Bromley Parent Carer Forum - BPCF

25/09/2025

What is sensory meltdown and why is your child having one? We share some examples of sensory overload and some top tips to help children cope with overstimulation.

19/09/2025

17/09/2025

🌟 Parents of under-5s — this one's for you! 🌟

Looking for fun, expert-backed ways to support your little one’s speech, language and emotional development? 💬🧠

Check out BBC Tiny Happy People — a free online resource packed with easy-to-do activities, videos, and advice created with child development experts. Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, building routines, or just want ideas for playtime, there's something for every stage from baby to preschool.

👶 Explore age-specific tips
🎥 Watch “Tools for Talking” films
💡 Learn how everyday moments can boost your child’s communication skills

✨ Start your journey here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zhqts82

Let’s build their world, one word at a time 💛

17/09/2025

🌟 Exciting Update! We’ve refreshed the Preparing for Adulthood section on the SEND Local Offer website! This updated content is designed to support parents, carers, and professionals in helping young people with SEND move confidently towards adulthood.

Explore topics like:
• Building independence
• Staying healthy and well
• Friendships and relationships
• Education, training & employment

💡 We’re still making improvements and would love your feedback to help shape future updates!

👉 Check it out at www.bromley.gov.uk/SENDLocalOffer and share your thoughts by completing the feedback form at https://forms.office.com/e/eFXUYfFGbx

17/09/2025

🌟 The Maypole Project invites professionals to an Open Space event! As part of a new co-production initiative, The Maypole Project is bringing together professionals and organisations to explore how to better support young people with complex medical needs, SEND, and their siblings during key transition stages.

🗓 Thursday 2nd October 2025
📍 Community House Bromley
🕔 5pm–7pm (Doors open 4:30pm)
🥪 Light refreshments available

This project is funded by the Bromley Innovation Fund, with support from Bromley Council and NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB).

🎟 Free tickets available via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-maypole-project-open-space-around-transitions-tickets-1606158857379?aff=oddtdtcreator

Professionals are encouraged to bring their insights, ideas, and concerns to help shape meaningful change. 💬

17/09/2025

🌟 Free Early Years Support Workshops in Bromley. The Bromley Health Visiting Team and the Bromley Council Early Years Inclusion Team are offering a series of free workshops for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 5 years 11 months with emerging needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN). These sessions will provide practical guidance on:

✅ Sensory needs
✅ Eating challenges
✅ Toileting
✅ Behaviour
✅ Sleep

📅 Workshops run twice weekly (Mondays & Thursdays) for five weeks starting 23 February 2026

📍 Locations:

• Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre (12:30–2pm)
• Blenheim Children & Family Centre (10–11:30am)

Please note: These workshops are referral only. Parents and carers must speak to their Health Visitor or their child’s healthcare professional to be referred. Children cannot be accommodated during sessions.

Let’s work together to support every child’s journey

09/09/2025

Speech and language therapist Alys Mathers talks about finding new ways to communicate through Makaton, body language and gestures for children with additional needs.

08/09/2025

06/09/2025

05/09/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨

The BCFF Funday has been rescheduled! We’ll be bringing together amazing local charities and services to showcase the incredible support available for children, young people, and families in Bromley.

Not only will this be a fantastic day of fun, but it’s also a chance to raise vital funds for our charity and strengthen community connections.

📩 Want to learn more? Contact us at events@bcfforum.org

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05/09/2025

Just dropped: Our early festive prep guide for parents and carers of children with SEND 🎄 we know it may feel early, but Christmas will be here before you know it, and many accessible experiences are beginning to look a lot like booked out! The newsletter guide is on our website, make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss out: https://tinyurl.com/bromley-newsletters

04/09/2025

Join us for a day of FREE dance workshops on the 13th September - this Day of Dance is a chance to try out all of the sessions we have on offer at Magpie Dance from Magpie Sensory to Youth Technique to Adult Choreographers! All sessions are suitable for ages 3+ and are open to the whole family to attend - no dance experience needed.

Book your free space now, https://us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=4bb53edec8a2bb9287db9b61f&id=78af9fd154&attribution=false