Swindon SEND Families Voice

28/08/2025

Swindon Send Families Voice had the pleasure of attending a health and wellbeing event. A great opportunity to meet with others and let them know what Swindon Send Families Voice is all about.

07/08/2025

A date for your diary. Branches is back on on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 10am, taking place at the Punjabi Community Centre, Gorse Hill, Swindon SN2 7BB.

👥 In Attendance we have Steven Lacey and Dr Emma Shephard to deliver a session about ADHD.

• Also Claire James - Supported Internship Programme –Team Leader

No need to book—just come along, and we’ll be there to welcome you.

We are pleased to share that the Branches Support Group will be back on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 10am, taking place at the Punjabi Community Centre, Gorse Hill, Swindon SN2 7BB.

🧏‍♀️ BSL Interpreter Available
If you would like to access British Sign Language interpretation, please email SwindonSENDFamiliesVoice@outlook.com for more details.

👥 In Attendance;
We’re delighted to welcome:
• Steven Lacey — Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialist (Community Paediatric Team, GWH)
Steven carries out ADHD assessments and prescribes medication for children and young people aged 6–18. He also supports with sleep assessments and prescribing sleep medication as part of holistic care planning.
• Dr Emma Shephard — Paediatric Doctor (Community Paediatric Team, GWH)
Emma also supports with ADHD assessments and sleep-related care. In addition, she carries out: initial health assessments for children in care and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, Safeguarding strategies and medical examinations, Annual reviews for children with Down’s syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Developmental assessments
🌱 Learning Session
Together, Steven and Emma will be delivering an informative session to support parents of children and young people with a recent ADHD diagnosis.

• Claire James - Supported Internship Programme –Team Leader
As the Team Leader for the Supported Internship Programme, I am responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive experience across our three job sites: SBC, GWH, and Amazon. My role focuses on building strong partnerships, sharing best practices, and gathering feedback to continuously improve the programme.

• Working as part of the Support into Employment team, I collaborate closely with professionals to ensure our interns receive the guidance and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers. I’m excited to lead this initiative and contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our interns.

No need to book—just come along, and we’ll be there to welcome you.

24/07/2025

Although we will be closing for the summer, please note that our SEND Stay and Play will still be running every Thursday.

We will still be running a SEND Social Club in August as well.

Details are on the posters below, please email to book a place.

Have a wonderful summer.

24/07/2025

Our team will be signing off today, to spend time with our families over the summer holidays.

We hope you all have a good summer with your families, and we will be back on Wednesday 3rd September.

If you need any support during the holidays, please see our page:

The SEND Room.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/206510070244891

You can also find information on the Local Offer.
https://www.swindon.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer

23/07/2025

There is a wellness event on 30th July at Moredon Sporting Hub, which we will be attending. Below is a list of free wellbeing classes. If anyone is interested, please call the number on the poster below as spaces are limited.

🧘♀️ FREE Wellness Sessions – Wed 30 July at Moredon Sporting Hub!
Join us for:

Gentle Yoga (beginners welcome)
Seated Exercise (no standing required)
Singing for the Brain (with Swindon Alzheimer’s Society)

📞 Booking essential – call us to reserve your spot!

22/07/2025

Swindon Send Families Voice had a stall at the summer Fayre of Brimble Hill school.

We met with loads of parents and a fun day for all involved.

22/07/2025

Swindon Borough Council for holiday activities take a look at the Swindon SEND Summer News Splash. Scroll down to the community and local services section.

https://swindonsendfamiliesvoice.org.uk/find-your-way/

21/07/2025

We are pleased to share that the Branches Support Group will be back on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 10am, taking place at the Punjabi Community Centre, Gorse Hill, Swindon SN2 7BB.

🧏‍♀️ BSL Interpreter Available
If you would like to access British Sign Language interpretation, please email SwindonSENDFamiliesVoice@outlook.com for more details.

👥 In Attendance;
We’re delighted to welcome:
• Steven Lacey — Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialist (Community Paediatric Team, GWH)
Steven carries out ADHD assessments and prescribes medication for children and young people aged 6–18. He also supports with sleep assessments and prescribing sleep medication as part of holistic care planning.
• Dr Emma Shephard — Paediatric Doctor (Community Paediatric Team, GWH)
Emma also supports with ADHD assessments and sleep-related care. In addition, she carries out: initial health assessments for children in care and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, Safeguarding strategies and medical examinations, Annual reviews for children with Down’s syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Developmental assessments
🌱 Learning Session
Together, Steven and Emma will be delivering an informative session to support parents of children and young people with a recent ADHD diagnosis.

• Claire James - Supported Internship Programme –Team Leader
As the Team Leader for the Supported Internship Programme, I am responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive experience across our three job sites: SBC, GWH, and Amazon. My role focuses on building strong partnerships, sharing best practices, and gathering feedback to continuously improve the programme.

• Working as part of the Support into Employment team, I collaborate closely with professionals to ensure our interns receive the guidance and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers. I’m excited to lead this initiative and contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our interns.

No need to book—just come along, and we’ll be there to welcome you.

21/07/2025

British Cycling - They have got a weekly FREE SEND family session on Fridays (starting 1st August) as well as free sibling spaces on sessions. If anyone has any questions please feel free to email me on: rebeccacox@britishcycling.org.uk .

For more details do visit the link below;
https://www.facebook.com/SwindonCycleCampaignMany Thanks

18/07/2025

Next week, our SEND Stay and Play will be running on Thursday at The Meadow. Please email to book a place.

17/07/2025

Swindon SEND Families Voice held their weekly Stay and Play at The Meadow from 10-12 every Thursday from 10-12.

Busy as always with about 40 children along with the parent carers.