Events

Welcome to our events page.

Fledglings is the not-for-proft shop of the national charity Contact. We are an online shop, but Lisa (the Head of Fledglings), does try to get out and about to attend a few exhibitions and conferences. If you are attending any of these and would like to know more about what we sell and how we can help, stop by and say hello. We are keen to learn and understand what products can really benefit families. Always open to ideas and suggestions, we continually add to our produt range to cover as many disabilities as possible.

If you are looking to catch up with us at an event, the list below details where we will be this year. Some are for professionals only so please check. 

Where Lisa from Fledglings will be 2024:

• February 27th - Blackburn: King Georges Hall: Disability Information Day.
• February 29th - Newcastle: Crowne Plaza: Contact & NNPCF Conference.
• April 14th - Coventry Arena : Kidz to Adultz (Ellie from our Business Development team at Contact and Alex from the Autism Hub will also be there - see below for more info).
• May 2nd - Farnborough: Kidz to Adultz (Sharing a stand with BBK).
• October 11th - Manchester: Kidz to Adultz Stand V25. See more below*.
• October 30th - Llandudno: Stand NW Roadshow .
• November 6th - Nottingham: Move Europe Conference 2024.
• November 27th & 28th - Birminghan NEC: The OT Show.
• December 4th - York: BABICM Paediatrics: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Rehabilitation

*Your family is invited to a FREE day out at the Kidz to Adultz exhibition in Manchester next week – an exciting event dedicated to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.

It will be a fun and informative day of interactive sessions and activities, including soft play, magic, storytelling, games and dancing! Plus, you can:

• Connect with helpful services and organisations that can support education, funding, transitions, legal matters and more.
• Explore the latest in adaptive gaming technology and assistive devices.
• Meet exhibitors showcasing specialised equipment, products and services.
• Network and make new friends in a welcoming environment.

Register your free place www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-north-2024/

Get 1-2-1 support from our team while you're there!

We’ve teamed up with Kidz to Adultz to create a new and welcoming space at the exhibition where families can come together, share experiences and learn from each other.

One of our Family Support Consultants will also be on hand to offer parent carers 1-2-1 support and information on caring for a disabled child. We can also share details about Contact’s free services and how they can benefit your family.

To arrange a chat with us, simply register your free place and then come find us on the day to book your 15-minute slot.

Practioners!

Attention to all practitioners dedicated to supporting families and caregivers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND):

With more than 40 years’ experience working in co-production with parents and carers of children with SEND, and with an extensive community of specialist trainers and consultants, we are well-placed to support you in your work with families and carers of disabled children.

Our workshop content is developed and delivered by parent carers with lived experience of the topics they specialise in, and they bring the skills and knowledge to life by sharing their experiences and creating a safe space for other parent carers to share theirs. Our expert trainers are also invited to speak at events across the UK.

Our commitment to coproduction and championing parent voice has made us a trusted source of knowledge and expertise when it comes to understanding what parent carers need and want. We have supported multiple organisations across many sectors with bespoke solutions to hearing parent carers and developing services that are fit for purpose.

Our services span from crafting sensory-friendly environments to tailoring bespoke training materials for specific target groups. We excel in program implementation and seamlessly fill gaps in NHS service delivery through our team of Senior Parent Advisors, acting as a dependable resource for direct referrals for families engaged in consultant and paediatric care.

For more information have a look at our Practioners page.