Join us for some Christmas craft and Christmas nibbles!

Book your space on our Expression of Interest form…

At Nailsea Secondary School, Nailsea,BS48 2HN

Fancy a cuppa and a chat in a safe, supportive environment?

Then come and join us, North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together, for a meet up at The Firs.

Whether your child has ADHD, Autism or a complex medical need, you are more than welcome.

No diagnosis is required. It could be you have concerns at the moment with the development of your child/young person emotionally, mentally, socially or physically and want more information on where you can turn. We can help you 😊

⭐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!

⭐Joining us is Ruth Lewis - Parent Carer Liaison Officer for North Somerset Council SEND Department - here to listen and provide support

At The Firs, Drove Road, WSM, BS23 3NX

NSPCWT would like to invite parent carers to a fully funded online training session with Catrina Lowri from Neuroteachers for training on Anxiety and additional needs.

We are aware that parent carers are looking for support with their child/young persons anxiety that effects them daily. We are proud to present this brand new tailor made training from Catrina to offer the support on how to help them with their anxiety, tips and strategies you can use, and how to unpick and get to the route of the causes.

Catrina supports the North Somerset, Bristol and South Glos forums with the ASD training we provide on the 4 following subjects related to autism: sensory, anxiety, behaviour and communication. She has ample experience teaching about neurodivergent conditions, and is prepared for all questions asked.

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.

On Zoom

General Coffee 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 St. Andrews Church Centre, Clevedon, BS21 7UE

Join us for some Christmas craft and Christmas nibbles!

Book your space on our Expression of Interest form

At The Firs, Drove Rd, BS23 3NX

NSPCWT are pleased to invite parent carers, their families and professionals working with children in North Somerset to a training session on An introduction into FASD.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behaviour and learning.

In this introduction we will cover:

What is FASD and a basic introduction to the science behind it.

What it might look like and what behaviours you might see.

Tips and strategies that we have found helpful at home and in the classroom from lived experience.

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.

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 hosting information sessions at the 10 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Churchill 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

Pudding Pie Lane, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5EL

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

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

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 Avenue, 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 hosting information sessions at the 10 North Somerset schools and are excited to invite parents & carers of Worle Village Primary 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

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

✨NSPCWT Coffee with SEND and You - SAY✨

🙋‍♀️Are you a parent or carer to a young person with an additional need, disability or an emerging concern regarding their development and attend Yeo Moor Primary School?

If so, come and join us for a coffee and a chat😀

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 🌳

⭐SEND and You - SAY are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), other legal processes, plus can offer information, advice and support on all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education.

Share your experiences plus meet other parents & carers!

🌸Please remember that no diagnosis is needed and you are welcome to our coffee if you have concerns regarding your young person’s development in any way 🌸

There is no sign up- please just drop by to see us😀

Address

Kennaway Rd, Clevedon, BS21 6JL

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 Coffee 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!

⭐Joining us is Ruth Lewis - Parent Carer Liaison Officer for North Somerset Council SEND Department - here to listen and provide support

At Yatton Youth Club, Rock Rd, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4JE

Is your child awaiting an Autism assessment? Or are they showing signs of Autistic traits and you would like to learn more to help you understand how better to support them? Are you a professional looking to support a child / children in your care?

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Parent Carer forums have teamed together to deliver a variety of workshops to provide information, support and practical guidance to help you on your journey. This workshop is a face-to-face session focusing on Sensory Differences.

To book a funded place on this workshop you MUST live in North Somerset.

• What are Sensory Needs?

Children can be over/under responsive at different times or in different situations. Sensory processing (sometimes called 'sensory integration' or 'SI') is a term that refers to the way the brain receives messages from the sensory receptors and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioural responses. Sensory responses are very individual and can vary minute by minute.

• How does it present?

Sensory processing needs present in two ways (some children/adults will fluctuate between to two)

Avoider – When you are an avoider you will stay away from sensory experiences and sensory input can be distressing and painful

Seeker – May seek out sensory experiences, fidgeting and may seek out sensory experiences from their environment.

• What is the connection with executive functioning?

Sensory processing difficulties can have a direct impact on executive functioning. When a child has difficulty regulating their sensory processing it is very difficult for them to access other skills such as organizing, planning and attention.

• How can we best support our children with sensory processing difficulties ?

