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.
Become a Trustee. Help Shape the Future of Bristol Parent Carers
Every great charity needs great leadership.
We’re looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of Bristol Parent Carers. As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we continue to make a meaningful difference for parent carers of children and young people with SEND across Bristol.
You Said, We Did: Changes to Our SEND Communications
We have been working with children, young people, families and partner organisations to review and improve our SEND communications.
We recently asked for feedback through Bristol Parent Carers on the phrase “Waiting Well”. This phrase was used to describe support available while families are waiting for assessments, decisions or services.
Neurodivergent Needs Analysis
Discover how the Neurodivergent Needs Analysis is helping shape better support for neurodivergent children, young people and families across Bristol through co-production and lived experience.
July 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.
Neurodivergent Needs Analysis – what families need to know
You may start to hear schools talk about Neurodivergent Needs Analysis.
This is expected to start from September. We know this is new, and you might be wondering what it means for your child.
☀️ Booking is now live for this summer’s Your Holiday Hub! ☀️
There are lots of fully funded summer holiday activities taking place across Bristol for children and young people who have additional needs, an EHCP, are Young Carers, or are looked-after children.
Statement from Bristol Parent Carers
An independent investigation into the council’s use of social media in relation to Special Educational Needs and disabled children’s services has now been published by Bristol City Council.
Support for Children and Young People
Explore the health services available for neurodivergent children and young people in Bristol, including specialist support, advice, assessments, referral pathways and local resources.
Educational Psychologists
Learn how Educational Psychologists work with children, families and schools to understand needs and identify support.