Working together for change
This case study shows how working together with parent carers helped rebuild trust and improves how SEND services can be shaped in Bristol. After inspections highlighted broken relationships and poor […]
When school isn’t working
This case study shows how parent carers can be supported when a child or young person is out of school. Bristol Parent Carers worked alongside a family and the SEND […]
SEND and Inclusion Strategy
Parent carers helped shape Bristol’s SEND and Inclusion Strategy. Thousands of families shared their experiences through surveys, events, and conversations. Their feedback directly influenced the priorities, language, and focus of […]
Talk to us about: EHCPs and transport
Tell us about your experiences with EHCPs, including assessments, reviews, and appeals. We also want to hear about home-to-school transport and whether it works for your family.
Talk to us about: Parent Carer Wellbeing
Tell us about your own experiences as a parent or carer, including support you get to manage everyday life, your wellbeing, and balancing family responsibilities.
Talk to us about: Inclusion in education
Tell us about your child’s experiences at school, how included they feel, and whether they are supported to take part in lessons and activities.
Talk to us about: Social Care
Tell us about the social care support your child, siblings, or your family receives, including short breaks, home help, time you have apart from your child and other family support.
Talk to us about: Health Services
Tell us about the health services your child uses, like GPs, dentists, hospitals, assessments, therapists, or mental health support, and how easy they are to access.
Talk to us about: Transitions
Tell us about the times your child has moved between schools, year groups, or different services (including from children’s to adult services).
Services and Support from your Local Authority
This guide from Contact sets out the services and support that local authorities are responsible for providing to disabled children, young people and their families. It explains how education, health […]