Cann Bridge School SEND Family Hub
A welcoming local hub for children, young people with SEND, and their families
Cann Bridge School is proud to be a SEND Family Hub Satellite Site, working in partnership with Plymouth Family Hub (Barnardo’s – Whitleigh). Together, we are creating a welcoming, accessible space where families can find early help, advice, and joined‑up support close to home.
This partnership strengthens support for children and young people aged 0–19 (or up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities), ensuring families don’t have to navigate services alone.
What is the SEND Family Hub at Cann Bridge?
The Cann Bridge SEND Family Hub is part of Plymouth’s city‑wide Family Hub network. As a satellite site, it brings services directly into the heart of the community, reducing travel barriers and making support easier to access for families who may otherwise find it difficult.
The hub is designed to be:
- Warm, inclusive and family‑friendly
- Focused on early help and prevention
- Accessible for children and young people with complex needs
- Connected to health, education, and family support services
Over time, as local needs develop, the site may expand its offer further in partnership with the Local Authority.
What support can families access?
Services at the Cann Bridge SEND Family Hub may vary depending on local need, but can include:
🌱 Family and Parenting Support
- Advice and guidance to help families through challenges
- Support with routines, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
- Opportunities to share experiences with other families
🧒 Early Years and Child Development
- Activities that support early learning and development
- Guidance for parents of young children with additional needs
- Links to early years and SEND services across the city
❤️ Health and Wellbeing Services
- Visiting specialist services where appropriate
- Support around mental health and family wellbeing
- Strong links to health professionals and SEND pathways
📍 Information, Advice and Navigation
- A local information and advice point for SEND families
- Clear signposting to specialist support and main Family Hubs
- Help navigating services using the “Tell Your Story Once” approach
How the Hub works
- Services may run on a flexible or needs‑led basis, rather than a fixed timetable
- Families can be supported directly on site or linked seamlessly to the main Whitleigh Family Hub
- A named Family Hub link worker is connected to Cann Bridge School, ensuring joined‑up communication and consistent support
Cann Bridge staff are trained in Family Hub principles and early help, enabling them to confidently support, guide, and signpost families.
Why Cann Bridge School?
As a specialist school, Cann Bridge offers a trusted, familiar environment for SEND families. By hosting a Family Hub Satellite Site, the school is able to:
- Build on existing relationships with families
- Reach seldom‑heard and under‑represented families
- Offer support in a setting that understands complex needs
- Help families access the right help at the right time
Any improvements to the building linked to the Family Hub are designed to benefit the wider community and improve accessibility.
A shared commitment to families
Cann Bridge School and Plymouth Family Hub are committed to:
- Inclusive, family‑centred support
- Equity, accessibility, and diversity
- High safeguarding and quality standards
- Listening to families and shaping services together
Families are encouraged to register with the Family Hub, enabling better coordination of services and ensuring they receive relevant information and support.
Find out more
If you would like to:
- Learn more about services offered at the Cann Bridge SEND Family Hub
- Be directed to support for your child or family
- Register with the Family Hub network
Please contact Cann Bridge School or visit the Plymouth Family Hub website, where Cann Bridge is listed as an official Family Hub Satellite Site.
