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An opportunity to connect with other parents and carers of Lighthouse Futures Trust student parents, past and present. A caring, social and informal group community safe space. 

Our LFT parent and carer peer support group aims to build connections with other parents and carers in similar situations. The group meets monthly in a safe, supportive environment, to share experiences, discuss key issues that are faced daily by our young people, and explore solutions and further support for you and your family. 

The sessions are informal and have room for all suggestions and ideas (as well as our own!) for how to support your young people with making friends, being social and independent. Hot and cold drinks and biscuits are provided for those attending in person. Online access is now available for anyone wishing to dial in remotely. 

Please note that this group is for parents, carers and guardians of LFT students only. We do not have capacity for young people to also attend at present. 

February, we will be having Thomas Chalk from Through The Maze to visit us, and present to us their services and how they might be able to help you. This group session will be held at Carlton House on Thursday 13th February 2025 at 5:00 – 6:30pm. To book your free ticket, see below.
  • Thursday 17th October 2024, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  •  Thursday 14th November 2024, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  • Thursday 12th December 2024, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  • Thursday 16th January 2025, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  • Thursday 13th February 2025, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  •  Thursday 13th March 2025, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  • Thursday 24th April 2025, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  • Thursday 15th May 2025, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  • Thursday 12th June 2025, 5:00 to 6:30pm
  • Thursday 3rd July 2025, 5:00 to 6:30pm

Topics and themes that have been popular in previous sessions include: socialising and making friends; living independently; autistic burnout; holidays/home and family life; applying for funding/support; next steps; connecting with other parents; parent/carer support. 

Click the links below to book your place, either in person or online. 

Attend in person
Attend online

Resources

  • March 2025 Meeting Notes
  • January 2025 Meeting Notes
  • December 2024 Meeting Notes
  • Looking to the Future – Social Care
  • November 2024 Meeting Notes
  • October 2024 Meeting Notes
  • Flyer for Parent Carer Group
Leeds SEND Local Offer Website
To find out more about the service, click to download a copy of the new LLO information booklet here. 
The upcoming Leeds Local Offer Live event, which will be held at Pudsey Civic Hall on 26th March 2025 at 10am till 3pm. Click here to book your free place.

Help is at hand.

Carers Leeds – www.carersleeds.org.uk

Samaritans – www.samaritans.org


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