Bromley SEND Local Offer

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

✨ FREE Bookstart course for ages 0–2!
Build bonds, share stories, and enjoy fun activities together.

Call now to book your place 020 8857 1185.

02/06/2026

🎶 Join our Singing Workshops with Singsmiths 🎶

Come along to our relaxed Tuesday evening singing workshops with Steph Seeney from Singsmiths.

These friendly sessions are open to members, families, carers and our staff team. No experience is needed, just come along and enjoy singing together.

📅 Tuesdays in June:
2 June, 9 June, 16 June and 23 June

⏰ 7pm to 8:30pm
📍 Bromley Mencap, Rutland House, 44 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9JG
💷 £10 per family, per session

Everyone who takes part will also be invited to join in with a singing performance at our Summer Fun Day on Saturday 27 June.

To book your place or ask for more information, please email [email protected] or call 020 8466 0790.

02/06/2026

Join our Social Communication Differences & Autism sessions — a welcoming space for parents and carers to meet, share, and learn together (no diagnosis needed).

💻 Online session
🗓 Thursday 11 June | 🕢 7:30–8:30pm
🔗 Join via link or QR code in the poster: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/391334545039433?p=Q1fxUnGdpNlc2276sy

📍 In-person session
🗓 Tuesday 16 June | 🕙 10:00–11:30am
📌 Committee Room 5, Bromley Civic Centre

Topic: Exploring Masking in Autism

We’ll cover:

• Masking in boys and girls
• Effects of continued masking
• Understanding and sharing experiences

📧 Contact: [email protected]
Everyone is welcome 💚

02/06/2026

Join Our Inclusive Autism Support Group 💬

Looking for a safe, supportive space to connect with others? Our inclusive autism support group for young people and adults is open to everyone — no diagnosis needed.

📅 Online session: 11 June
🕡 Time: 6:30–7:30pm
🔗 Click the link or scan the QR code in the poster to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/327041347299385?p=dj0X5tjbb6QFUsP4Fi

This session’s topic: Exploring Masking

We’ll be discussing:

• What autism means to you
• Masking in males and females
• The impact of ongoing masking
• How to explore unmasking safely

📧 For more information: [email protected]
Everyone is welcome 💚

02/06/2026

📢 Important conversation on SEND reforms and inclusion

An upcoming online event is creating space for critical discussions on how SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) reforms may impact Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children, young people, and their families.

The sessions will explore:

🔹 Whether proposed reforms risk increasing inequalities
🔹 Lived experiences of inequality within the SEND system
🔹 The importance of ensuring diverse voices are heard
🔹 Collective action to improve advocacy, inclusion, and representation

With concerns that some communities could be further disadvantaged, this event offers an opportunity to listen, share experiences, and contribute to shaping a more equitable future.

🗓 Wednesday 3rd June 2026
⏰ 10:15am–12:15pm or 7:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Online (Zoom)

Find out more and register: https://bit.ly/imt-send-reforms

Delivered in partnership with Include Me TOO, South Asian SEN Mamas, and Black SEN Mamas.

02/06/2026

Help your child take their first steps towards reading and writing 📚✨
Join our FREE “Getting Ready to Read & Write” course for children aged 0–5. A fun, friendly 2-week course where you can play, learn and build confidence together.

From story time to hands-on activities, you’ll pick up simple ideas to support your child’s development at home 💛

📅 Spaces are limited – get in touch to book your place!

01/06/2026

DSEngage Live | Dance Class 💃🕺

Join people who have Down’s syndrome from all over the country to Wake up and dance with DanceSyndrome via Zoom!

Next Session: Thursday 4 June 2026. Time: 9.30 – 10.15am.

What you will need:
•Comfy clothing and trainers/bare feet
•Enough space to safely turn around and swing your arms as you dance and move
•A glass/bottle of water.

Please sign up here: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/dsengage/dsengage-live-dance-class/

01/06/2026

There is nothing quite like Being Me.

It is not a generic, one-size-fits all course.

It’s a thoughtfully designed, neuro-affirming group programme where young people come together to explore and understand their Autistic experience - safely, authentically, and alongside peers and Autistic Mentors.

It’s been developed by a team deeply committed to:

~ Learning about Autistic experience and identity

~ Understanding neurodiversity and disability theory

~ AND many of whom hold advanced academic qualifications in autism (PGCerts, BAs, MAs)

We combine lived experience with deep, specialist knowledge because both matter. That’s what keeps Being Me at the cutting edge and gives your young person access to something genuinely meaningful.

It also isn’t one-size-fits-all.

We actively listen, reflect, and adapt each group as it evolves. That level of care and responsiveness represents a huge investment in each young person’s experience.

And it’s not just for young people...

Parents/carers receive:

~ A detailed written or video guide helping you learn the theory too
~ Access to GROVE’s resource library with webinars and print resources
~ Free parent/carer groups

Because we want you to feel supported and part of the community too.

Feedback from our current groups:

"life-changing"

"loves the sessions"

"really enjoying Being Me"

"really helping recognise and understand certain traits she has in a positive way, especially when she can see that peers in the sessions have similar feelings and experiences"

"she is more confident to advocate for things that make her feel more comfortable, and this is so positive after years of sustained masking through school to fit in"

"we have a better understanding of how to support her when she is totally focused on her special interests"

"thank you so much for all your hard work, it is clear to see the dedication and thought that has gone into the overall programme and to the individual sessions"

"she looks forward to them every week and I think the biggest part is the social interaction she gets with other children who understand and experience the world in similar ways to how she does. This is something she has really been lacking, so incredibly grateful for what you do."

"having friendly adults like you and George who get it and don’t expect anything from the young people - no pressure, just understanding has been imperative to her experience and her wanting to participate each week, especially as a PDA’er."

We have 6 more weeks with these lovely young people and then just 3 groups open over the summer with some spaces still available.