A hospital passport is a document that provides information about children and young people that healthcare professionals can read. Now is the time to have your say on what should be included in a single paediatric hospital passport that can be used throughout the South West region.

Whilst the stock situation appears to be stabilising with many brands and strengths back in stock however, as this is a global stock issue it is very difficult to manage at a local level.

This is the time to check that your child’s school has applied for those arrangements, if your child will be sitting GCSE’s, A-Levels, Key Stage 1 assessment or Key Stage 2 SATS.

Members of our Parent Voice team joined with professionals from health services, schools and social care to explore neurodiversity services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We know that the school offer process may be followed by lots of questions or concerns. We have gathered some useful links and information that may be of help to you.

Parents in England eligible for 15 free childcare hours for their two-year-olds from 1 April 2024 are advised to apply before 28 February to ensure they get the offer in time.

Our 360° Outreach project supports schools and families working together to build a picture of the “whole child” and better understand the child’s needs.

Find out about the workshops and coffee support sessions for families and staff in participating schools in Term 4.

We are looking for a new member of this team. Can you help us represent our community of parents and carers of children with SEND in South Glos?

Update on the Healios online assessment, for those families waiting for an autism assessment.

Exciting News for our 18+ community

As part of the first stage of the Neurodiversity Transformation Project, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) created a survey in order to further understand the current experiences and journey before and after assessment for parent carers, practitioners and professionals who are supporting children and young people with neurodivergent needs. This closed on 31st December 2023.

SGPC News. Winter 2023.