South Glos Parent Carers - not for profit CIC

South Glos Parent Carers - not for profit CIC A supportive community for parents & carers who have a child with ANY Special Educational Need and Disability ages 0-25. No diagnosis needed.

SGPC helps to improve services for our children & families living in South Gloucestershire. We provide support for parents & carers who have a child with ANY Special Educational Need and Disability (from physical disabilities to social communication, learning disabilities) Your child does not need a diagnosis. All of our team consist of parent/carers themselves who have children or young adults with a variety of SEND. Being parent carers ourselves, we have an in depth understanding of the issues we all face ; from the challenges, to the joys our children bring! At SGPC we create a strong community by providing opportunities for families of SEND children to come together, provide support and share experiences. This is why our service has lots on offer for you……. Visit our website to find out more https://sgpc.org.uk/

We're seeing lots of discussion and frustration from families around transport for young people in post 16 settings who ...
12/09/2025

We're seeing lots of discussion and frustration from families around transport for young people in post 16 settings who have been affected by the recent change to policy in South Glos.

Please share your experiences here, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BDZ55PX
our parent voice team continue to raise your concerns.

SEND and You - SAY have a quick guide to School transport, Send and You attend our drop-in support in Kingswood each month or can be contacted through their website if you need to speak about your individual situation.
https://www.sendandyou.org.uk/transport/

IPSEA also have information on the expectations for travel for those over statutory school age.
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/young-people-aged-16-to-19

Details of the South Glos policy and recent changes can be found here.
https://life.southglos.gov.uk/kb5/southglos/directory/advice.page?id=F83FDJmoAc0&=

Our workshops are open to all parents and carers in South Glos and as long as you have access to a computer, smartphone ...
11/09/2025

Our workshops are open to all parents and carers in South Glos and as long as you have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection, you’ll be able to join. Your child doesn't need to have a diagnosis.

Each workshop will begin with a presentation before opening up to questions. You can join in as much or as little as you like.

Bookings are now open for our topics through to the end of the year.
https://sgpc.org.uk/workshops

If you're finding it hard to speak up about your child’s needs or understand your rights, you're not alone - and there’s...
10/09/2025

If you're finding it hard to speak up about your child’s needs or understand your rights, you're not alone - and there’s support available. SEND and You - SAY is a local service that offers free, confidential advice to help you feel more confident and informed about SEND processes, policies, and the law.

Each month, a friendly adviser from SAY visits our Drop-in support in Kingswood It’s a relaxed space where you can talk through any worries, ask questions, and get clear, practical advice tailored to your situation.

See our website for dates when Send and You will be visiting. You can sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive.
https://sgpc.org.uk/our-community-base

Are you looking for inclusive sporting clubs and activities for your child or young person. Access Sport will be at our ...
09/09/2025

Are you looking for inclusive sporting clubs and activities for your child or young person.
Access Sport will be at our Drop-in Support on Tuesday 23rd September. Come along to find out more about what's on locally.

Find us at The Kingswood Centre, New Cheltenham Road, Kingswood BS15 4FS
Drop in Support will be open from 10:00 am - 1:30pm
Access Sport will be available from 10:00am - 11:30am

https://sgpc.org.uk/our-community-base

Our drop in support is open as usual this week, our community base in Kingswood is open Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am - 1...
08/09/2025

Our drop in support is open as usual this week, our community base in Kingswood is open Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am - 1:30pm
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

Launched in spring 2024, the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools, or PINS for short, is a national i...
04/09/2025

Launched in spring 2024, the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools, or PINS for short, is a national initiative happening in Primary Schools across the country.

We will be at Wellesley Primary School at 2:00pm on Monday 15th September. If you have a child at the school please come along and share your views, so we can include your input when arranging the content of your school’s bespoke package of training and support.

To find out more about the project and which schools are taking part, check out our latest news
https://sgpc.org.uk/news-feed/pins-launch-25

04/09/2025

🌟 Support into meaningful work for mums 🌟

The Women's Work Lab run free 12-week programmes that help mums find work that truly fits their family life.

💼 What’s included:
- Bespoke classroom training
- A supportive work placement
- 1-to-1 career coaching & mentoring

It’s all about rebuilding confidence and helping mums become the best version of themselves.

Find out more: www.womensworklab.co.uk/im-a-mum

We're looking forward to seeing you at our community base tomorrow, we'll have the kettle on.The Kingswood Centre, New C...
03/09/2025

We're looking forward to seeing you at our community base tomorrow, we'll have the kettle on.

The Kingswood Centre, New Cheltenham Road, BS15 4FS
https://sgpc.org.uk/our-community-base

Are you concerned about your child’s early development or need help navigating your child’s disability?Come along to our...
02/09/2025

Are you concerned about your child’s early development or need help navigating your child’s disability?
Come along to our relaxed and friendly parent support drop-in on Wednesday mornings at Patchway Children's Centre BS34 5TF.

We welcome all parents of children aged 0 - 5 including those children in reception, so if your child is starting school and you have questions please do come along.

31/08/2025

If your child is anxious about going back to school, here are some things you can do to support them and encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling.

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SGPC helps to improve services and support for our children & families living in South Gloucestershire by working in partnership across education health and social care. We provide support for parents & carers who have a child with ANY Special Educational Need and Disability (from physical disabilities to social communication, learning disabilities) Your child does not need a diagnosis to be part of us.

All of our team consist of parent/carers themselves who have children or young adults with a variety of SEND. Being parent carers ourselves, we have an in depth understanding of the issues we all face; from the challenges to the joys our children bring!

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