You’re Invited to a Free Easter Brunch

Join us for a FREE Easter Brunch just for parent carers — a relaxed, child-free space to enjoy good food, connect with others who understand, and take a well-deserved break.

Wednesday 1 April – Somerset Hall, Portishead | 12:00pm–2:30pm

Spaces are limited and fill quickly.

You give so much every day. Let us look after you for a change.

Limited spaces remain - please email admin@nspcwt.org

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you have your own needs as well as your children? Or two completely different kids? Join us!

What you’ll gain from this session:
Many families are navigating more than one neurodivergent profile under one roof; ADHD, autism, sensory differences, anxiety, demand avoidance, learning differences… often across both children and parents.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore:

• How different neurodivergent profiles can clash or complement each other

• Understanding sensory needs across family members

• Managing conflicting regulation styles (e.g., one seeks noise, one avoids it)

• Reducing shame and comparison within families

• Practical, realistic strategies to balance everyday life

• How to move from “survival mode” to sustainable support

This session blends psychoeducation with compassionate, strengths-based discussion, leaving you feeling validated, informed and more equipped.

Alice Cantwell is the founder of Bold Minds and a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist specialising in neurodevelopmental assessment and support. She is a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman and parent, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to her work.

Alice works in a neuro-affirming, strengths-based way, helping families move from confusion and overwhelm to clarity and understanding. She is passionate about creating safe spaces where parents feel validated rather than judged, and where differences are understood rather than “fixed.”

Through assessment, psychoeducation and practical support, Alice helps families build sustainable systems that work in real life, not just in theory.

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

Bleadon Village Hall

Coronation Road

Bleadon BS24 0PG

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!

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

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

You’re Invited to a Free Easter Brunch

Join us for a FREE Easter Brunch just for parent carers — a relaxed, child-free space to enjoy good food, connect with others who understand, and take a well-deserved break.

Monday 30 March – The Firs | 11:30am–2:00pm

Spaces are limited and fill quickly.

You give so much every day. Let us look after you for a change.

This session is now fully booked.

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Are you concerned about your young persons transition to adulthood? Join us!

This training is designed to support parent carers of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities as they prepare for the important transition into adulthood. It provides practical guidance, clear information, and emotional support to help families navigate changes in education, health, social care, employment, and independent living.

Participants will gain a better understanding of key transition processes, legal rights and entitlements, and how to plan effectively for the future. The session also explores building independence, developing life skills, and supporting wellbeing — for both young people and their families.

Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and opportunities for discussion, this training empowers parent carers with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to make informed decisions and advocate effectively during this crucial stage of 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.

At

89a Drove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NX

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you want to learn more about the importance of sensory regulation for play? Please join us!

This practical and interactive training session is designed to support parent carers in understanding sensory regulation and how play can be used to help children and young people feel calm, focused, and emotionally balanced.

The session will explore how sensory processing differences can affect behaviour, emotions, attention, and daily routines. Parent carers will learn how to recognise sensory needs and use simple, playful activities to support regulation at home and in everyday situations.

Participants will gain practical ideas, easy-to-use strategies, and confidence to create positive, sensory-friendly play experiences that promote wellbeing, connection, and development. The training will also provide guidance on adapting activities for different ages, abilities, and individual needs.

By the end of the session, parent carers will feel better equipped to use play as a powerful tool to support their child’s sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and engagement.

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.

On Zoom

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, W-s-M

BS23 3NX

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? If you child struggling with depression or anxiety? Join us for some support!

This interactive training session is designed to support parent carers in understanding depression and anxiety in children and young people. It will explore what these conditions look like at different ages, common signs and symptoms, and how they can affect everyday life, learning, behaviour, and relationships.

The session will provide practical strategies to help parent carers build emotional resilience, offer effective support at home, and respond confidently to emotional distress. It will also cover when and how to seek further support, including accessing local services and resources.

By the end of the training, participants will feel more informed, empowered, and confident in supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of the children and young people in their care.

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

Nailsea Baptist Church

79 Silver Street

Nailsea BS48 2DS

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 10 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Castlebatch 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

Rawlins Ave, North Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7FN

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you want to learn more about the importance of sensory regulation for learning? Please join us!

