Bristol Parent CarersWhat you told us about the SENDIAS Service: SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support) is a vital, free and impartial service offering confidential advice to children, young people and their families when navigating the world of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). The current service is provided by Send and You […]
Bristol Parent Carers is excited to launch a new wellbeing service offering free, 1:1 support for parents and carers of children aged 5–10 who have SEND and are experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Delivered by a trained Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), this service focuses on using an individualised approach to empower parents and […]
As we step into summer, we know the holidays can bring a mixture of joy and challenge—especially for families navigating SEND. That’s why our July newsletter is packed with helpful resources, uplifting news, and practical support for parent carers. Inside, you’ll find a curated list of organisations offering inclusive activities and support throughout the summer […]
Welcome to our June edition! As summer approaches, we’re here with the latest local SEND updates and helpful information to support you and your family. From important news on services to practical resources designed to empower parents and carers, this issue is packed with insights to help navigate the ever-evolving SEND landscape. We know that […]
The sun is shining and the Summer term is in full swing. Welcome to our Newsletter for May 2025. As always we have taken the top highlights from SEND news across Bristol. Some of the news includes a fantastic sibling support pack for your young siblings of children with SEND, a link to some valuable […]
Acorn Education is launching two brand-new specialist schools in Bristol this autumn—Manor Wood (ages 5-16) and Avonside (ages 13-19). These independent schools are designed to provide tailored education for children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and associated challenges. By establishing these schools, Acorn Education aims to offer local […]
It’s Autism acceptance month and the final newsletter of this term. Inside you will find uplifting podcasts and other media, a new free course running across Bristol to support parent carer wellbeing and help you advocate for your child, information on an important event to gather your views on SEND and You’s ‘SENDIASS’ service plus more. Juggling the busy demands of parenting […]
Childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities aged 0-18 years old Bristol City Council wanted to work with us to understand more about childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in our city. The aim was to shape proposals for how childcare could be improved, making it more accessible and […]
Welcome to our March SEND news update. March started off in full-swing as we hosted another fantastic ‘Together for SEND’ event at We The Curious. Thank you to all those who came along, you’ll find a feedback form in the newsletter…It only takes 2 minutes to complete and will help us make next years event […]
Together for SEND – Just One Week to Go! In just one week, on 3rd March 2025, we’ll be welcoming families, educators, and practitioners connected to SEND in Bristol to Together for SEND at We The Curious! This event brings together everyone in Bristol connected to SEND – whether you’re a parent carer, a young […]