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Message Independent Travel TrainingTransitionBristol SEND Newswww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukSeptember 2025for familiesLook inside for moreWant to know...?FREE online events and webinars just forparents and carers Find details of training to support youryoung person access educationChanged year groups? Moved school?We want to hear your experience

Click here to bookNEW ServiceMore hereBristol SEND Newswww.bristolparentcarers.org.ukSeptember 2025for familiesDid it go well? We want to hear about your experiences oftransitions; between school terms, academic years and movingschools. Your voice can help shape Bristol City Council's guidanceon safe and effective transitions. Our Let's Talk About MovingThrough School: Online session is at 7pm Thursday 9th OctoberCan’t attend the session? Please complete the survey HERE.For further resources and an informative guide click HERE.info@bristolparentcarers.org.ukBristol Parent CarerForum updatesNot yet a member of Bristol ParentCarers? Join HERE for free!Independent Travel Training (ITT) is a free programme designed to help children andyoung people aged 11 to 25 travel safely and confidently on their own. It covers roadsafety, using a bus pass, and safely boarding public transport. ITT is part of Bristol’sSchool Travel Support offer.To qualify, the young person must be aged 11 to 25, have an EHCP and identified SEND,and be entitled to travel support to school or college. Those aged 16 to 25 must also bein post-16 education. This course is aimed to empower young people and give them independence.More hereIndependent Travel UpdateHas your child moved schools recently? An overview of courses to support parents:More infoOur new children’s wellbeingservice offers FREE short-term,low-intensity support for families of children with SEND who areexperiencing mental health,regulation or behaviour issues.Using evidence-basedapproaches our trained children’s wellbeing practitionercan work 1:1 with parents andcarers to improve familyoutcomes. More information andthe link to the referral form canbe found belowBristol Childrens Centres have published their ParentingProgrammes for parents and carers of children aged 0-8 across thecity, offering practical strategies, inclusive approaches, and accessto local services to support you. Find a full list of their free courses by clicking: Following a 35% increase in assessment requests, the council is working to reducedelays and improve support using new strategies and investment.Actions include:£500,000 for Educational Psychology to boost assessments.£1 million to restructure the SEND team and speed up EHCPs.A new £1 million Inclusive Learning Service launching in September.£8.3 million for Elmfield School for Deaf Children.Councillor Christine Townsend reaffirmed her commitment to putting SEND children atthe heart of Bristol’s schools. The council is partnering with the NHS and parent forums to deliver lasting improvements.EHCP UpdateHereIt’s great to be with youagain!Hello wonderful community andwelcome to September 2025.Be sure to check our website:bristolparentcarers.org.uk forextra support and information.We’re back in action after a busysummer and it feels good!

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 Let's Talk sessions are interactive, we'd appreciate you keeping your cameras on. For everything else you can switch it off and participate as much or as little as you like.Click the image below or visit: www.bit.ly/Getbookednow