This is an informal meet up for Parent Carers who consider themselves Neurodivergent - no diagnosis necessary.

This is a chance to talk about yourself and share experiences and helpful tips ⭐

Come along, have a cuppa and meet others 🫖🍵

NSPCWT will be there for signposting & a listening ear

At The Firs,

Drove Road, WsM,

BS23 3NX

As a parent carer life can be challenging…

NSPCWT would like you to know that you do an amazing job!🥰

Come and join us for a free parent carer celebratory brunch so we can treat you 🥐🫖

In March we will release the Expressions of Interest forms on social media…

At St. Andrews Church Centre, Clevedon, BS21 7UE

Hot coffee, like minded people, listening ears, support & signposting!!

Drop in for a cuppa with our lovely peer support team, SEND and You plus an Educational Psychologist…

SEND and You - SAY 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!

👋Dulcie Gray is an Educational Psychologist and will be here to chat with parent carers.

At Redcliffe Bay Hall, Newhaven Rd, Portishead, BS20 8LH

As a parent carer life can be challenging…

NSPCWT would like you to know that you do an amazing job!🥰

Come and join us for a free parent carer celebratory brunch so we can treat you 🥐🫖

In March we will release the Expressions of Interest forms on social media…

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

A place for like minded parents and carers to meet over hot drinks and biscuits💓

Often the best tips are found from others walking a similar path 👣

Drop in between 6 - 8pm, our lovely peer support team will be here for signposting, a listening ear and support💬

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

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (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 Coffee 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!

At Nailsea Methodist Church, BS48 2DS

More info coming soon….

💐🌸🌻Calling all Female Parent Carers🌻🌸💐

We want to treat you to a nice hot cuppa & some tasty treats!

Come on down to The Firs in Weston-super-Mare for a chilled chat and some ‘you’ time 💖

More info coming soon….

Forty primary schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a new Project called “Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools” or PINS for short.

Read more about it here: https://www.nspcwt.org/pins-2

We're hosting information sessions at the 13 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Walliscote Primary along to this Coffee Afternoon

This is all about boosting support for neurodivergent learners and it's so important to have your partnership....

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.

Come along and see us

Address

1 Walliscote Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1UY

Forty primary schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a new Project called “Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools” or PINS for short.

Read more about it here: https://www.nspcwt.org/pins-2

We're hosting information sessions at the 13 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Ashcombe Primary School along to this Coffee Morning 🍵

🗨️This is all about boosting support for neurodivergent learners and it's so important to have your partnership....

🙋‍♂️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.

🌞 Come along and see us 😀

At

Earlham Grove, Weston Super Mare BS23 3JW

Forty primary schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a new Project called “Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools” or PINS for short.

Read more about it here: https://www.nspcwt.org/pins-2

We're hosting information sessions at the 13 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of St Anne’s Primary School (West Wick) along to this Coffee Afternoon

This is all about boosting support for neurodivergent learners and it's so important to have your partnership....

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.

Come along and see us

Address

1 Scot Elm Drive, West Wick, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 7JU

Parent Carer Coffee for anyone who is supporting their child/young person with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - (ARFID).

This is an opportunity to meet others going through a similar experience and form a peer support network.

Our peer support team will also be there, able to offer a listening ear, support and signposting 😊

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

More info coming soon….

General Coffee Catch Up at The Firs- all parent carers are welcome 👋

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 Rd, Weston BS23 3NX

Is your child awaiting an Autism assessment? Or are they showing signs of Autistic traits and you would like to learn more to help you understand how better to support them? Are you a professional looking to support a child / children in your care?

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Parent Carer forums have teamed together to deliver a variety of workshops to provide information, support and practical guidance to help you on your journey. This workshop is a face-to-face session focusing on Anxiety.

To book a funded place on this workshop you MUST live in North Somerset.

This workshop gives a broad overview of anxiety.

• What is it?

Anxiety is a powerful mixture of emotions and physical responses, which can feel overwhelming. There is a difference between fear of an immediate event, and worry, which typically focusses on a future (or past) event.

• How does it present?

Everyone will experience anxiety differently.

It is being able to recognise it in ourselves but also what that might look like for your child. Anxiety becomes a problem when it gets in the way of everyday routines, prevents social connection and affects overall well-being.

• What is the connection with executive functioning?

Anxiety can have a major impact on executive functioning skills. They may have trouble with certain skills like planning, staying organized, sequencing information, and self-regulating emotions. The more anxious a person is the more difficult it will be to be able to access these skills.

• How can we best support our children with anxiety?

The workshop will give you strategies and the opportunity to share knowledge of supporting anxiety. We will present resources and strategies that can be practically used for you and your child, whilst underpinning some of the things that may be causing anxiety.

This workshop will be delivered by an SEND professional and an experienced SEND parent carer.

