Come along for a chat!

NSPCWT will be there for support & signposting 😊

Are you Neurodivergent AND a Parent Carer? This one is for you

Here, you'll have the chance to share experiences, talk about your own neurodivergence, and connect with others who understand. No diagnosis is necessary—just come along for a cuppa and a chat!

#Neurodiversity #ParentSupport #Community #MentalHealth #NSPCWT

At

The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M

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!

See you there👋

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

More info coming soon….

At The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, 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!

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

More details coming soon….

On Zoom

General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋

Drop in for a 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 The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX

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

Come along to speak with staff and meet NSPCWT.

This is for parents & carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities transitioning from year 6 to 7 in September. No diagnosis required.

NSPCWT are your local parent carer forum and here to offer support and signposting.

There are two dates available

Monday 29th June and Wednesday 1st July 😊

More details coming soon…

Exciting Opportunity Coming Soon!

We’re excited to let you know that, in collaboration with Bristol Zoo Project, we’ll soon be opening bookings for a very special funded family day trip taking place on Tuesday 30th June 2026!

This opportunity is aimed at families of children with additional needs and/or disabilities who are:
EBSA (Emotionally Based School Absence)
Home Educated
Early Years

Eligible families will be able to request spaces for:
1 adult
Up to 2 children

Families will need to make their own way to Bristol Zoo Project, where we’ll meet together before heading in as a group.

The Expression of Interest booking form opens on 01.06.26 — so pop the date in your diary!

More info on social media…

More details coming soon…

Come along to speak with staff and meet NSPCWT.

This is for parents & carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities transitioning from year 6 to 7 in September. No diagnosis required.

NSPCWT are your local parent carer forum and here to offer support and signposting.

There are two dates available

Monday 29th June and Wednesday 1st July 😊

At The Firs Resource Centre

89a Drove Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 3NX

More details coming soon…

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you wish to learn more about the common neurodiversity's Autism and ADHD, please join us!

This session explores how autism and ADHD co-occur and interact within the same individual. It examines overlapping traits, conflicting needs, sensory differences, and executive functioning challenges, alongside implications for identification and support.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what is meant by a combined autism and ADHD presentation.

• Recognise overlapping traits shared by autism and ADHD and identify differences that may mask one condition.

• Understand conflicting regulation needs in AuDHD profiles.

• Recognise sensory and executive functioning challenges.

• Understand why support needs may appear inconsistent.

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

Emotionally Based School Absence (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 drop-in 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

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

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 Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, BS48 2HB

This session explores the links between autism, ADHD, and anorexia and why traditional eating disorder support may need adapting. It examines sensory processing, interoception, anxiety, and demand avoidance, alongside the impact on treatment and recovery.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand why anorexia is more prevalent in autistic and ADHD groups experiences.

• Recognise sensory and interoceptive influences on eating responses.

• Identify the role of anxiety and control.

• Understand why traditional approaches may need adapting.

• Apply neurodiversity-informed eating disorder support.

Our expert speaker Loren Snow is an autistic neurodiversity consultant with over ten years experience teaching people about autism. Their professional background includes supporting families with loved ones in psychiatric and eating disorder hospitals to get them back into the community or to prevent hospital admittance. They have also taught and supported tens of thousands of families, professionals, and autistic people and are one of the UK’s lead trainers for The NHS and Social Care's mandatory training on autism.

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

General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋

Drop in for a 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

Need advice or support? We’re here to help.

North Somerset Parents and Carers Working Together are teaming up with Citizens Advice North Somerset to offer a FREE drop-in advice session for parents and carers.

Monday 15th June
10am – 1pm
Parent Carer Resource Hub, Weston-super-Mare

This is a fantastic opportunity to speak directly with experienced advisors about:
DLA & PIP
Benefits & financial support
Housing, debt & employment advice
Finding the right support for your family

No appointment needed — simply drop in and have a chat in a friendly, welcoming space

We know accessing support can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we’re really pleased to be bringing this valuable opportunity directly to local families.