This training explores how sensory processing and regulation impact a child or young person’s ability to learn, engage, and thrive. Designed for parent carers and professionals, the session builds understanding of sensory needs and how these can show up in everyday learning environments.

You’ll gain practical, evidence-informed strategies to support sensory regulation across home, school, and community settings. The training focuses on recognising sensory cues, reducing barriers to learning, and creating supportive routines and environments that help children feel safe, calm, and ready to learn.

Whether you’re supporting neurodivergent learners or children with additional needs, this training offers clear, accessible tools you can use straight away to improve focus, participation, and emotional wellbeing.

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.

On Zoom

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 10 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Locking 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 Meadow Dr, Locking, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8BB

🗣️ You Said, We did!

🤝 When you tell us what you want more of, we really do listen!

Here is a brand new session to NSPCWT, ready for you to access ✨

Our Male Parent Carer evenings have been growing, and the biggest request we heard was:
"Can there be a men’s night in one of the north towns in North Somerset?"

So that’s exactly what we’re doing.

This brand new evening is starting in Nailsea!

Calling all Male Parent Carers in North Somerset!

Drop in, grab some food and connect with other dads and male carers who get it.

Why a space just for men?
While all carers face challenges, research shows that men often feel less comfortable seeking support. Creating a dedicated space helps build connection, share experiences, access resources, and have open conversations in a supportive environment.

If you know a Male Parent Carer who could benefit, please share this post and let them know they’ll receive a very warm welcome

#MaleParentCarers #NorthSomerset #Nailsea #PeerSupport #CarerCommunity

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 10 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of St Nicholas Chantry CofE 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

Highdale Ave, Clevedon, BS21 7LT

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 excited to invite parent carers of Banwell Primary School to join us for this friendly information session on how to support your child with demand avoidance.

Come along to learn more about the PINS project, ask questions, and connect with others in your school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

At West St, Banwell, BS29 6DB

General Catch Up - 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 Road, WSM

BS23 3NX

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you want to know more about DDD, to support your child or young person?

This training is designed to support parent carers in understanding three common neurodivergent learning differences: dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. We’ll explore what these differences really mean in everyday life, how they may affect learning, coordination, confidence and emotional wellbeing, and how they can present differently in each child. The session will offer practical strategies to support children at home and when working with schools and professionals, while also highlighting strengths and positive approaches. Whether you’re new to these topics or looking to deepen your understanding, this training aims to build confidence, knowledge and advocacy skills in a supportive, inclusive space.

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 St Andrew's Church Centre

Old Church Road

Clevedon

BS21 7UE

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 excited to invite parent carers of Worle Village Primary School to join us for this friendly information session on An Introduction to ADHD.

Come along to learn more about the PINS project, ask questions, and connect with others in your school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

At Church Rd, Hill Rd., Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9EJ

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you want to learn more about depression and anxiety? Please join us!

Depression and anxiety can affect anyone, at any stage of life – including parent carers and the adult children they support. This upcoming training offers a safe, understanding space to explore what depression and anxiety can look like, how they may impact daily life, and practical ways to respond with compassion and confidence. Whether you’re attending for yourself, to better support your grown-up child, or both, the session will provide helpful insights, shared learning, and strategies you can take away and use in real 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.

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

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 excited to invite parent carers of St George’s Primary School to join us for this friendly information session on Sensory Differences.

Come along to learn more about the PINS project, ask questions, and connect with others in your school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

At Pastures Ave, St Georges, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7SA

Join us to find out practical ways you can help keep your young person safe online.

Social media can be a powerful space for connection, creativity, and self-expression—but it can also present unique challenges for neurodivergent young people. This training is designed to support parents and carers in understanding how neurodivergent young people experience social media and the online world.

You’ll learn practical strategies to help your young person stay safe, build healthy online relationships, manage boundaries, and navigate issues such as online conflict, masking, sensory overload, and digital wellbeing. The session also explores how to have open, supportive conversations about social media use, while respecting autonomy and individuality.

