Bristol Parent CarersSEND related news.
The latest January edition of our newsletter is here! However you spent your time over the holidays, we hope there were moments of joy. To get 2025 off to a strong start we have gathered some of the latest Bristol SEND news just for you. Inside you will find information about free training for parents […]
Sirona Care and Health is piloting the use of the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool in 25 Bristol schools. This tool helps schools better understand the unique needs of neurodiverse children, such as those with autism or ADHD, and provides targeted support to help them thrive. What is the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool? The Neurodiversity Profiling Tool was […]
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter. Inside you will find updates from Bristol Parent Carer Forum, an opportunity to feedback and shape co-production services, a document outlining your child’s rights around reasonable adjustments PLUS a focus on services that can support wellbeing…because you are important! We’re here to keep you informed, connected, and […]
We are excited to share that the Bristol Co-production Charter has officially been launched! This important initiative is a collaborative effort between Bristol Parent Carers, Bristol City Council, and the NHS Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB). What is a charter? A charter is an agreement that outlines how we will […]
Bristol City Council (BCC) is dedicated to improving support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). One area of focus is understanding the needs within our community to secure more local specialist school places for children who require them. Bristol Parent Carers are working closely with BCC to ensure local […]
The holiday season is often synonymous with joy, celebration, and togetherness. Christmas is a time of diverse traditions and celebrations, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds that make up our global community. Families around Bristol bring their unique customs and practices to the festive season, creating a kaleidoscope of celebrations. From special meals […]
The Bristol SEND reinspection showed improvement in 4/5 areas, but fractured relationships with families remain. We gathered ideas from parent carers to help shape & inform an action plan for the Department for Education (DfE) & SEND services to help repair this relationship. We have complied these thoughts into a report and next steps parent […]
In 2019 SEND services in Bristol were inspected. Five areas of weakness were identified by Ofsted and the CQC and the Written Statement of Action (click here for link) was created to plan the improvements in these five areas. In January 2022 Bristol Parent Carers ran five surveys, one for each area of weakness – […]
Do you need to go to a SENDist to appeal against a refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment?
The BNSSG Parent Carer forums recently ran a survey gathering feedback from Parent Carers in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) to find out families experiences and thoughts regarding autism assessment.