Guide to services and activities for families in Bolton
SEND Stay and Play
The Orchards Federation SEND Stay and Play sessions are for children aged between 0-5 years old, to give parents, carers, their children, and siblings the opportunity to meet other families and to gain information about services and support available within Bolton. Children without a diagnosis are welcome to join these sessions.
Sessions are free of charge and are held every Thursday (during term time) from 10 - 11:30am at Tonge Family Hub, and every Friday (during term time) from 1 - 2.30pm at Oldhams Start Well Centre.
For more information, please contact Liane Fishwick, the SEND Stay and Play Coordinator by e-mail: FishwickL@TheOrchards.bolton.sch.uk or telephone: 01204 332680.
Stay and Play with Bolton Toy Library
A term time weekly group, where you can also get free sensory toy loans for children 0 - 5 years, with a diagnosis (or seeking a diagnosis). Individual drop ins can be arranged.
| Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey Start Well Centre | Mondays | 1.00 - 2.00pm |
Bolton’s SEND Local Offer
The Local Offer provides a single point for information to help families in Bolton access details about services available to them, and offer guidance in multiple areas, such as:
- Early years places
- Schools (including academies and free schools)
- Colleges
- Health and social care
- Leisure activities
The Bolton SEND Local Offer website also includes guidance for parents when they need to speak with practitioners and professionals, and information on giving feedback, raising concerns, and making complaints.
