General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋

Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖

Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊

at Long Ashton Community Centre, Long Ashton, BS41 9DP

This first in our brand new parent well-being series. Take some time for you!

Description

Part one of a mini series of wellbeing sessions. This supportive and practical session explores why boundaries are important for parental wellbeing and healthy family relationships. Participants will consider what boundaries are, why they can be difficult to establish and maintain, and how experiences such as guilt, overwhelm, conflict and fear of disappointing others can affect them.

The session will help parents and carers identify where boundaries may be needed and explore realistic ways to communicate them clearly, calmly and consistently. It will also consider how boundaries can be adapted to individual family circumstances, including the needs of neurodivergent children and young people, while protecting the wellbeing of everyone involved.

Summary

A compassionate session supporting parents and carers to develop healthy, realistic boundaries without shame or guilt. Participants will gain practical strategies for communicating their needs, managing others responses and creating more sustainable relationships within family life.

This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.

Online Event

Do you have a child or young person struggling or not attending school? We are here to help.

NSPCWT Would like to invite parent carers and professionals to a fully funded session on this training from Catrina Lowri on emotionally based school absence. This session has been requested by our parent carer community and we are so excited to be able to offer the support and guidance needed when families are experiencing this common issue.

Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.

During this session, Catrina will guide you through the why's and the how's to try and support you through this with your child/young person. You will have the chance to dicuss your personal circumstances if you wish, and to give you the tools and strategies to put in place.

At Bleadon Village Hall

✨NSPCWT Coffee✨

🙋‍♀️Are you a parent or carer to a young person with an additional need, disability or an emerging concern regarding their development and attend St Peter’s CofE Primary School?

If so, come and join us for a coffee and a chat😀

We are North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) and are here to ensure the collective parent carer voice is heard. We signpost to relevant organisations and listen to your experiences. We run regular coffee mornings, training sessions and events plus we recently organised free wellbeing days out to enjoy 🌳

Share your experiences plus meet other parents & carers!

🌸Please remember that no diagnosis is needed and you are welcome to our coffee if you have concerns regarding your young person’s development in any way 🌸

There is no sign up- please just drop by to see us😀

At Halletts Way, Bristol BS20 6BT

General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋

Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖

Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊

SEND and You - SAY will also be joining us. They are the SENDIAS team in North Somerset (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Service).

at

Nailsea Methodist Church, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2DS

✨NSPCWT Coffee✨

🙋‍♀️Are you a parent or carer to a young person with an additional need, disability or an emerging concern regarding their development and attend St George's Church School?

If so, come and join us for a coffee, chat and an information session😀

We are North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) and are here to ensure the collective parent carer voice is heard. We signpost to relevant organisations and listen to your experiences. We run regular coffee mornings, training sessions and events plus we recently organised free wellbeing days out to enjoy 🌳 Share your experiences plus meet other parents & carers!

🌸Please remember that no diagnosis is needed and you are welcome to our coffee if you have concerns regarding your young person’s development in any way 🌸

There is no sign up- please just drop by to see us😀

Join us for a session on understanding mental health in connection with neurodivergence.

This training explores the relationship between neurodivergence and mental health, including the challenges neurodivergent people may experience when their needs are misunderstood or unsupported. Participants will consider how sensory differences, communication needs, masking, executive functioning difficulties and repeated experiences of exclusion can affect emotional wellbeing.

The session will also examine how mental distress may present differently in neurodivergent people, the risk of diagnostic overshadowing, and why conventional approaches to mental health support may not always be accessible or effective. Participants will gain practical strategies for providing compassionate, person-centred and neurodiversity-affirming support.

Summary

An accessible and practical introduction to the connection between neurodivergence and mental health. Participants will develop a greater understanding of different presentations of distress and learn how to adapt their communication, environments and support approaches.

This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.

At North Weston Village Hall (26 Clevedon Rd, Bristol, England, BS20 6TB)

Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.

This is a Peer Support drop-in session to gain some support & signposting whilst meeting others in a similar situation 💖

⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!

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The Firs, Drove Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3NX

Join us for an in depth training session on ADHD.

Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD through this engaging, evidence-based training designed specifically for parent carers. Moving beyond myths and misconceptions, this course explores the neuroscience behind ADHD, helping you understand how the ADHD brain develops and functions.

Together, we'll unpack the role of executive functioning and how challenges with attention, working memory, emotional regulation, organisation, impulse control, and task initiation impact everyday life. You'll also learn about sensory processing and sensory needs, recognising how sensory differences influence behaviour, emotions, learning, and wellbeing.

The training also covers topics such as masking, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, motivation, sleep, anxiety, co-occurring conditions, and the importance of creating supportive, neuro-affirming environments at home and beyond.

