Drop-in events
Details about SEND Local Offer drop-in events, where families can meet professionals, ask questions, and find out about support and services available in their area.
SEND Local Offer drop-in events
Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Offer drop in events are an opportunity for parents and carers to speak to different teams and service providers. They are an informal way to ask questions and find out more about what support is available to you and your family, within your local area. No appointment needed.
We will always aim to have a variety of teams and services represented; however, we might not always have the person you are looking for or the answers to your questions. In this case we will send your queries to the relevant service and team.
Please note: We will not be able to advise on ongoing tribunals or complaints.
Barrow and Furness area
SEND Local offer drop-in events for the Barrow and Furness area:
- Thursday, 5 February 2026 - Walney Library, Central Drive Walney, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3HY - 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Thursday, 16th April 2026 - Family Hub Barrow Library, 11am to 1pm
- Thursday, 11th June 2026 - Family Hub Barrow Library, 11am to 1pm
- TBC - Week Commencing 10th August - Dalton Family Hub
- Thursday, 15th October 2026 - Family Hub Barrow Library, 11am to 1pm
- Thursday, 17th December 2026 - Family Hub Barrow Library, 11am to 1pm
- Thursday, 25th February 2027 - Family Hub Barrow Library, 11am to 1pm
- TBC – Week commencing 3rd May 2027 – Dalton Family Hub
Eden area
SEND Local offer drop-in events for the Eden area:
- Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - Penrith Family Hub, The Regent, Old London Road, CA11 8ET - 12.30pm to 2.30pm
- Tuesday, 5th May 2026 - Appleby Family Hub, Station Road, CA16 6TX, behind the school, 1pm to 3pm
- Tuesday, 30th June 2026 - Alston Family Hub, Samuel King’s School, Church Road, CA9 3QU, 12pm to 2pm
- Thursday, 3rd September 2026 - Penrith Family Hub, The Regent, Old London Road, CA11 8ET, 11:30am to 1:30pm
- Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 - Kirby Stephen Family Hub, Vicarage Lane, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QX, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Tuesday, 12th January 2027 - Appleby Family Hub, Station Road, CA16 6TX - behind the school - 11:30am to 1:30pm
- Tuesday, 16th March 2027 - Alston Family Hub, Samuel King’s School, Church Road, CA9 3QU, 12pm to 2pm
South Lakes area
SEND Local offer drop-in events for the South Lakes area:
- Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Milnthorpe Family Hub, Firs Road, LA7 7QF, 12pm to 2pm
- Friday, 22nd May 2026 - Ulverston Family Hub, Lund Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 9BE, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Monday, 13th July 2026 - Ambleside Library Kelsick Road, Ambleside LA22 0BZ, 12pm to 2pm
- Friday, 25th September 2026 - Kendal West Family Hub, Kendal Green LA9 5PP, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Friday, 27th November 2026 - Milnthorpe Family Hub, Firs Road, LA7 7QF, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Friday, 5th February 2027 - Ulverston Family Hub, Lund Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 9BE, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Friday, 16th April 2027 - Kendal West Family Hub, Kendal Green LA9 5PP, 12:30pm to 2:30pm