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Activities and support during half-termand beyondIt’s OCTOBER!Join Bristol Parent Carers at our AGMBristol City Councils SENDand Inclusion StrategyBristol SEND Newswww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukOctober 2024for familiesLook inside for moreInformation and support for you to HAVEYOUR SAYInclusive events in Bristol

Book HereTerm 1 is well underway and Bristol Parent Carers have been finding moreways to get you the support you need (whilst fighting off those start of yeargerms... Can anyone relate?!). This newsletter is part of our dedication tosupporting families of children with special education needs and disabilities.We have personal experience, so we get it. If you would like to talk pleaseemail us info@bristolparentcarers.org.uk. We want your feedback on our localarea strategy to improve support forchildren and young people withspecial educational needs and/ordisabilities (SEND). For moreinformation you can book on to ouronline information session. We havealso created a booklet that may behelpful. Give FeedbackSEND Activities for Half-Term andbeyond.Bristol SEND Newsinfo@bristolparentcarers.org.ukwww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukBristol Parent CarersupdatesOctober 2024for familiesNot yet a member of Bristol Parentcarers? Join HERE for free!Annual General MeetingBIG REMINDER that members ofBristol Parent Carrer Forum areinvited to join us on October 14th forour AGM. You can find out what wehave been working on over the pastyear, review forum finances, andwelcome in new trustees. There willalso be a short Q&A for you to askany questions about the charity'swork. We really want your input!HAVE YOUR SAYIf you or your child or young person is keen to stayactive, make friends or join a community thenBristol has plenty to offer. Click on the followingorganisation links for more info: IGNITE Bristol is a movement that want to get moredisabled people active in Bristol. They have a wholerange of inclusive activities with new events beingadded all the time. Out & About is a group of specialist organisations (lead by WECIL) whowork together to provide inclusive sessions and support for Disabled andSEND children and young people, including short breaks. The servicesthey offer are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the individuals inthe sessions.Bristol Parent Carers also have our very own SEND events calendar whichis bursting with free & low cost events for children of all ages and theirparents and carers too. This a collaborative project where you will findeverything from inclusive sports events to online webinars.SEND Practice Leadership TeamBristol City Council (BCC) is dedicated to improvingsupport for children with special educational needsand disabilities (SEND). They are doing this in twoways: Firstly, they are looking at the level of needlocally, in order to better allocate places in specialistprovision. Secondly, BCC are establishing a new SEND Practice Leadership Team toassist families in transition from alternative provisions back to localmainstream or specialist schools where appropriate. For more click here.

click for moreFree support sessionsJoin us for free information and support sessions covering a variety of topics both inperson 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