Packed with practical strategies, real-life examples, and opportunities for reflection, this session will empower you to better understand your child, reduce conflict, build stronger relationships, and confidently advocate for their needs. Whether your child has a diagnosis, is awaiting assessment, or you simply want to learn more, this training offers valuable insights and tools to help your family thrive.

This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.

At

The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M,

BS23 3NX

Are you Neurodivergent AND a Parent Carer? This one is for you

Here, you'll have the chance to share experiences, talk about your own neurodivergence, and connect with others who understand. No diagnosis is necessary—just come along for a cuppa and a chat!

#Neurodiversity #ParentSupport #Community #MentalHealth #NSPCWT

At

The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M

BS23 3NX

Join us for training on pathological demand avoidance.

NSPCWT would like to invite parent carers to a fully funded training session with Bev Robson on Pathological demand avoidance.

This practical training session is designed to help parent carers better understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and its impact on children and family life. Participants will explore the characteristics of the PDA profile, learn why traditional approaches may be less effective, and discover practical, relationship-based strategies to reduce anxiety, support communication, and build positive daily interactions. The session provides a supportive space to increase confidence, share experiences, and develop approaches that work for both children and families.

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.

At The Firs, 89a Drove Rd, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NX

A fab opportunity to meet other like minded parents & carers in an informal environment

We will have coffee, tea and biscuits at The Firs in WSM - just bring yourself!

⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!

See you there👋

At The Firs, Drove Road, WSM, BS23 3NX

All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…

All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…

All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…

All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…

Come along for a chat!

NSPCWT will be there for support & signposting 😊

Are you Neurodivergent AND a Parent Carer? This one is for you

Here, you'll have the chance to share experiences, talk about your own neurodivergence, and connect with others who understand. No diagnosis is necessary—just come along for a cuppa and a chat!

#Neurodiversity #ParentSupport #Community #MentalHealth #NSPCWT

At

The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M

BS23 3NX

A fab opportunity to meet other like minded parents & carers in an informal environment

We will have coffee, tea and biscuits at The Firs in WSM - just bring yourself!

See you there👋

At The Firs, Drove Road, WSM, BS23 3NX

More info coming soon….

At The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX

Male Parent Carers...are you caring for someone you love? Balancing your own needs with their support can be tough. Take a breath and join us for a special event focusing on your wellbeing🐟🍟

Why just for men? While all carers face challenges, research shows men often report feeling less comfortable seeking help. It is important to provide a safe space to connect with other male carers, share experiences, connect with resources & access support.

🙋‍♂️Spread the word and share with your fellow male carers!

Feel free to drop in 😊

👀Also Check out: https://sends4dad.org.uk/

Remember: While this event focuses on male carers, we believe in supporting all caregiving communities.

If you identify as a female carer and are interested in similar resources, please reach out to us directly! admin@nspcwt.org

#PCF #ParentCarerForum #MaleParentCarers #MaleCareGivers #NorthSomerset #ParentCarers #NSPCWT

At The Firs, Drove Rd, WsM, BS23 3NX

More details coming soon….

On Zoom

General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋

Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖

Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊

SEND and You - SAY will also be joining us. They are the SENDIAS team in North Somerset (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Service).

at The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX

Feel free to drop in 😊

We will have the refreshments - just bring yourself 🌟

Your child/young person does not need a diagnosis in order to access our support. If you have any concerns about your child's development then please do join us.

😀 If you fancy a catch up with like minded peers or someone to just listen then we are here 💙

⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!

Rolling tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits for all 🍪

At Somerset Hall, 11 The Precinct, Portishead, BS20 6AH

Come along to speak with staff and meet NSPCWT.

This is for parents & carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities transitioning from year 6 to 7 in September. No diagnosis required.

NSPCWT are your local parent carer forum and here to offer support and signposting.

There are two dates available

Monday 29th June and Wednesday 1st July 😊

More details coming soon…

Exciting Opportunity Coming Soon!

We’re excited to let you know that, in collaboration with Bristol Zoo Project, we’ll soon be opening bookings for a very special funded family day trip taking place on Tuesday 30th June 2026!

This opportunity is aimed at families of children with additional needs and/or disabilities who are:
EBSA (Emotionally Based School Absence)
Home Educated
Early Years

Eligible families will be able to request spaces for:
1 adult
Up to 2 children

Families will need to make their own way to Bristol Zoo Project, where we’ll meet together before heading in as a group.

The Expression of Interest booking form opens on 01.06.26 — so pop the date in your diary!

More info on social media…

More details coming soon…

Come along to speak with staff and meet NSPCWT.

This is for parents & carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities transitioning from year 6 to 7 in September. No diagnosis required.

NSPCWT are your local parent carer forum and here to offer support and signposting.

There are two dates available

Monday 29th June and Wednesday 1st July 😊

At The Firs Resource Centre

89a Drove Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 3NX

More details coming soon…