SEND Support
EARLY YEARS DROP-IN
Here at SGPC we are all parent carers, so we truly understand the challenges and joys of raising a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
If you are concerned about your child’s early development or need help navigating your child’s disability, you can drop in to our Early Years SEND support session at the PATCHWAY FAMILY HUB in the Patchway Children’s Centre on a Wednesday between 10am-11.30pm (term time only), to get support from our Peer Support Team.
These relaxed and friendly support sessions offer a safe space where your voice and experiences will be heard. Our Peer Support Team can:
Share ideas and effective strategies to help you become more confident in identifying and supporting your child’s needs
Signpost you to services that may be beneficial to your family
Offer useful information around key transitions such as starting school
Provide a listening ear over a cuppa
These weekly drop-in support sessions are also a great opportunity to connect with others in similar situations and share information and experiences. There will be toys available for your child to play with, but please can we remind you that you are responsible for supervising your own children at all times.
ASSOCIATES
If you are an associate reading this and are interested in bringing a family along to one of our support sessions, please get in touch with us by emailing:
How to find us
Every Wednesday 10am-12pm (term time only)
PATCHWAY FAMILY HUB in the Patchway Children’s Centre, Epney Close, Bristol BS34 5TF
Parking
There is free parking at The Parade, behind Coniston Medical Centre. At the far end of the car park, you’ll see a gate to the Early Years Centre and Patchway Children’s centre. Follow the footpath and the entrance to the Children’s centre is on your right.
Upcoming dates
“We can support families navigate their SEND journeys right from the start, giving them the tools they need for years to come and help give children the very best start in life.”
Other ways we can support you…
Kingswood Community Base
If you can’t make it along to the Patchway Family Hub on a Wednesday, you can come along to our COMMUNITY BASE in Kingswood on a Tuesday and a Thursday between 10am -2pm (term time only), where our Peer Support team will be on hand to offer support, information, strategies and signposting.
Resources
Check out our resources section, where you will find information on various SEND topics, as well as our recent newsletters which contain articles with parent tips and sensory activity ideas to try at home.
Little Treasures stay and play group
Join the waiting list for our Little Treasures stay and play group where you can attend with your young child (aged 0-5 years) to enjoy accessible play and sensory activities while receiving support from our Early Years Team.
Online Workshops
Sign up to our free online workshops that cover a range of SEND topics. The workshops leaders are experts in their field and will present information alongside our peer supporters, who will give you the chance to ask questions at the end, as well as receive extra support if needed.
