A WINSFORD mum has organised a special bingo event to help bring extra SEND resources into a school.

Kayleigh Phillips was inspired to fundraise through her experiences with her own children, 11-year-old Jacob, who has ADHD, and Lucy, 13, currently in the process of getting a SEN diagnosis.

With schools across the country struggling with funding, the 34-year-old wanted to do something to help them bring in more support, such as one-to-one tutors, for children with special educational needs.

And, on Sunday, November 24, Kayleigh will be hosting her event from 5pm at the town's Barton Stadium to raise awareness about the issue and funds for Hartford CofE High School, where son Jacob attends.

"The problem is schools lack funding,” Kayleigh said. "Schools can only do so much to help them.

"My son is way behind in his learning, he is currently operating at a year two level, and he has struggled with school all his life.

"I’m hoping to raise whatever I can - I hope I can raise around £500 but creating awareness is the main thing.

"I just feel so passionate about it all, and I want to make even just a little bit of difference."

Kayleigh's son Jacob, in year seven at Hartford, and daughter Lucy, in year nine at Winsford Academy, have both struggled academically and socially.

And as misunderstandings can occur between SEN children and their peers, Kayleigh also hoping to raise awareness of the struggles they can face.

"Awareness is so important," added Kayleigh. "I think what is lacking is there is little or no awareness for other children.

"It should not be a case of disabled children having to fit in, it should be taught in school to other kids, why some children are a certain way."

Proceeds from the bingo event, which is free to enter with cards bought on the night, will be going towards Hartford CofE High School, but in future Kayleigh wants to support the Winsford Academy as well as other schools.

"I want to create my own charity. My aim is to work with schools to provide things like one-to-one tutors and to help provide resources for SEN children.”

To maximise the event’s impact, Kayleigh has been tirelessly promoting it, putting up posters, reaching out to local parents, and securing prize donations from local businesses. 

With this event, she aims to bring together the Winsford community to support children with ADHD, autism, and other special needs, fostering a more inclusive and understanding school environment.

To help support Kayleigh's mission, you can donate to her fundraising page here.