Workshops
Being a parent carer of a child or young person with SEND can bring extra situations which are challenging to know how to handle. Whether your child is showing development and/or behavioural differences, or you need help navigating your child’s disability or additional need, our online workshops are here to empower you on your child’s SEND journey.
What to expect from our online workshops
A chance to learn more about a particular SEND subject
Confidence in understanding and meeting your child’s needs.
A combination of professional knowledge and the lived experience of parenting a SEND child.
Ideas, effective strategies and signposting to other services which may benefit your family.
A chance to ask questions, as well as receive extra support if needed.
Our workshops are open to all parents and carers in South Glos and as long as you have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection, you’ll be able to join.
You don’t need any previous experience of the topics covered in our workshops. You can join in as much or as little as you like.
Our workshops are also open to associates wishing to learn more about SEND subjects and what we do at SGPC.
Workshops topics are likely to include:
Sensory Differences
Masking
Communication
Anxiety
Sleep Difficulties
Behaviour
"This has been really insightful. Lots of tips to take away."
Is there a cost?
We are happy to say that due to funding, we are able to provide our workshops free of charge. However, donations are gratefully received – any amount is much appreciated.
How do they work?
All workshops need to be booked in advance through Eventbrite. The workshops are held via Zoom and you will receive instructions on how to join in an email from Eventbrite once you have signed up.
See below for a list of upcoming events…
What’s coming up…
See the latest events below and then book the sessions through our Eventbrite site.
“I feel so much more confident that I'm doing what is best for my family from doing these sessions. Really helpful and great to meet people in similar situations.”
“The workshops are so informative and the people who run them really do make you and your opinions feel valued.”
Other ways we can support you…
Kingswood Community Base
Come along to our Community Base in Kingswood where our Peer Support Team will be on hand to offer support, information, strategies and signposting, as well as a listening ear and a cuppa.
Tuesday or Thursday
(term time only)
Between 10am-2pm
Cuppa & Catch Up
Join one of our ‘Cuppa & Catch Up’ online support sessions, where you can connect with other parent carers in our community, share your views and experiences and get support and information from our trained peer supporters.
Members Mailing List
Join our members mailing list to receive emails from us with all the latest SEND news, relevant information, upcoming events and SGPC newsletters.
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 in to our Early Years SEND Support session at the Patchway Family Hub in the PATCHWAY CHILDREN’S CENTRE, to receive support and information from our Peer Support Team.
Wednesday (term time only)
Between 10am-11.30am