Broadoak are holding a parent carer coffee morning for current families

We will be joining for a cuppa!

At 14A Broadoak Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4NP

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!

👀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, 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!

We are joined by 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

BRAND NEW TRAINING!

A deeper dive into autism and the mental health conditions that can occur with it. This session contains information about difficult subjects such as suicide and trauma.

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.

✨NSPCWT Coffee with SEND and You - SAY✨

🙋‍♀️Are you a parent or carer to a young person with an additional need, disability or an emerging concern regarding their development and attend Locking 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 🌳

⭐SEND and You - SAY are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), other legal processes, plus can offer information, advice and support on all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education.

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😀

Address

14, Meadow Drive, Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8BB

NSPCWT Would like to invite parent carers and professionals to a fully funded session on this BRAND NEW training from Catrina Lowri on emotionally based school avoidance. 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 Avoidance (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.

Forty primary schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a new Project called “Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools” or PINS for short.

Read more about it here: https://www.nspcwt.org/pins-2

We're hosting information sessions at the 13 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Yeo Moor Primary School along to this Coffee Afternoon.

This is all about boosting support for neurodivergent learners and it's so important to have your partnership....

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.

Come along and see us

At

6, Kennaway Road, Clevedon BS21 6JL

Join us in Portishead for a chat over biscuits & tea🍵🫖

Super chilled environment and friendly faces! We are happy to chat about anything and offer support if you would like.

Feel free to come along for a catch up with like minded people…

We are joined by 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!

At North Weston Village Hall, Portishead, BS20 6TB

Dear Parents and Carers, 

Please see attached an invitation to contribute parent/carer/family voice to The Family Voice Project. The Family Voice Project is keen to gather family voices to understand how services work for SEND families; and to consider how services can be better improved. Several national areas in England are participating in the project and Safelives are keen to recruit, parents and carers, to focus groups and 1:1 interviews/conversations, which can be accommodated both online and in person.

Gemma Kirby, from Safelives will be running an in person focus group for parents and carers of NSPCWT, at The Firs – Parent Carer Resource Hub on Monday 3rd of March 2025, 9:30 -11:30am and we are looking for parents/carers to join in the conversation to help understand SEND provision and the support services available!

All participants will be renumerated with a £20 shopping voucher for their time and expertise!

If you are unable to attend an in person focus group on the 3rd of March 2025, or you would prefer to contribute within a 1:1 conversation, please email Gemma with a signed consent form and a 1:1 online interview, can be arranged.  

For context, Gemma Kirby (from Safelives) as area lead has been working on the Family Voice Project since the Summer of 2024 and she wants to ensure that as many voices of families nationally are captured as part of the Family Voices Project. This project has been jointly commissioned by Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Health and Social Care to embed processes for families to share their lived experience of programmes; to inform the development of national programmes and policy, as well as the delivery of programmes locally. 

If you would like to participate or have any questions for Gemma, you can email Gemma directly  at the following address (gemma.kirby@safelivesassociate.org.uk) Please see attached a flier explaining more about the Family Voice Project, alongside an information sheet and consent form. Gemma would welcome any questions that you might have. 

Fancy a cuppa and a chat in a safe, supportive environment?

Then come and join us, North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together, for a meet up at The Firs.

Whether your child has ADHD, Autism or a complex medical need, you are more than welcome.

No diagnosis is required. It could be you have concerns at the moment with the development of your child/young person emotionally, mentally, socially or physically and want more information on where you can turn. We can help you 😊

We are joined by North Somerset Council's Home to School Transport Team (HTST). This is an opportunity to share your experiences and ask questions plus discuss their open consultation on proposed changes to post-16 home to school transport for young people.

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

Forty primary schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a new Project called “Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools” or PINS for short.

Read more about it here: https://www.nspcwt.org/pins-2

We're hosting information sessions at the 13 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Milton Park Primary School along to this Coffee Afternoon

This is all about boosting support for neurodivergent learners and it's so important to have your partnership....

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.

Come along and see us

At

260 Milton Road, Milton BS22 8DY

NSPCWT Would like to invite parent carers and professionals to a fully funded session on this BRAND NEW training from Catrina Lowri on emotionally based school avoidance. 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 Avoidance (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.

The team from NSPCWT would like to invite parent carers across North Somerset to give you an introductory guide on what may be available for you to access as a parent carer.

We will cover benefits available, grants, post 16 opportunities, discounts, further support opportunities and much much more.

Please note that some of the information within this session may not be available to your personal circumstance, however we aim to give you an overview of what is out there within the area.

To book a funded place on this workshop you MUST live in North Somerset.

This is an informal meet up for Parent Carers who consider themselves Neurodivergent - no diagnosis necessary.

This is a chance to talk about yourself and share experiences and helpful tips ⭐

Come along, have a cuppa and meet others 🫖🍵

NSPCWT will be there for signposting & a listening ear

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