The workshop will give you strategies that you can use with your child. Alongside this by gaining an understanding of the basics of sensory processing, it’s possible to gain understanding about behaviors and therefore build your own strategies to help your child.

This workshop will be delivered by an SEND professional and an experienced SEND parent carer.

At Clevedon Community Centre, 2 Princes Road, Clevedon, BS21 7SZ

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 Parklands Educate Together 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

1 Russell Rd, Locking Parklands, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7NH

North Somerset Parent Carers would like to invite parent carers, their families and professionals to join us with Bev Robson on an Introduction to Attachment And Childhood Trauma.

Bev is a parent carer herself, with years of experience in attachment disorder and childhood trauma and has ample training that gives her the confidence in training parents to give them the guidance and strategies to support their child or young person.

Attachment disorders are conditions that can develop in young children who have issues establishing a deep emotional connection—known as the attachment bond—with their parent or primary caregiver. Since the quality of the attachment bond profoundly impacts your child’s development, experiencing attachment issues can affect their ability to express emotions, develop trust and security, and build meaningful relationships later in 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.

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.

At Bleadon Village Hall, Coronation Road, Bleadon BS24 0PG

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, WsM,

BS23 3NX

This is our General Coffee - all parent carers are welcome to come along for an informal chat over hot drinks and snacks 🤩

Feel free to drop in 😊

Your child/young person does not need a diagnosis for you to be able to join our community of parent carers and access our coffees/training/wellbeing sessions 🌻

We can offer support and signposting if you require or just come along to have a catch up - our doors are open - no booking required!

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!

At

The Firs, Drove Rd, WsM, BS23 3NX

We are very excited to bring you our 2025 Fayre at The Winter Gardens, WsM, BS23 1AJ

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 Banwell 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

West St, Banwell, BS29 6DB

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 Flax Bourton Primary 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

Station Rd, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UA

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 George’s Church 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

Pastures Avenue, St. Georges, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7SA

A place for like minded parents and carers to meet over hot drinks and biscuits💓

Often the best tips are found from others walking a similar path 👣

Drop in between 9.30 and 11.30am, our lovely peer support team will be here for signposting, a listening ear and support💬

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!

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

Come along to our Fostering/SGO, Kin'ship and Adoptive Parent Carers Coffee

An informal chance to chat over hot drinks & biscuits whilst you meet others on a similar path to yourselves

Feel free to drop in 😊

Children are welcome to come with you - hope to see you there...

At The Firs, Drove Rd, WsM, BS23 3NX

More info coming soon…

This is our General Coffee - all parent carers are welcome to come along for an informal chat over hot drinks and snacks 🤩

Your child/young person does not need a diagnosis for you to be able to join our community of parent carers and access our coffees/training/wellbeing sessions 🌻

We can offer support and signposting if you require or just come along to have a catch up - our doors are open - no booking required!

We will be joined by the fab SEND and You - SAY, they are the local SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support service). They offer free, informative advice and will be happy to chat over a cuppa 🙂

At

St.Andrew’s Church Centre, Clevedon, BS21 7UE

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 Coffee 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 Rd, Weston, BS23 3NX

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

North Somerset Parent Carers would like to invite parent carers, their families and professionals to join us with Bibic for training on Understanding dyspraxia, coordination and movement difficulties.

Bibic is a national charity based in Langport, Somerset. They deliver therapeutic programmes to children and young adults aged 6 months to 25 years. They support individuals with developmental and neurological disabilities and difficulties enabling them to thrive and live happy and fulfilling lives. Bibic sees individuals with or without diagnosis. They provide assessments and holistic, bespoke developmental therapy through working with their team of specialist Developmental Therapists.

The training will include the following:

• What dyspraxia is and how it affects children and young people

• The link between motor skill challenges and executive functioning

• Practical ways to builf independence and 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.

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.

North Somerset Parent Carers would like to invite parent carers, their families and professionals to join us with Catrina Lowri for training on Puberty and Gender in Autism.

This training will be filled with practical support and advice to empower parents in the knowledge of puberty and how this huge transition in a young persons life can differentiate in someone neurodivergent. Autism typically presents differently in male and females, and this is discussed at length on how to unpick behaviours and sensory needs to support your young person.

Along with the training, there will be plenty of time for parents to ask their questions, have discussions and learn from one another in the hope that we can give you some answers and tools to use at home, or to advise the school.

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.

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.