Lancashire Adult Learning

Countywide

Free and funded adult education including English, maths, digital skills, languages, wellbeing, confidence and employability.

0333 003 1717

Community Solutions North West

Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AA

Community learning opportunities, activities, volunteering and support to access training.

01254 460080

Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning

Various venues

Adult education, community learning, digital skills and employability courses.

Via Blackburn Council

Burnley Council Adult Learning

Various venues

Local adult education and skills programmes.

Via Burnley Council

Lancashire SEND Local Offer

Online service

The main directory for SEND services across Lancashire. Information about education, health, social care, EHCPs, activities, short breaks and support.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND

Lancashire SEND Information Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

Lancashire-wide

Free, impartial advice for parents/carers about SEND rights, school support, EHCPs, exclusions and education decisions.

0300 123 6706

Lancashire Parent Carer Forum

Lancashire-wide

Parent-led organisation supporting families of children and young people with SEND. Provides events, training, consultations and peer support.

https://www.lancashireparentcarer.org.uk

Disability Equality North West (DENW)

103 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BS

Advocacy, information and support for disabled people and families.

01772 242273

Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS)

Lancashire-wide

Support around independent living, personal budgets, direct payments and disability rights.

https://www.lils.org.uk

Hyndburn Park Primary School

Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3DA

Specialist primary provision for children with additional learning needs.

Contact school directly

Woodlands School

Knowsley Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4AU

Special school supporting children and young people with additional needs.

01254 888300

Crosshill School

Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DA

Specialist education provision for pupils with learning difficulties and additional needs.

01254 232870

Haworth School

Blackburn area

Specialist provision for children with additional needs.

Via Blackburn with Darwen Council

Newfield School

Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB2 3HG

Specialist education for pupils with complex needs.

01254 54850

Broadfield Specialist School

Accrington Road, Oswaldtwistle

Specialist education support.

Via Lancashire SEND Local Offer

Autism Spectrum Connections CIC

Lancashire-wide

Peer support, information, activities and community support for autistic people and families.

Facebook: Autism Spectrum Connections CIC

National Autistic Society Lancashire Services

Lancashire-wide

Autism information, advice, support resources and guidance for families.

https://www.autism.org.uk

Autism Together

Lancashire support

Autism services, family support and advice.

https://www.autismtogether.co.uk

Lancashire County Council Autism Support Information

Online

Information about autism assessment pathways, support and services.

Lancashire SEND Local Offer

NeuroDynamix CIC

Lancashire-wide

Support, activities and awareness around ADHD, autism and neurodivergence.

Facebook: NeuroDynamix CIC

ADHD Foundation

National online support

Information, resources and support for ADHD families, schools and professionals.

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk

ADDISS

National support

Information and support for children, young people and adults affected by ADHD.

https://www.addiss.co.uk

British Dyslexia Association

National support

Information, advice and resources for dyslexic people, parents and schools.

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Lancashire Dyslexia Association

Lancashire-wide

Local information, support and awareness activities.

Via British Dyslexia Association

Lancashire Adult Learning

Various venues

Literacy support, English courses and confidence building for adults.

0333 003 1717

Community Solutions North West

Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AA

Community activities, volunteering, inclusion and support.

01254 460080

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust – Learning Disability Services

Lancashire-wide

Specialist health support for people with learning disabilities.

NHS referral route

Mencap Lancashire

Lancashire-wide

Support, advice and advocacy for people with learning disabilities and families.

https://www.mencap.org.uk

Lancashire Libraries Children's Activities

Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood & Rishton Libraries

Free story sessions, rhyme times, reading challenges, craft activities and school holiday activities.

0300 123 6703

The Reading Agency – Reading Ahead

Online / Library based

Supports adults and young people to build confidence with reading.

https://readingagency.org.uk

Lancashire Libraries Reading Challenge

Local libraries

Children's reading activities during school holidays, including the annual Summer Reading Challenge.

0300 123 6703

STEM Learning UK

Online / schools

Free STEM resources, activities and enrichment opportunities for children and young people.

https://www.stem.org.uk

Code Club

Local schools / community venues

Free coding clubs teaching children programming skills.

https://codeclub.org

Code Your Future / Digital Skills Projects

Lancashire-wide

Digital skills opportunities for young people and adults.

Online

Lancashire Music Service

Countywide

Instrument lessons, ensembles, school music support, choirs and youth music projects.

https://www.lancashiremusichub.co.uk

Accrington Victoria Theatre Education Programme

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1EP

Theatre workshops, performances, creative opportunities and family events.

01254 399005

Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2JS

Art workshops, school sessions, exhibitions and creative activities.

01254 233782

Accrington Library Local History Resources

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Local history resources, archives and learning activities.

0300 123 6703

Lancashire Youth Service

Lancashire-wide

Youth clubs, personal development, volunteering, skills and support for young people.

Via Lancashire County Council

Hyndburn Youth Council

Hyndburn area

Gives young people a voice on local decisions and community issues.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Accrington Stanley Community Trust Education Programmes

Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, BB5 6BD

School programmes, mentoring, wellbeing, leadership and skills activities.

01254 475013

Duke of Edinburgh Award – Local Providers

Schools / community organisations

Volunteering, skills, physical activity and expedition awards for young people.

Via DofE website

Lancashire County Council School Admissions

Online service

Applications for primary, secondary and in-year school places.

01524 581148

Blackburn with Darwen School Admissions

Blackburn area

Admissions support for Blackburn schools.

01254 666605

Burnley School Admissions

Burnley area

Advice on school applications and transfers.

Via Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council Free School Meals Team

Online

Applications for free school meals and related support.

Via Lancashire County Council

Uniform Exchange Lancashire

Lancashire-wide

Free school uniforms through local exchanges and donations.

Facebook: Uniform Exchange Lancashire

Community Solutions North West

Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AA

Community support including practical help for families.

01254 460080

Maundy Relief

29–31 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EN

Food support, community support and practical help.

Facebook: Maundy Relief

National Careers Service

Online / telephone

Free careers advice, CV support, training advice and career planning.

0800 100 900

Lancashire Careers Hub

Lancashire-wide

Supports schools and colleges with careers education and employer links.

https://www.lancashirecareershub.co.uk

Blackburn with Darwen Employment Support

Blackburn area

Employment advice, skills support and progression opportunities.

Via Blackburn Council

Burnley Council Employment & Skills Support

Burnley area

Skills, employment and training support.

Via Burnley Council