Message Young person approachingadulthood? Annual SEND SurveyBristol SEND Newswww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukJune 2025for familiesLook inside for moreNeed information?Find a FREE event or online webinar...Find co-produced resources and fundinggrants to support your young person...Tell Bristol what you think of their localSEND services
More InfoMore InfoBristol SEND Newswww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukJune 2025for familiesMore InfoAnnual Parent Carer SurveyAre you an LGBTQ+ carer? Join our Walk and Talk group, starting Thursday 5thJune, 1-2:30pm. Connect with others, take a break, get in nature and enjoy asafe, welcoming space. Location to be confirmed.Walk and Talk for LGBTQ+ parent carersMore hereEvery young person deserves the right care and support tothrive. Co-produced with family and friend carers andmembers of the National Co-production Advisory Group, thisreport is rooted in lived experience and offers practicalrecommendations to improve transition into adulthood.Rhiannon Gogh is a financial planner and gives talks, advice and information toparents and carers. Her book, Planning With Love, is a helpful guide for parentsof children with special needs. She shares her journey and simple steps to makewills and trusts less confusing. The book is available to buy now.info@bristolparentcarers.org.ukBristol Parent CarerForum updatesNot yet a member of Bristol ParentCarers? Join HERE for free!Financial planning for SENDPeer Support for UkranianfamiliesSEND support with Ukraniantranslator24 June 11:30 - 13:30th @ Inns court community centre,BS4 1TRSee flyers attachedCreative Youth Network offers a new drop-in session for young people (aged 11-18) at The Station in central Bristol. Available Monday-Friday, 2pm-8pm, noreferral needed. Young people can just turn up and speak one-to-one with ateam member for support, plus ongoing sessions if desired. New drop-in for young peoplePreparing for adulthood reportWe're gathering feedback fromparents, carers, school staffand SEND serviceprofessionals to improveeducation and support forchildren and young people inBristol. Your views matter!Complete the survey to beentered in a £50 prize drawClick here to enterFamily Fund - Your Opportunity GrantYour Opportunity grants from Family Fund support disabled and seriously illyoung adults (aged 18-24) living at home. Families on low incomes can applyfor funding to support independence and ambitions. Apply HEREPINS update The Department for Education has announced that the PINSprogramme, which supports neurodiverse students by trainingteachers better meet needs and improves parental engagement,will be extended for another year across a further 1,200 schools.
click for moreFree support sessionsJoin us for free information and support sessions covering a variety of topics both in person and online, run by parents for parents. No diagnosis is needed, this is a supportive space to connect, share experiences and gain practical advice. As our listening events are interactive, we'd appreciate youkeeping your cameras on. For everything else you can switch it off and participate asmuch or as little as you like.Click the image below or visit: www.bit.ly/Getbookednow