Harbourside Youth

27/03/2026

We are increasing the age limit of youth club for children up to 13
This decision has been made in response to identifying need.

18/03/2026

Sorry no youth club session today

17/03/2026

Leesland Community Hub
Tuesday 24th March
All local families are welcome

09/03/2026

National Demonstration to
SAVE SEND LEGAL RIGHTS!

Date coming soon

ANNOUNCEMENT: Save SEND legal rights demonstration

The Government’s new Schools White Paper proposes changes that will weaken vital legal rights for children and young people with SEND.

So we are bringing families and supporters together to send a very clear message:

Do not take away our children’s legal right to an education that meets their needs

Regional events will take place across the country so everyone can be a part of this demonstration.

📍 London
🗺 Regional events across England
📅 Date to be confirmed

This is about ensuring every child keeps their legal right to an education that meets their individual needs. The SEND crisis will not be solved by removing rights - it will be solved by properly implementing and enforcing the existing law.

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05/03/2026

Hello Parents
We just wanted to say thank you for supporting the 1st week of introducing the new 50p entry fee. We really do appreciate your support. Thank you 🙏
Harbourside Youth Team ⛵️💛

05/03/2026

The Hidden Costs of SEND

Based on multi-authority Freedom of Information responses (2025–26), we estimate that £850 million to £1.49 billion per year is being spent not on children’s provision — but on managing, defending and administrating the SEND system.

That includes:
• EHCP casework & backlog admin
• SEND tribunal & judicial review defence
• Complaints, mediation & governance panels
• Consultants, transformation programmes & digital systems
• Strategic oversight layers

This isn’t speculative.
It’s drawn from disclosed tribunal spend, legal budgets, staffing structures and programme costs across local authorities.

Close to £1bn per year is being spent on preventing provision.
Imagine if that was spent on support instead?

05/03/2026

** Edited to add the wonderful Jannine Perryman, ADHD Wise UK to our line-up!**

On Saturday 7th March 2026, join Every Child Matters and Special Guests for a REAL National Conversation on SEND. 10am to 6pm. Join and leave as you need.

No pressure.
No agenda.

Just people who care about and live SEND, talking honestly.

Join us if it feels helpful. (Joining link in comments.)

02/03/2026

It has now been 4 weeks since the old and dangerous wooden structures were removed from the play area next to our venue at Seafield House.

As basic as this play area was - it was well used by local children because:

✅ It is a fairly safe location
🏠 It is overlooked by the homes of local families
🚗 It is in a cul-de-sac (reducing the risk of road danger)
☀️ It serves a purpose throughout school holidays
💜 TEENTALK & HARBOURSIDE YOUTH CLUB use it for events and holiday activities

We will be contacting the relevant people today for an update, and we will keep the pressure on for this to be completed before the Easter holidays so that we are able to run our usual Easter celebration holiday activities for our local families and so that local children have their play area back!

24/02/2026

Leesland Community Hub welcomes all local families. They have a toddler stay and play, plus you can access information and advice from:

💜TEENTALK - offering information on how to access practical and emotionally safe support for children and young people.

💛SEALS & PALS - offering informal pastoral tips and guidance, also guidance on creating structure and routine within the family home.

💚BANARDO’S - Run a variety of free workshops for families, this months focus is on encouraging good oral hygiene and some strategies for coping with challenging behaviours.

Tuesday 3rd March
Leesland CofE Infant School hall
8:45am-10:15am

24/02/2026

Dear Parents
From Wednesday 4th March our usual YOUTH CLUB sessions will now be 50p entry per child. Cash only, thank you for your support.

03/11/2025

We are closed for youth club this week, we’ll re-open on Wednesday 12th November 4-5pm