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SUMMARY:Special Guardianship and Kinship Care Support  and information
DESCRIPTION:Meet local services and discover support\, advice and resources for kinship and special guardian families.\n\n\nMeet local services and learn about the support\, advice and resources available for special guardians and kinship carers. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nLearn about local support services.\nUnderstand the help available.\nExplore advice and resources.\nFind out where to go for ongoing support.\n\nWho is this session for? \nKinship Carers and Special Guardians in Bristol who want to know what support is available to them. \nAbout the trainer: \nKatherine Peter is a Senior Social Worker in the Special Guardianship and Kinship Care team at Bristol City Council. \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \nThis 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. \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/special-guardianship-and-kinship-care-support-and-information/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Understanding Eating Challenges\, Including ARFID
DESCRIPTION:Understand feeding differences\, including ARFID\, and practical ways to make mealtimes less stressful for your family.\n\n\nSome children find eating certain foods difficult or stressful. This session explains why feeding challenges happen\, including ARFID\, and shares practical ideas to help make mealtimes less stressful for the whole family. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\n Understand why some children struggle with eating.\n Learn about ARFID and other feeding challenges.\n Explore practical ideas for mealtimes.\n Find out where to get further support.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people who experience challenges with eating or mealtimes. \nAbout the trainer: \nMy name is Hats Darley\, & I’m autistic & ADHD. \nI deliver training on all things autism & neurodiversity\, including training for NHS and social care staff on autism.  As well as AuDHD\, my interest areas are: executive functioning\, neurodiversity in women and girls\, and health co-occurring conditions. \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/understanding-eating-challenges-including-arfid/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T094422Z
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SUMMARY:Re-filling their cup: Responding to the early signs of burnout in neurodivergent girls and gender non-conforming young people at mainstream school by making home a restorative space
DESCRIPTION:Understand the early signs of school burnout in neurodivergent girls\n\n\nAn affirming awareness session centred on the lived experience of adults and run by NeonDaisy’s neurodivergent mentors. Explores how and why neurodivergent girls often feel distressed at school for a long time before it surfaces seemingly out of nowhere as burnout. What this can feel like inside\, and the subtle early signs. Tips to help offset the depleting effect of school distress at home by: replenishing their self-esteem\, sense of identity and autonomy; building their self-advocacy and boundary-setting skills; and how to be an affirming role model as a parent/carer\, even when things are hard. There will be a focus on young people in Year 5 to Year 8 who are still attending school to some degree\, and are not yet in burnout. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nUnderstand why neurodivergent girls may become distressed at school.\nRecognise the early signs of school burnout.\nLearn practical ways to support wellbeing at home.\nBuild confidence in supporting self-esteem and self-advocacy.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of girls who are autistic or may be autistic. \nAbout the trainer: \nNeonDaisy provides a joyful community for neurodivergent girls and gender non-conforming young people (Daisies)\, where they have the power to shape their own life story. \nWe build an affirming world around them\, whether that’s through our in-person groups and community-created publications directly for young people\, or our work with parents & educators. \n​​​Our lived experience approach is Daisy-designed so young people feel greater belonging\, better connected and more confident as they transition into adult life. \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/re-filling-their-cup-responding-to-the-early-signs-of-burnout-in-neurodivergent-girls-and-gender-non-conforming-young-people-at-mainstream-school-by-making-home-a-restorative-space/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Understanding School Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Understand school trauma\, how it affects children and practical ways to rebuild confidence and support school attendance.\n\n\nSometimes school experiences can leave children feeling worried\, overwhelmed or unable to cope. This session explains what school trauma is\, how it can affect children and families\, and ways to help your child feel safe and confident again. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\n Understand what school trauma is.\n Learn how it can affect children and families.\n Explore ways to support your child.\n Find out where to get help.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people who are finding school difficult. \nAbout the trainer: \nEmma Spillane is a Therapeutic Coach\, Trauma Trainer\, and Theraplay Practitioner with a passion for supporting overwhelmed parents and professionals through a nervous system-informed lens. \nWith 20+ years of experience in education\, business\, and personal development\, she brings warmth\, insight and attunement to her work. Emma has contributed to Amazon bestsellers and appeared on podcasts\, including Halcyon Education’s ‘Mental Health in Schools’. \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/understanding-school-trauma/
LOCATION:St Werburghs Community Centre\, Horley Road\, Saint Werburgh's\, England\, BS2 9TJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Understanding Autistic Masking
DESCRIPTION:Learn why autistic children may mask\, how it affects wellbeing and ways to help your child feel safe being themselves.\n\n\nSome autistic children work hard to hide their differences so they fit in. This is called masking. Learn why it happens\, how it can affect wellbeing\, and ways to help your child feel comfortable being themselves. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\n Understand what masking is.\n Learn why children mask.\n Recognise the impact on wellbeing.\n Explore practical ways to support your child.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people who may be masking or hiding how they feel. \nAbout the trainer: \nCatrina Lowri is an experienced special needs teacher and senco who has worked in both mainstream and specialist settings. She is passionate about neurodiversity in schools and neuroinclusion \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/understanding-autistic-masking/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T203000
