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.

Parent Carers with children at Winterstoke Hundred Academy - this one is for you

Join us for a drink and a chat to talk through any concerns, or emerging needs your child may have. We are here to be a listening ear, and to signpost you to any support services.

Key information: Your child does not need any form of diagnosis to access our services, or to receive SEND support

#NSPCWT #parentcarerforum #SENDsupport

North Somerset Parent Carers would like to invite parent carers, their families and professionals to join us with Bibic for training on understanding language development and disorders

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:

• Typical stages of language development

• Overview of language disorders

• Supportive strategies to build communication skills.

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.

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💬

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!

Feel free to drop in 😊

👀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, WsM, BS23 3NX

This workshop facilitated by Corrina Wood from Platypus Training considers how living with a sibling with SEN can impact on siblings and wider family. We explore how this might present itself, sibling rivalry and most importantly how we can support siblings.

Corrina has almost 20 years experience of working with neurodivergent families. She is a consultant and trainer with a specialism in Autism. Most importantly, she is a parent of 4 autistic children, all with very different presentations and co-occurring conditions.

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.

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!

At

The Firs, Drove Rd, 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 learning difficulties (including dyslexia and dyscalculia).

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:

• Different learning difficulties and their impact

• How executive functioning plays a role

• Strategies to support learning and development.

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.

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

Join us at The Firs for a summer time catch up & chat over biscuits & tea 🍪🌟

Super chilled environment and friendly faces! We are happy to chat about anything and offer support if wanted.

Feel free to drop in for a catch up with like minded people…😸

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 Increasing independence for children up to 12 years old.

The training will include the following:

• Developing age appropriate independence skills

• Encouraging resilience and autonomy

• Supporting everyday routines and transitions

Feel free to drop in 😊

We will have the refreshments - just bring yourself 🌟

Your child/young person does not need a diagnosis in order to access our support. If you have any concerns about your child's development then please do join us.

😀 If you fancy a catch up with like minded peers or someone to just listen then we are here 💙

Rolling tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits for all 🍪

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

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

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

ARFID is when someone avoids certain foods, limits how much they eat or does both.

Beliefs about weight or body shape are not reasons why people develop ARFID.

Possible reasons for ARFID include:

• negative feelings over the smell, taste or texture of certain foods

• a response to a past experience with food that was upsetting, for example, choking or being sick after eating something

• not feeling hungry or just a lack of interest in eating

Join us and Loren Snow for a 2 hour training session that will be sure to give you some great strategies on how to help your child.

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.

On Zoom

North Somerset Parent Carers would like to invite parent carers, their families and professionals to join us with Bibic for training on Increasing independence and daily living skills (teens and young adults).

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:

• Supporting executive functioning development

• Encourage self-motivation and autonomy

• Teach skills like budgeting, living independently, and managing finances.

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.

On Zoom

General Coffee Catch Up at The Firs- 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 be joining us. They are the SENDIAS team in North Somerset (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Service)

We will also be joined by Brandon Playlink- this is some of what they offer:

‘Brandon Playlink supports children from 5 to 18 years of age, in the South Gloucestershire area. Playlink offers a variety of support to over 160 disabled children, with a motivated team of play workers enabling children to have the best experiences possible. We run play schemes in the school holidays (summer, Easter, and half terms in February and October). Sessions are held in Yate, Bradley Stoke, and Staple Hill. As part of this, we organise day trips to places such as Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and Puxton Park. During school holidays, we also run teenage workshops, offering age-appropriate activities for young people aged 13 and over. Activities include bowling, mini golf, cinema, and specialised workshops that help teenagers to learn and grow.’

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

Do you Home Educate your child / young person?

Have you reduced their school time and have them with you at home for reasons linked to their needs or maybe you’ve deregistered them from their setting….

Then this coffee is for you! We understand your child/young person may need to attend with you

We understand that many parent carers can be very isolated especially when their young person/child's care is at home throughout weekdays. We have created this coffee to try and bring together a community of support for each other.