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!

See you there👋

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

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Please feel free to join us for training on supporting silbings within the household.

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.

On Zoom

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Does your child have sensory challenges, or you would like to learn more about this need? Join us!

• 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.

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 The Firs Resource Centre

89a Drove Road

Weston-super-Mare

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

Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you wish to learn more about how autism can affect your child’s eating, please join us!

Join us for an informative session looking at strategies and tips for managing eating challenges in individuals with autism.

Food and eating can be a huge issue for autistic people with sensory issues and anxiety can lead to a person having a very restricted diet.

Here we'll learn all about autism and food sensitivities and talk through your needs.

Covering:

• Sensory sensitivities and their role in eating

• Anxiety’s role in eating

• ARFID

• Strategies that work to help your child

Our expert speaker Loren Snow is an autistic neurodiversity consultant with over ten years experience teaching people about autism. Their professional background includes supporting families with loved ones in psychiatric and eating disorder hospitals to get them back into the community or to prevent hospital admittance. They have also taught and supported tens of thousands of families, professionals, and autistic people and are one of the UK’s lead trainers for The NHS and Social Care's mandatory training on autism.

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 Clevedon Community Centre

2 Princes Road

Clevedon BS21 7SZ

Hot coffee, like minded people, listening ears, support & signposting!!

Drop in for a cuppa with our lovely peer support team and SEND and You …

SEND and You - SAY 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

🗣️ You Said, We did!

🤝 When you tell us what you want more of, we really do listen! Here is brand new training to NSPCWT, ready for you to access ✨

Are you a parent carer or professional recognising tics or tourettes? Want to learn more? Join us!

What the session covers:

• Understanding Tics What are tics? When do they typically start? What can they look like?

• The Experience of Tics: What it feels like to have tics, from the perspective of those who experience them

• Tic Disorders: Overview of different tic disorders and how they differ from each other

• Co-occurring Conditions: Commonly associated conditions such as ADHD, OCD, and anxiety

• The Diagnosis Process: What to expect and how to prepare for medical appointments

• Support Strategies: Practical tips for managing tics at school and how to create a supportive home environment

• Influencing Factors: What can increase or decrease tics and identifying potential triggers

• The Importance of Education: Educating the child’s circle of support (family, friends, school staff) to foster understanding and inclusion

• Therapies and Treatment Options: Overview of available therapies, interventions, and management strategies

• Future Outlook: What to expect as your child grows and develops, and how to prepare for the future

• Available Resources: Where to seek help and support and how our charity can assist you during this journey

• Q&A Session: An opportunity to ask questions and gain tailored advice

Education Manager

Lucy joined TA after dedicating 15 years to teaching in mainstream primary schools. With a son who has Tourette’s, she was motivated to make a positive impact for others facing similar challenges. As our Education Manager, she develops and oversees our CPD-accredited educational training programme. Lucy provides support to those navigating difficulties within the education system and will consult with schools and education professionals to enhance their understanding of Tourette syndrome.

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

For parents & carers of children with any emerging need, additional need and/or disabilities - no diagnosis needed.

A relaxed session. Drop in for a cuppa and meet our peer support team.

At Walliscote Primary School

Come along for a chat!

NSPCWT will be there for support & signposting 😊

Parent Carer Evening Drop-In Support Session

As part of our 'You Said, We Did' initiative, we’re pleased to be bringing back our evening Parent Carer drop-in sessions — creating a space for those who can’t make daytime sessions to still access support, information and connection.

Whether you’d like:
A chat with other parent carers
Support and signposting
A hot cuppa and friendly company
Or simply some time to relax and unwind…

…we’d love to welcome you.

To celebrate the return of evening drop-ins, we’ll also be offering optional FREE wellbeing head and hand massages on the night

No pressure, no expectations — come for whatever you need.

The Firs
Thursday 21st May
6:00pm – 8:00pm

We look forward to seeing you there