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Message Bristol SEND Newswww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukMay 2025for familiesLook inside for moreGet informedFind a FREE event or online webinar...Connecting with Education,Health and Social CareA platform to ask questions and have your say...Support Research on part-timetimetablesDo you have an experience you want to share?

More InfoBristol SEND Newswww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukMay 2025for familiesBristol's SEND IASS is being re-tendered and the council wants input from families to shape the service. It provides legal advice on education, health and social care,plus support with exclusions, complaints and tribunal appeals. Have your say andhelp shape the future of SEND support in Bristol!Listening event - Share your views on SEND IASS!Book HereJoin Bristol Parent Carers for Family Voices, an online eventdesigned for families seeking support in navigating SENDsystems. Hear directly from representatives of Bristol ParentCarers, Bristol City Council, Sirona and the Integrated CareBoard, as they answer your questions. Limited peer supporttickets are available for one-to-one conversations, alongsidegeneral entry tickets. Don't miss this opportunity to connect andget the guidance you need!Book HereUniversity of Bristol researchers are exploring parent and carer experiences withreduced and part-time school timetables. If you're a parent of an 11-16 year-oldwith SEND who has faced this, share your insights in a 30-minute online chat viaMicrosoft Teams in May. Interested?Click HereView Hereinfo@bristolparentcarers.org.ukBristol Parent CarerForum updatesNot yet a member of Bristol ParentCarers? Join HERE for free!Join us and Incredible Kids at The VenchIncredible Kids host fun, inclusiveplay sessions for kids with additionalneeds and their families. Followingthe success of our last collaboration,we're hoping to join them again atThe Vench in Lockleaze on Saturday7th June, to chat with parent carersand offer support during their playsession. Check our events calendarfor details.Family Voices: Connecting with Education, Health and Social CareSibling support While siblings of children with SEND can bring love and strength,they may also face challenges like stress or isolation. Providingunderstanding and encouragement helps them to thrive,strengthens family bonds and ensures they feel valued. TheWitherslack Group has created an activity support pack withguidance and resources to support and empower siblings in anengaging and child-friendly way. Access this valuable tool here. Research Opportunity for Parents and Carers Centre for studies on Inclusive Education - FREE WorkshopCSIE is offering 'Paving the Way to Better Outcomes for Our Children', a free 2-hourworkshop for parents of children with SEND. Funded by the National LotteryCommunity Fund, it covers parental wellbeing and advocacy for children's rights ineducation. Running across Bristol from March to June, places are limited and mustbe booked in advance. More details and booking on the CSIE's website.Did you know we have a SEND eventscalendar!? Explore SEND-friendlyevents for kids aged 0-25 and theirparent carers in and around Bristol.Covering activities from multipleproviders, it includes support groups,information sessions, sports andcommunity events. Whether you'reseeking guidance or socialopportunities, there is something for everyone!SEND events, activities andinformation

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 andgain practical advice. Or you can just hang out with your camera off and not join in atall, there are no expectations from us.Click the image below or visit: www.bit.ly/Getbookednow