We will bring the tea, coffee and cake -:)

For any parent carers who have children with emerging needs, additional needs and/or disabilities. NO Diagnosis needed

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

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

Parents and carers within North Somerset are welcome to join us for a chat and some hot tea/coffee ☕

Feel free to drop in 😊

Your child/young person does not need a diagnosis in order to access our support. If you have any concerns about your child's development then please do join us.

😀 If you fancy a catch up with like minded peers or someone to just listen then we are here 💙

⭐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!

Rolling tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits for all 🍪

At The Firs, Drove Rd, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX

#SENDIAS #SENDandYou #SAY #parentcarers #parentcarersupport #NorthSomerset #ASD #ADHD

Join us in Portishead for a chat over biscuits & tea🍵🫖

Super chilled environment and friendly faces! We are happy to chat about anything and offer support if you would like.

Feel free to come along for a catch up with like minded people…

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!

At North Weston Village Hall, Portishead, BS20 6TB

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are facilitating an informal meet up with tea, coffee and cake for current parent carers with children / young people attending Ravenswood school .

If you are considering Ravenswood school for your child or young person then please do also come along!

NSPCWT are the local parent carer forum offering signposting, free training, support and representation of the parent carer voice.

This is a relaxed chance to meet other people in a similar situation and access support if required

We hope to see you there...

At Pound Lane, Nailsea BS48 2NN

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.

Feel free to drop in 😊

Whether your child has ADHD or Autism 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 😊

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

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

ARFID is when someone avoids certain foods, limits how much they eat or does both.

Beliefs about weight or body shape are not reasons why people develop ARFID.

Possible reasons for ARFID include:

• negative feelings over the smell, taste or texture of certain foods

• a response to a past experience with food that was upsetting, for example, choking or being sick after eating something

• not feeling hungry or just a lack of interest in eating

Join us and Loren Snow for a 2 hour training session that will be sure to give you some great strategies on how to help your child.

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 Haywood Airfield Leisure Enterprise, Whitney Cres, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8ES, UK

✨NSPCWT Coffee with SEND and You✨

🙋‍♀️Are you a parent or carer to a young person with an additional need, disability or an emerging concern regarding their development and attend Backwell Secondary 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😀

At Backwell School, Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX

Join us for a relaxed coffee at The Firs with our peer support team plus Cerebral Palsy Plus:

https://cerebralpalsyplus.org.uk/

This is a lovely chance to chat over a cuppa and see what support they offer 💖

At The Firs

89a Drove Rd

Weston-super-Mare

North Somerset

BS23 3NX

A coffee & chat 💖🫖

For parents and carers to children/young people with any emerging needs, additional needs and/or disabilities.

No diagnosis is required for you to attend and access support, a listening ear and signposting. Plus meet other parents and carers in similar situations over a hot cuppa 😀

Joining us is OT Outdoors, they ‘are launching a new Quartet funded project 'Skill up in Nature' at Five Acre Farm in Backwell and are actively looking for referrals for young people to attend.’

‘As occupational therapists, we take a trauma-informed approach and support people to overcome barriers to engaging in meaningful activity. We will adapt activities to suit individual needs and support people to build skills and confidence over time by working towards goals. ‘

At St. Andrews Church Centre, Clevedon, BS21 7UE

NSPCWT would like to invite parent carers to a fully funded online training session with Bev Robson and Danielle Vincent accredited by Catrina Lowri from Neuroteachers for training on Whats happens next after the ADHD diagnosis.

Do you suspect your child or young person may have ADHD? Do you have a child or young person on the waitlist for an ADHD diagnosis? Or have they recently been diagnosed and your unsure on what happens next?

During this training you will receive guidance on ADHD, what this means for your child/young person and your family, filled with strategies and support for you all moving forward.

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

Feel free to drop in 😊

We will have the refreshments - just bring yourself 🌟

Your child/young person does not need a diagnosis in order to access our support. If you have any concerns about your child's development then please do join us.

😀 If you fancy a catch up with like minded peers or someone to just listen then we are here 💙

⭐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!

Rolling tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits for all 🍪

At The Firs, Drove Rd, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX

#SENDIAS #SENDandYou #SAY #parentcarers #parentcarersupport #NorthSomerset #ASD #ADHD

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 St George's Church Hall, Priory Road, Easton in Gordano, Bristol, BS20 0PA