What’s Happening In Term 2
This term, we are: running peer support sessions across the city, including Navigation and Nurture sessions, peer support with SEND and You, and sessions for global majority families; spending time in schools and local communities; creating spaces for parent carers to connect and share; hosting a Let’s Talk About Social Care Support session; and delivering webinars on social care, neurodivergence, direct payments, preparing for adulthood, and more. Plus, save the date for the Together for SEND 2027 Conference!
October 2026 Newsletter
Many families of children and young people with SEND will find useful updates in our latest Bristol Parent Carers newsletter.
We know it can be hard to keep up with all the events, plans, and support available, so we’ve brought together key information in one place.
Support from BPC
Bristol Parent Carers provides information, support and opportunities to connect for families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
You do not need a diagnosis to get in touch, and you do not need to know exactly what support you need.
Finding the right support
There is a lot of support available for children, young people and families in Bristol – but knowing what exists, who it is for and where to start is not always easy.
This guide brings useful support and services together in one place, so you can explore what might be helpful for you or your family.
This week at Bristol Parent Carers
This week, we are joining regional discussions about why some children lose access to learning. Anxiety, health difficulties, unmet needs and a lack of suitable support can all affect attendance.
Together We Made a Difference
As we begin a new academic year, it is important to look ahead to what we want to achieve, while also taking a moment to celebrate what we have accomplished together over the past year.
Come to our AGM and help shape Bristol Parent Carers
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a chance to hear about what we have been doing, what we have achieved with Bristol families and what we want to do next.
It is also your chance to have a say in how Bristol Parent Carers is run – and this year, we are looking for new trustees to join us.
September 2026 Newsletter
Many families of children and young people with SEND will find useful updates in our latest Bristol Parent Carers newsletter.
We know it can be hard to keep up with all the events, plans, and support available, so we’ve brought together key information in one place.
This week at Bristol Parent Carers
The new school year is under way, bringing changes for many children and families. This week, our teams are supporting parent carers, listening to your experiences and working with local services.
What’s Happening In Term 1
Want to know what’s coming up?
This term, we are: running peer support sessions across the city, including Navigation and Nurture and support for families from global majority groups; offering community drop-ins and Early Listening sessions; providing information and guidance on EHCPs, school support, autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and specific learning difficulties; creating opportunities for parent carers to connect and share their experiences; and supporting parent carer wellbeing, school transitions, and navigating the SEND journey.