Whether your young person is already active online or just starting out, this training offers guidance, reassurance, and tools to help you support them with confidence.

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.

On Zoom

Tea, coffee, biscuits, chat and….

🖐️We are also 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!

Come along and see us….

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

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 10 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of St John the Evangelist Church 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

Fosseway, Clevedon, BS21 5EL

Find practical and supporting advice on transitions with your CYP.

Training with strategies on supporting your child/young person with transitions.

NSPCWT would like to invite parent carers from North Somerset to a fully funded training session with Bev Robson from our team on how to support your child with transitions.

Neurodivergent children can often find transitions challenging. For example, they may find going to new places anxiety provoking, leaving places that they are enjoying, school transitions such a break times, changes of routines in their days and much much more. But why is this? and what as parents or professionals can we do to try and support them though these to make their lives calmer and our lives easier?

We hope to help you answer some of these questions, and give you tips and strategies you can try to implement to help your child's anxiety and transitions.

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 Locking Castle Church

Jasmine Way

Weston-super-Mare

BS24 7JW

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are part of a 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 10 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of St John the Evangelist Church 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

Fosseway, Clevedon, BS21 5EL

Join us to find out why anxiety may effect sleep in children and young people and what you can do to help.

Anxiety and sleep

We all recognise how feeling stressed and anxious affects our sleep; we lay awake going over things in our mind and find it difficult to let go and drop off. Many of our children also struggle with this; their worlds are busy, noisy and demanding. Without the usual distractions our children struggle to let go of the day and settle at night. Their busy brains may also wake them during the night, affecting the quality of their sleep and yours too.

Join Nickie Sutton, Specialist Sleep Practitioner as we look at the reasons why anxious children and young people have difficulties sleeping, the reasons behind it, and why commonly suggested sleep strategies often don’t work. We will look at some simple and effective ways to help your child sleep and where you can go for onward support and help.

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.

On Zoom

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 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!

At The Firs,

Drove Road, WsM,

BS23 3NX

Exploring Hypermobility & Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and its connection to Autism & ADHD.

Hypermoblie Ehlers Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder (hEDS/HSD) is a misunderstood, under researched and often underdiagnosed condition. For many of us, it takes years, numerous doctors visits and lots of personal research and advocacy to access the support we desperately need.

For neurodivergent individuals, Hypermoblie Elhers Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobile Specturum Disorder (hEDS/HSD) isn't just "being flexible" – it's a complex, often invisible physical condition that magnifies autism/ADHD challenges. Yet this critical link is frequently missed, leaving you trapped in a cycle of pain, exhaustion, and frustration.

Stop being told "it's all in your head." Join our evidence-based webinar delivered by an autistic and ADHD person with lived experience of a hypermobility disorder, designed specifically for the autism/ADHD community navigating hypermobility. Finally understand the why behind your experiences and discover actionable pathways to relief.

In this session, you'll learn:

Signs and symptoms hEDS & HSD

Diagnosis and challenges in accessing a diagnosis

Common co-occurring conditions, including Autism and ADHD

An overview of support strategies for mental/emotional and physical impacts

This is your roadmap to being believed, reducing suffering, and reclaiming agency in a body and brain that often feel unpredictable.

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.

On Zoom

School Placement Decisions – Support Available

North Somerset SEND Team will be publishing school placement decisions.

We know this can be a really difficult and emotional time for families. To support you, we’ve organised a Parent Carer Drop-in Session where you can speak with the SEND Team and SEND and You - SAY about your named placement and what happens next if you didn’t receive your preferred school.

What you need to do:

-Log into the SEND Portal to download your final or amended EHCP
-Check Section I to see the named placement
-Download the accompanying letter, which explains your right of appeal and includes details of the parent carer drop-in at The Firs on 24 February

The SEND team have advised that due to the high number of decisions being published, SEND Officers will have auto-reply emails switched on this week and won’t be available to take calls. The team will respond as soon as possible (likely after half term), and telephone appointments will be offered in due course.

If you need support, reassurance, or help understanding what happens next, please come along to the drop-in session — you’re not on your own.