South Glos Parent Carers - not for profit CIC

19/10/2025

Drop-in support sessions are a relaxed space where you can come and connect with other parent carers and get support and information from our Community Support Team who have a wealth of SEND knowledge and experience. Your child doesn't need to have a diagnosis for you to attend, for many parents these sessions are a space to talk about those early questions and worries.

Our Community base in Kingswood is open Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am - 1:30pm. Please note the early finish at midday this week.
Find us at The Kingswood Centre, New Cheltenham Road, Kingswood BS15 4FS

For families with children aged 0 - 5, our Early Years Drop-in is open on Wednesday 10:00am - 11:30am
PATCHWAY FAMILY HUB in the Patchway Children’s Centre, BS34 5TF

For full details of all our support head to our website
https://sgpc.org.uk/get-support

17/10/2025

PINS is a national initiative helping primary schools to better support neurodivergent children. We’re currently working with 10 primary schools across South Glos.

Having heard from parent carers, school staff and children in each of the participating schools, it’s time for a check in. Come along to find out what support has been tailored for your school and what changes you can expect over the next six months.

Join the conversation about how we can make SEND support even better.
https://sgpc.org.uk/news-feed/pins-oct25

16/10/2025

Does your child struggle with loud noises, itchy tags in their clothing? Perhaps you have a thrill seeker who's always running, jumping and looking for more adventure.
All these can be clues to help you understand how your child is processing the information from the world around them.
In this workshop we will:
🟡Explore what sensory processing is and how sensory differences may affect your child?
🟡Learn about the 8 senses (yes 8!)
🟡Share strategies and ideas to help support your child's sensory differences

This 3-hour session is for families with children aged 0 - 25 and will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom. The main workshop and presentation will be around 2 hours long and will be recorded. There will be plenty of time at the end for further discussion around the subject. This will not be recorded.
Your child doesn't need a diagnosis for you to attend.

The workshop will be delivered by Corrina from Platypus Training, who has a wealth of personal and professional experience of neurodiversity and a masters in Autism. She has worked as a Family Services Manager for over 15 years and has developed services for families, children and young people. Corrina has extensive experience of working with families where there are children with autism and ADHD.

Join us on November 5th at 10am. To book your spot, please click the link in the comments below.

Does your child or young person sometimes struggle with Sensory Differences? Do they struggle with loud noises, or itchy tags in clothing?

15/10/2025

Could you help the South Gloucestershire Children’s Partnership change the way children and families are supported? The Families First Partnership Programme is a national initiative to transform children’s social care and make family support easier to access, more joined-up and better suited to your needs.

Make your voice heard and help shape the future for families by completing this short survey. Children’s Partnership would like to know what is most important to you, as a parent/carer, when accessing support and other services.

https://sites.southglos.gov.uk/safeguarding/category/children/families-first-partnership/

You have until October 31 to complete the survey, with the chance to win a £20 gift voucher for participating.

15/10/2025

There is often a lot of confusion for families as their children reach 18 and they move to adult services.

Check out these handy guides.

A disabled child receiving social care support in England will move into adult services when they turn 18.

But what *should* happen during the transition period?

Here are the basics — but our website has more information and advice on your family's rights, legal changes, pay structures and responsibility over decisions:

💙contact.org.uk/moving-into-adult-services
💙contact.org.uk/la-services-guide
💙contact.org.uk/care-act-fs

We also have a template letter you can use to ask for your child's assessment 👉 contact.org.uk/transition-letter

15/10/2025

We are so pleased to see that the outdoor garden area at our community base has had an overhaul by the council's Streetcare team and we have also had a tidy up and planted up some spring flowering bulbs to look forward to. We also have plans to put in more sensory features like fragrant herbs and some hanging mobiles to catch the sunlight.

Drop-in Support is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, pop along for a chat with our support team as we catch the autumn sun.
https://sgpc.org.uk/our-community-base

12/10/2025

You'll always find a listening ear at our Drop-in support sessions. No need to arrive at the start or stay for the whole session, pop along when you are ready. The kettle will be on and there are always toys and games for your children.

Details of all our support, including maps and opening hours on our website
https://sgpc.org.uk/get-support

If you've booked a space for the Introduction to Autism online workshop, we'll see you on Tuesday evening.

10/10/2025

At SGPC, we know first-hand what it’s like to raise a child or young person with SEND - because we’re all parent carers ourselves. 💛

Our support email is a simple way to connect with someone who truly understands. Whether you’re feeling isolated, unsure about next steps, or overwhelmed by forms and processes, you’re not alone - and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself.

📩 Email our peer support team for help with:
✔️ Finding out what support is available for your family
✔️ Signposting to helpful services and organisations
✔️ Understanding forms, processes, or confusing jargon

💬 Reach out from the comfort of your own home - we’re only an email away.
➡️ Find the email address and further information about our email support here: https://sgpc.org.uk/online-support

09/10/2025

DSUK - Positive About Down Syndrome is a national organisation providing support and expert resources to families and professionals, so every child with Down syndrome can thrive.

On Wednesday 15th October they are hosting two free webinars for parents of preschool and primary-aged children with Down syndrome to find out more about DSUK's range of services, information and resources.

Hop over to their website to book a space.
https://downsyndromeuk.my.site.com/community/s/education-overview-session

09/10/2025

Just like adults, children can become anxious. However, when children feel anxious, they cannot always understand or express what they are feeling or what’s making them anxious. You might notice them becoming tearful and clingy, having difficulty sleeping or resisting trying new things.
In this workshop we will:

🟡Explore what anxiety is and the effects on the body
🟡Discuss how anxiety may affect you and your child.
🟡Share strategies and ideas to help support you and your child.

This 3-hour session is for families with children aged 0 - 25 and will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom. The main workshop and presentation will be around 2 hours long, and will be recorded and there will be plenty of time at the end for further discussion around the subject, that will not be recorded. Your child doesn't need a diagnosis for you to attend.

This workshop will be delivered online by Corrina from Platypus Training, who has a wealth of personal and professional experience of neurodiversity and a masters in Autism. She has worked as a Family Services Manager for over 15 years and has developed services for families, children and young people. Corrina has extensive experience of working with families where there are children with autism and ADHD.

Join us on 10th December 10am, to book your slot please click on the link in the comments.

Does your child or young person sometimes struggle with their levels of anxiety?

08/10/2025

Our community Base is closed tomorrow.

In order to ensure we're giving you the most up to date information, we're taking a staff training day.

We'll be back as normal next week.

08/10/2025

Delighted faces with their autumn pumpkin crafting when visiting our Community Base recently.

Children are welcome to join you at any of our Drop-in Support sessions. We have a social story over on our website for those who'd find it useful to know what to expect before visiting. https://sgpc.org.uk/our-community-base