Online support sessions
CUPPA & CATCH UP
Our ‘Cuppa & Catch Up’ online SEND support sessions are a place where you can connect with other parent carers in our community, share your views and experiences and get support and information from our Peer Support Team.
Held via Zoom our online support sessions are:
A chance to share a chat and get support over a cuppa, from the comfort of your own home.
Hosted by our knowledgeable Peer Support Team who are parent carers too, so they understand the challenges you may be facing and can share ideas and strategies with you, as well as signpost you to other services which may be beneficial to your family.
A safe space to ask questions, unload, laugh, cry, and chat, in a place where you know your life experiences are understood, and where tips can be shared.
Alternate Thursday evenings (term time only)
7.30pm-9pm
“The staff are amazing and listen and are understanding.”
Good to know
There’s no pressure to join every session, just drop by as and when you need support or have a question for one of our peer supporters – or even just be in a safe space where you can chat with others who understand.
“Marvellous support from you guys.”
How do I join?
Join our member’s mailing list to receive emails with the joining links to each Zoom online ‘Cuppa & Catch Up’ support session. There is no need to book in advance. We know it is bedtime for many families so just join when you’re ready.
Please note: in order for us to keep track of attendance, please ensure your Zoom name is the same as the name on our member’s mailing list.
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MAILING LIST HERE
“I forgot how good you guys are, just seeing your smiling faces has made me feel calmer. It’s just nice to hear someone else vocalise exactly how I am feeling.”
Upcoming online support dates
Other ways we can support you…
Kingswood Community Base
Our COMMUNITY BASE in Kingswood is open 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.
Workshops
Sign up to our free workshops on a range of SEND topics, including:
Sensory Differences
Masking
Communication
Anxiety
Behaviour
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.
Early Years Drop-in
If you have a child age 0-5 years, you can drop into the Patchway Family Hub in the PATCHWAY CHILDREN’S CENTRE on a Wednesday between 10am-11.30am (term time only), to receive support and information from our Peer Support Team.