Auditorium
We are so excited to bring these influential people directly to you! Make sure to grab yourself a ticket when they are released - you won’t want to miss any of these….
Carrie Grant MBE is a BAFTA award-winning broadcaster with a TV and music career spanning 40 years. She has two Honorary Doctorates and an MBE for her services to Music, Media & Charity. Carrie is a Leadership Coach and has been President of the Unite Union for Community Practitioners and Health Visitors, Patient Lead for The College of Medicine, author of “SEND in UK Schools – A Parent View,” and bestseller, “A Very Modern Family.” She is an Ambassador for Crohn’s & Colitis UK, The Diana Award, The National Autistic Society and Adoption UK.
Carrie is Mum to four children with special needs and various intersections, including adoption, gender, sexuality and race. Carrie is autistic and, for the past 12 years has run a support group for over 200 families.
✨We are so thrilled to announce TWO keynote speeches from Carrie at A Day of SEND!✨
👉Session 1 at 9am
-Navigating the world of SEND, surviving and co-production-
This session will comprise Carrie’s expertise as a leadership coach, parent with lived experience and how to navigate the maze that is Education, Health and Social Care.
Carrie will detail the 8 Marks of Good Co-production.
👉Session 2 at 11am
-Strategies for multi-complex families-
Sharing from her latest best-selling book, "A Very Modern Family”, Carrie will detail parenting strategies that actually work and the theory behind strategies, empowering parents and professionals alike.
⌚Carrie's keynote speeches are at 9am & 11am and will require a ticket for entry! Please note tickets are not yet on sale....more details will follow soon
🎭Have you heard of The Misfits Theatre Company?
They are a Bristol-based creative arts and theatre company, run by and for people with learning disabilities.
'We offer creative and social opportunities for our members and use their experiences and expertise to challenge negative perceptions and practices.'
🗞️NSPCWT can't wait to share this news...........Misfits are joining us for a stage performance!!
They are an inspiring social theatre group and will perform a production focused on:
🌟Making reasonable adjustments
🌟Good communication
🌟Making informed decisions
🌟Getting the right information
Afterwards there will be a Q&A session so any questions you have - bring them along 🤩
🛜Find out more here: https://misfitstheatre.com/
⌚Misfit's fantastic performance is at 1pm and will be bookable, requiring a ticket for entry! Please note tickets are not yet on sale....
We are very excited to announce a keynote speech from Andy J Lewis MBE!
👋This is one for all parent carers and if possible, bring along your young people (ensure age appropriate) for an inspiring speech....
🏆Andy is a Paralympic champion aiming to support those wanting to achieve life goals. Andy has experienced mental health, anxiety, disability, ADHD & Dyslexia throughout his life yet continues to achieve great things. ‘Andy has used his life experiences and adversities to create a powerful message. It’s emotional, brutally honest, heartfelt yet funny and delivered GLOBALLY.’
Andy Lewis MBE is not just an inspirational Speaker on the subjects of Mental Health & Wellbeing but also a multi winning GOLD medallist in one of the toughest sports in the world- he is a Paralympic, World, European & British Champion⭐
Andy now works with schools, business owners & leaders delivering a range of packages to increase knowledge, awareness, inspiration and wellbeing. This can be a one hour session to a whole day of support!
👉He is also a Mentor with Bespoke Mentoring, a unique alternative provision who are specialists in supporting care leavers, ex-offenders, young people with EHCP’s and adults with barriers to employment: https://www.bespokementoring.org/
⌚Andy's speech is at 5pm and will be bookable requiring a ticket for entry!
After Andy’s speech we have games & snacks for young people in the restaurant. Bridging The Gap Together! will be facilitating this and offer a range of support for parent carers & neurodiverse young people. Just turn up & have some fun 🎲
Leaders and commissioners commitment to SEND services
Overview & Q&A
WHO:
Shane Devlin - Chief Executive, BNSSG* Integrated Care Board (Commissioners of Health Services)
Claire Shiels - Director of Children's Services, North Somerset Council
Councillor Catherine Gibbons - Executive Member for Children’s Services
ROOM NUMBER: Auditorium at 10am
*Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
MORE INFORMATION:
Hear from North Somerset's SEND Leaders
An opportunity for Parent Carers and practitioners to hear from and ask questions of our Leaders and Commissioners of SEND provision in North Somerset. Join our local leaders from North Somerset Council and Health services for the opportunity to hear key updates on their areas of work and their commitment to Children’s SEND services.
Ask Your Questions
Have questions about school placements, assessment processes or anything else SEND-related? This is your opportunity to get answers directly from those in charge.
Don't Miss Out
Come and join us in a supportive environment where your voice matters.