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Bexley Voice
Bexley Voice is an independent, parent-led, registered charity, which was formed in 2011. We work with (not for) the local authority, health and local services to improve services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families.
We support, inform, signpost and empower families to obtain the best possible care and services. Our members have children and young people aged 0-25, who live in and/or attend an educational setting in the London Borough of Bexley and we are an active member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums.
Our aims
- To be approachable; clear; accessible; inclusive; respectful and accountable to our members, providing information to inform and empower parent carers on the issues that affect their families.
- To provide a united forum, gathering views and information from parent carers to highlight common issues to share with education, health and social care providers to influence positive change.
- To encourage opportunities for parent carers to participate, contribute and influence decisions in developing services that meet the needs of their families.
- Parent Carer Forums cannot act as case workers or advocates, we are simply the link between parent carers and the local authority and other SEN service providers.
- To work together to ensure that communication links remain open and transparent.
- To maximise opportunities for engagement and participation from our parent carers.
Our vision
A world where children and young people with SEND and their families have equal opportunities and access to the right support and education to enable them to lead independent and fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
Our mission statement
To support and empower parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with SEND, in Bexley borough, ensuring all parents and carers have their views heard both in relation to their child’s needs and to inform the planning and development of services locally and nationally.
Upcoming Events
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Calendar of Events: https://bexleyvoice.org.uk/calendar/
Contact Information
admin@bexleyvoice.org.uk
Telephone helpline (Term Time only):
All of our workshops are free to attend.
CEREBRA offer a 1-1 Sleep support advisory service. Parents can self refer or professionals can refer.
Contact is a website that provides support for families for children with disabilities
Click the links for general support from pages on the Contact website
Counselling Matters Bexley offers carers free counselling and a carers group.
To find out more about this free service contact -
Counselling Matters Bexley
0800 047 2600mail@cmbtalk.org
www.counsellingmattersbexley.org
Disabled Living organise ‘Kidz to Adultz’ event. They have organised the very prestigious Kidz to Adultz event since 2001 and now hold five of the largest FREE UK exhibitions totally dedicated to children and young adults up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and all the professionals who support and work with them.
Discounts for Carers whether youre paid, unpaid, volunteering or retired. We have a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers, from mouth watering restaurant vouchers, discount holidays, money off fashion fixes thorugh to deals on gym membership, mobile phones and utilities. Your hard work should be rewardd. We’re here to make sure you are! It’s free to sign up.
Dawn Lyman, our family well being lead often runs coffee mornings and can help with support and sign posting to other agencies.
Telephone during school hours Monday-Thursday
For more information click on link
Jesse’s Place Foundation is an independent not for profit organisation led by parents and carers of children and young people living with autism.
Oral Sensory Seeking – Why is my Child Still Putting Things in Their Mouth?
Shenstone-Preparing-for-Adulthood-11.11.25-1.pdf
Understanding-Deputyship-FINAL-February-2026.pdf
My-Guide-to-Understanding-Deputyships-February-2026-1.pdf
All Bexley Voice workshops are free to attend.
This is a one Stop shop for SENCO's and professionals with everything accessible at your fingertips. The Professionals Padlet will provide you with information ranging from who team members are, referral forms to all services, as well as presentations from the SENCO's forum and the Mentoring courses. Everything you need is right here!
SNAP - non-commissioned support for children for the holiday scheme or Saturday club is priced at £25 per hour. This is for ages 5 to 12 years who do not meet the criteria for CWDS.https://www.snapcharity.org/
HAF Vouchers for activities- Please request vouchers from the school. You can also visit the website.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme
Bexley Local Offerhttps://www.bexleylocaloffer.uk/
Sendtivate
£90 for 4 hours - This is the minimum and it is a block booking system
Sendtivate Support Services - £25 per hourhttps://sendtivate.co.uk/
The Javan Coker Foundation - visit website to explore activities, sessions and priceshttps://www.thejavancokerfoundation.org/
Inclusive Dance - Disability Inclusion - £5.34 per session - 1st session free Inclusion@AccessSport.org.uk
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SWIMMING
Zambezi Swim Club (Hydrotherapy pool) – Marlborough School
https://zambezisportsschool.co.uk
Bexley Beavers Swimming Club – Friday at Crook Log Leisure Centre between 6.00-7.30pmbexleybeavers.org.uk info@bexleybeavers.org.uk
Swanley swimming
White Oak Leisure Centre, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT
Designated disability swim sessions in the pool on Wednesdays 11:00-12:00, Fridays 11:30-12:30 and Sundays 16:30-17:30
https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/white-oak-leisure-centre/01322662188
Animal Days Out
Mount Mascal Stables Horse Riding Club https://mountmascalstables.com/our-ratesoffice@mountmascalstables.com
Arrows Horse Riding - 2 Year Waiting list
https://www.arrowridingcentre.comarc@arrowridingcentre.com01322294390
Saddles Riding School - Waiting list
https://saddles-riding-centre.ecpro.co.uk
saddlesrc@gmail.com0785461082007960746636
SOFT PLAY
Gravity Bluewater SEN Sessions – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 1 Hour for £5.00. Use code COMPCARER for 1 free carer.
https://gravity-global.com/active/bluewater/activities/sen-sessions0330159 5815
SPORTS
Teviot Rangers Frame Football – For children who use walkers, frames and have cerebral palsy
Disability.inclusion@accesssport.co.uk0207993 9883
Spartak Gymnastics Club - Artistic and rhythmic gymnastics with a special programmes for those with a disability. Contact Kay Salterfalconspartak@outlook.com07967346060www.falconspartak.com/Europa Gymnastics – Stadium Way, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4HR
SEN Gymnastics play incorporating gymnastics equipment, soft play and bouncy castle. £7 for a 2 hour session.
Book Onlinehttps://www.europagymcentre.com/booking-calendar/sen- crayside?referral=book_button_widget
EVERYTHING ELSE
Cineworld Bexleyheath – Autism Friendly Screenings
Cinema CEA Card – The card enables a disabled cinema guest 8 years of age or older to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. £6.00 Please note prices are subject to change.https://www.ceacard.co.uk/apply
If you have any queries regarding your pad orders for your child/children please contact Millie, Continence Advisor via email
oxl-tr.cypcontinence.inclusion@nhs.net
Should you need to reactivate your delivery, please call
First-steps-to-toilet-training-your-child.pdf
Advice-for-children-with-constipation-2026.pdf
Europa Gym School Holiday Gym Zone Special Sessions, Feb, May and Oct half terms, Easter and August school holidays.
Siblings welcome. Please call reception for details:
Exclusively for Special Educational Needs and FamiliesVisit Website
Please click on link below for LBB, Local Offer Activities/Events and Training Calendar
Parent/carers and professionals may also wish to subscribe to the Bexley LA SEND newsletter to help keep up to date with news and activities, please click on link below: