- Young people have developed resources to raise awareness of disabilities.
- Young people are developing ‘how to communicate with young people with SEND’ eLearning that will be available to professionals across education, health, social care and third sector organisations.
- Leeds City Council worked in partnership with Town Centre Securities plc and young people to develop artwork to raise awareness of disabilities.
Wish 12
Leeds in an inclusive city for all young people.
Leeds in an inclusive city for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Children and young people feel there is more awareness and understanding of different disabilities and that there are more activities and places to go that are accessible to all.
Wish 12
What we are doing in Leeds
Raising awareness of disabilities
More activities and places to go that are accessible to all
- Information about accessible activities and free play spaces is available on the Leeds Local Offer website under things to do.
- Leeds City Council delivered a SEND activity day in July 2023 that provided the opportunity for students with SEND to try out different activities and sports available to them in the city. Leeds Trinity University will be running this event in 2024.
- Scope Activities for All are commissioned by LCC to deliver the activities for all contract. This includes; working with providers to achieve the Scope Inclusive Activity Award and working with families and providers to ensure their activity / group is inclusive for the young person.
- Children, young people and parents and carers are involved in the commissioning of short breaks and fun activities in Leeds.