Dream The Change, CIC

27/05/2026

On 20th May, our SEND families had an amazing time visiting the newly opened Clip n’ Climb Colchester 🧗‍♂️🎉

The children loved challenging themselves on the climbing walls, building confidence, having fun, and cheering each other on throughout the session. After all their climbing adventures, everyone enjoyed a well-earned pizza together 🍕

It was wonderful to see so many smiles, laughter, and families connecting in such a fun and supportive environment.

A huge thank you to Clip n’ Climb Colchester for welcoming our group and helping make the experience so enjoyable for our families 💙

Here are some photos from our fantastic evening 📸

26/05/2026

On 9th May, our wonderful group of SEN families enjoyed a lovely visit to Blackbrook Farm 🐑🌿

It was such a fantastic day filled with smiles, fresh air, animal encounters, and the chance for families to relax and connect with one another in a welcoming environment.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. We loved seeing the children explore, play, and enjoy themselves at their own pace 💙

A very special thank you to Blackbrook Farm for accommodating our group and making us feel so welcome throughout the visit — your kindness and support truly helped make the day memorable for our families.

Here are a few photos from our day at the farm 📸

30/04/2026

In March, we had the pleasure of delivering Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) training sessions at Lexden Springs School over 5 consecutive weeks —and what a fantastic experience it was!

The sessions brought together dedicated school staff as well as parents of children with SEND, creating a really valuable opportunity to share perspectives, learn together, and build a stronger support network around the children and young people 💫

It was inspiring to see such strong engagement, thoughtful discussions, and a real commitment to building positive, trusting relationships. NVR offers a powerful framework that focuses on connection, de-escalation, and resilience, and it was great to explore how these strategies can be used in everyday practice.

A big thank you to everyone at Lexden Springs School for their warm welcome and enthusiasm throughout the training 🫶

We’re so pleased to hear such positive feedback and look forward to working together again in the future!

29/04/2026

We had a wonderful time during the April half term at our Art & Craft session! 🎨✨

It was fantastic to see so many of our amazing children getting creative, exploring different materials, and expressing themselves in their own unique ways 💫

At the heart of what we do is creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where children with SEND can thrive, build confidence, and have fun together—and this session was a perfect example of that 💕

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a special experience.

We’re already looking forward to the next one! 🫶

16/03/2026

Last Wednesday 11th March we had the privilege to be part of the Women’s Conference at Firstsite, Celebrating Women, Empowering Communities!

This event brought together passionate speakers, inspiring stories, and community champions dedicated to empowering women.

✨️ Call on the Midwife: Tribute to a Legend Teri Gavin-Jones – Dr (HC) Rachel Walton
✨️ Health, Wealth and Wellbeing: Why Women’s Empowerment Starts with Care – Dr Yemisi Sloane
✨️ From Support to Power: Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders – Sally Shaw (MBE)
✨️ Research on AFIUK’s Mother & Toddler Programme – Jamie Hanson
✨️ Women in Politics & Leadership: Driving Change Through Policy and Advocacy – Cllr. Nathalie Sommers
✨️ The Power of Collective Action: When Communities Champion Women – Yvette Wetton
✨️ From Support to Power: Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders – Sam Glover
✨️ Giving Forward: How Investing in Women Drives Economic Growth - Prof. Renee Luthra

Thank you for having us and reminding us that change happens when communities come together ❤️

Thank you to our Social Work student Karen for all the support 🙏

17/02/2026

More information on Youth Club coming back ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Colchester. We're bringing back the youth club. 🥳

Many young autistic people want to make friends, grow their confidence and get involved in new experiences, but often feel unsure where they fit in.

Introducing Youth:Connect - We're excited to launch a weekly, low‑pressure ‘youth club-style’ space for 10 autistic young people (12-16), where they can meet new people, try out activities at their own pace and feel supported every step of the way.

By creating a friendly environment filled with genuine connection, encouragement and new opportunities, Youth:Connect aims to helps young autistic people to feel more confident, more included and more themselves.

Plus, everyone is welcome and you don’t even need to have a formal diagnosis to come along. 🙌

For more information and to apply today, check out the link in comments. 👇

Youth:Connect is kindly supported by TSB Community Fund.

10/02/2026

Open Event ✨️ The Connect Center Colchester. Details below ⬇️

Join us at The Connect Centre Open Event – Colchester! ✨

A FREE event open to professionals, parents, and families.

📅 Tuesday 24th February 2026
📍 The Connect Centre, 227 Gosbecks Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9JT

🕒 4pm–5pm (Professionals)
For people working with autistic adults or children.
🕒 5pm–6pm (Parents & Families)
For parents, carers, and families of autistic adults or children.

Come along to:
• Meet the Connect Centre team and some of the people who regularly attend.
• Discover our exciting new community groups launching this year.
• Take part in creative taster activities, including art and music sessions.
• Speak with representatives from across Autism Anglia, including: Doucecroft School, Supported Living, Community Connect, Residential Services, Outreach, and our Assessment & Diagnosis Service.
• Enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Explore the centre, take part in activities, meet our team, and learn more about how Autism Anglia can support you or the people you work with.

Tickets are limited, sign up today!
👇 Link in the comments below

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

🧗‍♂️ What an amazing climbing session! 🧗‍♀️

Our children absolutely smashed it at The Climbing Project last week 💪

From building confidence and resilience to supporting each other and trying something new, every child achieved something to be proud of.

Sessions like this are about so much more than climbing — they’re about self-belief, independence, and celebrating every step (and climb!) forward 🌈

A huge thank you to The Climbing Project for creating such a welcoming and inclusive space for our children with SEND 💙

We are so proud of every single one of them 👏

30/01/2026

🎪✨️ A big thank you to Circus Starr for their generosity 🎪✨️

Thanks to the generous gift of free Circus Star tickets, Dream The Change was able to offer our families the chance to enjoy a magical day at the circus 🌟

Such a lovely experience for everyone