like?
What outcomes matter most to children, young people and their families?
Your views and experiences are incredibly important and will directly inform the future design of the Experts at Hand model in Wakefield.

Places are limited, so please confirm your attendance by emailing [email protected]

If demand exceeds availability we will consider arranging further events.

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

Wakefield Mental Health Day is back for 2026!
Local Support, Lasting Impact

📅Friday 9 October 2026
🕒10am to 4pm
📍Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, Wakefield WF1 3AD
👉FREE to attend!

What to expect:
✅ Meet more than 50 local organisations, services and community groups
✅ Access free advice, information and support
✅ Hear from guest and lived experience speakers
✅ Take part in creative and wellbeing activities
✅ Access health and wellbeing resources
✅ Discover local groups, activities and opportunities that support positive mental health
✅ Connect with organisations that can help them now and in the future

Connect with local services. Be Inspired by guest speakers and personal stories. Get Support for your mental wellbeing.

👇Follow the link in the comments for full event details.

25/09/2026

WASP Coffee Morning Today!

Hopefully see you there.

Craig and Claire

24/09/2026

PLACES STILL AVAILABLE -
Kids Changing Our Direction Parent FLASH Workshop

Kids Changing Our Direction would like to invite you to their parent FLASH programme "Families Learning about self-harm" starting on Wednesday 7th October at 9:30 am.
Please see dates, times and venue below as well as the programme overview.
These workshops are for Parent Carers of Young People aged 11-18.

We understand how difficult self-harm is for the whole family and we hope that this 10 session programme can offer you a safe space, a deeper understanding and practical strategies to help support you and your young people.

If you have not been referred to Changing Our Direction, please use the referral link below, happy for you to email us and then we can discuss a referral:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Z0cT7o0f_EePJQmRP5BjCLExOBxdo9RDg9Gz8kRJIHpURFZCVjk0UzE3TzFLRFlLQjBZSFhESVNWWCQlQCN0PWcu

If you have had a Referral into Kids Changing Our Direction then please send an email to
[email protected]
Where we will confirm a place for you.

The COD Team

Craig, Ruth, Clair and Zak

22/09/2026

This is your reminder, Coffee morning WASP Wakefield Awareness Support Project come and see us. Looking forward to seeing you Kelly & Craig

20/09/2026