One of the proposals in the SEND White Paper focuses on strengthening SEN Support in mainstream schools through clearer national expectations and stronger evidence about what works. By doing so, the Government suggests this will reduce the need for specialist placements allowing children to attend their  local school with appropriate support. 

As parent carers ourselves we know how difficult it can be finding the time to read large amounts of information and respond to a long consultation.

We’re here to help. Over the coming weeks we will continue breaking down the proposals so families can better understand the potential changes.

The government has published the schools white paper, Every child achieving and thriving, and the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) consultation document, SEND reform: putting children and young people first.

We’re excited to launch our Term 3 Newsletter, the first of 2026! This edition is packed with updates, links to helpful resources, and insights to keep you connected with all things happening here at SGPC this term.

Next week, we are running a free, online workshop on self-harm for parent carers, designed to give you clear information, practical guidance, and a safe, compassionate space to explore a difficult and often worrying topic.

It’s hard to believe it’s nearly a year since we teamed up with Gympanzees to become one of their Lending Library hubs – their very first one in fact!

We wanted to share a further update following our recent communications about some providers pausing to autism and ADHD assessments through the NHS Right to Choose (RTC) pathway.

Welcome back, and Happy New Year! It looks like 2026 is already shaping up to be a busy year for us. Here are just a few things coming up...

What is happening? 

The local NHS team for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (called the ICB) has asked some Right to Choose providers, including Clinical Partners and Paloma Health, to pause booking new assessments for children and young people. 

It’s been a busy term here at South Glos Parent Carers, and everything that we’ve packed in to our final newsletter of 2025 really shows what we’re all about – listening to parent carers, working alongside services, and helping bring about positive change for SEND families.

To help parent carers stay informed and feel confident navigating support, we regularly welcome organisations into the Community Base.

We have an opportunity for a parent carer who wants to make a real difference to local families! 💜

We're looking for someone passionate about supporting Early Years children with SEND and their families.