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SUMMARY:Navigating Support in School Without an Education Health and Care Plan
DESCRIPTION:Support for your child in school\, who to speak to and what to expect\n\n\nWelcome to Navigating support in school without an EHCP. \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Alison Hendy. Alison has spent over 35 years working in education: firstly in primary schools as a SENCO\, school leader and Ofsted inspector and currently for Bristol City Council as the team leader for the Inclusive Learning Service. Alison is also the parent of two children\, one of whom has autism and ADHD and has considerable experience of working with education settings to ensure the best outcomes for both of her children. \nIn this session we will explore how schools can support children with SPecial Educational Needs and Disabilities .  \nThis session will not be recorded. \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\nHow schools identify Special Educational Needs \nWhat schools can offer if your child does not have an Education\, Health and Care plan (EHCP)\nOrdinarily available provision and the graduated response\nQuestions like: What should be happening and when? Who should I talk to about my concerns and what should I do to support my child? will be answered in the session content. \n\nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/navigating-support-in-school-without-an-education-health-and-care-plan/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:School based anxiety\, attendance and school trauma
DESCRIPTION:Learn about EBSA\, school trauma and practical ways to support your child while working with school and services.\n\n\nLearn about Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and school trauma\, how they can affect children and young people\, and practical ways to support your child while working with school and other services. This session will help you understand the underlying causes and explore supportive next steps. \nIn this session you will: \n• Understand EBSA and school trauma.• Learn practical ways to support your child.• Explore approaches to working with schools and accessing support. \nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people experiencing anxiety around school\, school avoidance or difficulties attending school. \nAbout Bristol Parent CarersThis session is part of Bristol Parent Carers’ free programme of information sessions for parent carers of children and young people with SEND or emerging additional needs. \nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \nPlease note: to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/school-based-anxiety-attendance-and-school-trauma/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:A guide to support\, services and speaking up for your child
DESCRIPTION:Discover support\, services and practical ways to access help and confidently advocate for your child.\n\n\nLearn about the different support and services available for children and young people who may have SEND\, how to access the right help\, and practical ways to communicate your child’s needs.  \nThis session will help you feel more confident navigating local systems and processes and advocating for your child to get them the support they need. \nIn this session\, you will:• Understand the support and services available.• Learn how to access the right help.• Build confidence in speaking up for your child. \nWho is this session for?Parent carers who are looking for information about SEND services\, support options and navigating local systems. \nAbout Bristol Parent CarersThis session is part of Bristol Parent Carers’ free programme of information sessions for parent carers of children and young people with SEND or emerging additional needs. \nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \nPlease note: to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/a-guide-to-support-services-and-speaking-up-for-your-child/
LOCATION:The Greenway Centre\, Doncaster Road\, Southmead\, England\, BS10 5PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity without a diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:Navigating supporting your neurodivergent child without a diagnosis\n\n\nWelcome to Neurodiversity without a diagnosis. Join Bristol Parent Carers and Paul Ford on 28th September at 7pm. Many children experience differences in the way they think\, communicate\, learn and respond to the world around them\, but not every child has a diagnosis. Some families may be waiting for an assessment\, while others may simply recognise that their child experiences the world differently. This practical and supportive session is for parents and carers of children who may be autistic\, have ADHD\, or present with other neurodivergent differences\, regardless of whether they have a diagnosis. \nThis session will be recorded so we can share it with other families afterwards\, and so you can revisit it yourself at a later date. Recordings are securely stored and will be available for 60 days.In this session we will cover: \n\nLearn why a diagnosis can be helpful\, but why understanding your child’s needs is even more important\nUnderstand common characteristics of autism\, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergent needs\, and how these may present differently from one child to another\nDevelop and understanding of sensory differences\, communication styles and executive functioning which can influence behaviour\, emotions and everyday life\nLearn practical strategies to reduce stress\, support emotional regulation and build on your child’s strengths\nFind ways to work positively with schools and other professionals\, even before a diagnosis is in place.\n\nWhether your child is on a waiting list for assessment\, has recently been referred\, or you simply recognise traits of neurodivergence and are looking for a better understanding\, this session aims to provide reassurance\, practical ideas and greater confidence in supporting your child.There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout the session\, making it relevant to your own family’s experiences. \nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful.*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/neurodiversity-without-a-diagnosis/
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