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.
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.
SEND Reform Plans: What We Know So Far
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.
Together We Made a Difference
As we reach the halfway point of this academic year, it feels like a good moment to reflect on the impact we made together during the last academic year. Between September 2024 and July 2025, we supported 890 parent carers, delivered 192 peer support sessions and 37 practitioner-led workshops, and welcomed over 500 delegates to our annual conference.
Family Feedback on Health Visiting and School Nursing Services
At Bristol Parent Carers (BPC), we heard from 201 parent carers about their experiences of Health Visiting and School Nursing services…
BNSSG Health report
What families told us about local healthcare services
The local Parent Carer Forums asked families in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire about their experiences of local healthcare for their children.
Thank you to all families who shared their views.
Your Voice Matters: Let’s Talk About Resource Bases (Online)
Join Bristol Parent Carers and Bristol City Council online on Wednesday 13th May at 10am.
Resource Bases are specialist classrooms or units within mainstream schools. They support children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who need extra or different help.
Bristol Parent Carers’ position on the SEND White Paper
SEND White Paper update: what it means for families, what’s changing, what we know so far, and what it could mean for support, rights, and how services are delivered in the future.
2024/2025 Impact Report
Year 2 of the PINS project is underway, we are working with schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to improve inclusion and support for neurodivergent children.