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Returning to school – how was it?

Bristol Parent Carers would like to know about your experience of your children returning to school.

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Back to school – information and advice

We know that for many, the thought of your child going back to school after months of being at home will be worrying. You may have concerns about what your […]

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Do you need someone to talk to?

Contact’s “listening ear” service has free appointments next week (week commencing 7th September) if you need someone to talk to about preparing your child for school or anything else you […]

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Possibility of significant new funding to improve Bristol special schools

Please see the attached a letter outlining plans to take a proposal to Cabinet next month in the hope of unlocking £28 million in funding to improve current special schools, […]

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Nominate someone for a free balloon flight

If you live in the Bristol region, you might have seen the Bristol Blue Balloon. The familiar blue balloon is sponsored by Business West, Destination Bristol and UWE and is […]

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Bristol’s Local Offer update 05/08/2020

Bristol’s Local Offer website is: – For children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEND, their families and professionals in the field A resource of information covering education, […]

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Targeted Short Breaks service update

The Bristol City Council has updated parent carers on the targeted Short Breaks scheme during the summer holidays.

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SEND webinar: The legal rights of children and young people with SEND returning to school in September

Polly Sweeney, Partner at Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP, Steve Broach, Barrister at 39 Essex Chambers and Alice Irving, Barrister joining Doughty Street Chambers from September 2020, will be delivering a […]

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Free virtual parent workshops

Contact is now running their programme of popular, free parent workshops virtually.

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New ‘Listening Ear’ service for parent carers

Contact is delighted to be able to offer 1-1 confidential phone appointments with their family support advisers for parent carers looking for a listening ear, reassurance and practical and emotional support […]