Practitioner led information sessions

Starting Reception with SEND? Learn what to expect and how to support your child’s transition into school.Welcome to Starting Reception with SEND: What to Expect and How to PrepareJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Sarah Swann from Bristol Early Years Portage and Inclusion on Tuesday 7th July at 7PM.Is your child starting Reception this September? Transitions […]

Moving to Year 7 with SEND? Learn what to expect and how to help your child prepare for the transition to secondary school.Welcome to Moving to Year 7 with SEND: What to Expect and How to Prepare.Join Bristol Parent Carers and Dr Jude Liberman from Bristol Educational Psychology Service on Wednesday 8th July at 7PM.The […]

Peer Support Session for Adoptive, Special Guardian, Foster & Kinship Care families who are raising children with SEND. We’re delighted to host our friendly, Coffee Mornings in North Bristol — a welcoming, relaxed space for parent carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to connect, unwind and feel supported. […]

A brief and informal chat to talk about the work we do, the role of our volunteers and how you can help!Thinking about volunteering with Bristol Parent Carers?Come along to this friendly information session to find out more about who we are, what we do, and how you could get involved. Volunteering is flexible and […]

EHCP Phase Transfer Reviews with Kevin McManamon, Winkworth Sherwood SolicitorsWelcome to Educatoin, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Phase Transfer reviews. A phase transfer is when your child moves from one phase of education to another. For example: from nursery or pre-school to primary school or from primary to secondary.Join Bristol Parent Carers and Kevin McManamon […]

Support for your child in school, who to speak to and what to expectWelcome to Navigating support in school without an EHCP.Join 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 […]

Learn about EBSA, school trauma and practical ways to support your child while working with school and services.Learn 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 […]

Discover support, services and practical ways to access help and confidently advocate for your child.Learn 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. This session will help you feel more confident navigating local […]