DTSTAMP:20261103T070309Z
CREATED:20261102T120743Z
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SUMMARY:Helping Children with Speech\, Language and Communication needs including DLD
DESCRIPTION:Learn about speech\, language\, communication differences and DLD\, with practical strategies to support your child.\n\n\nLearn how speech\, language and communication differences can affect children at home\, in school and in everyday life. We’ll also explain Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and practical ways to support communication. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\n Understand speech\, language and communication needs.\n Learn about DLD.\n Explore practical ways to support communication.\n Find out where to get further support.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people with speech\, language or communication needs\, or who may need extra support. \nAbout the trainer: \nChris is an experienced Consultant Speech and Language Therapist with around 18 years’ experience supporting children and young people with speech\, language and communication needs. He has particular expertise in autism and SEND and extensive experience assessing children with complex communication profiles.  \nChris also works as an expert witness in SEND Tribunal cases\, including EHCP appeals\, and delivers training to families and professionals on speech and language therapy\, effective provision and writing clear\, quantified support into EHCPs \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/helping-children-with-speech-language-and-communication-needs-including-dld/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T203000
DTSTAMP:20261103T101022Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children and Young People with SEND Who Self-Harm
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Children and Young People with SEND Who Self-Harm\n\n\nLearn about self-harm in children and young people with SEND. Explore why it happens\, how to respond\, and where to get support. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nUnderstand why self harm can happen for children and young people with SEND. \nDevelop understanding of what a helpful response can look like and be aware of what a worsening situation might look like\nUnderstand the difference between self harm and suicidal thoughts\nBuild confidence to have open conversations about difficult feelings. \nBeing more aware of the importance of looking after your own wellbeing and that of your child/young person.\nBe aware of resources that may help.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people with SEND who self-harm and struggling with their emotional wellbeing. \nAbout the trainer: \nWe are the UK’s leading self-harm support charity. We sift out the stigma around self-harm and offer compassionate\, evidence-based services.\nFor 40 years we’ve been at the forefront of non-judgemental\, trauma-informed self-harm support\, shaped by people who’ve been there. We’re willing to talk about the things that others aren’t\, and meet people where they are.  \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/supporting-children-and-young-people-with-send-who-self-harm/
LOCATION:St Pauls Learning Centre\, 94 Grosvenor Road\, Saint Paul's\, England\, BS2 8XJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T210000
DTSTAMP:20261109T105726Z
CREATED:20261109T105726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T105726Z
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SUMMARY:Helping children who struggle with everyday demands
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the PDA profile\, why demands can feel overwhelming and practical ways to reduce anxiety and support your child.\n\n\nLearn about the PDA profile\, why everyday requests can feel overwhelming for some children\, and practical ways to reduce anxiety and support your child. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\n Understand the PDA profile.\n Learn why everyday demands can be difficult.\n Explore practical support strategies.\n Find out where to get more information.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people who find everyday demands difficult. \nAbout the trainer: \nCorrina brings more than 20 years of experience supporting families\, children and young people. As a former Family Services Manager\, she developed and led services while also holding roles as Child Protection Officer and Safeguarding Lead. She has supervised student social workers\, contributed to early-help pilot programmes\, and worked closely with Local Authorities to support preventative services \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/helping-children-who-struggle-with-everyday-demands/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T123000
DTSTAMP:20261109T105631Z
CREATED:20261109T105631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T105631Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Sleep in Neurodivergent Children
DESCRIPTION:Understand why sleep can be difficult for neurodivergent children and learn practical strategies to support better sleep.\n\n\nSleep difficulties are common for many neurodivergent children and can affect the whole family. Learn why sleep can be challenging\, explore practical strategies to support better sleep\, and find out where to get further help if needed. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\n Understand why sleep can be difficult for neurodivergent children.\n Explore practical strategies to support better sleep.\n Learn how sensory\, anxiety and routines can affect sleep.\n Find out where to access further support.\n\nWho is this session for? \nParent carers of children and young people experiencing sleep difficulties. No diagnosis is needed to attend. \nAbout the trainer: \nThis session is delivered by a certified child sleep coach with over 16 years’ experience supporting children and families. She works with children and young people aged 0–17 and specialises in autism\, anxiety and sleep. \nAlongside her professional expertise\, she has lived experience as the parent of an autistic child. She delivers workshops for organisations including The Sleep Charity\, The Sleep Society and the National Autistic Society\, and holds qualifications including Certified Sleep Coach\, BA (Hons)\, PGCE\, QTLS\, SENCO Award\, and a Certified Autism\, Anxiety and Sleep Diploma. \nAbout Bristol Parent Carers: \n \nThis 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.  \nTo 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. \nWhen you book\, we’ll ask you 3–5 quick questions related to the session topic. For example\, if you’re booking an EHCP session\, the questions will be about EHCPs. \nYour anonymous responses help Bristol Parent Carers and local partners understand families’ experiences\, identify common challenges\, and improve support and services. \n*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/supporting-sleep-in-neurodivergent-children/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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