See below for the latest news and updates from Supportive Parents. You can find all our periodically published newsletters here.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:29PM The Dfe have just published the Third Edition of Transition to the new 0-25 special eduactional needs and disability system click here
Friday, September 11, 2015 at 11:18AM We look forward to welcoming Adam Silcock, Transport Review Officer and Sue Halley, Travel Trainer. They are coming to tell you more about the proposed changes to travel to school, and hear your thoughts about the changes.
If you know someone whose child currently accesses supported travel, but they are not on our email share or newsfeed, please share the information about the event.
Let us know if you are planning to come!
Sara will be on hand to talk through any individual concerns you may wish to raise.
Thank you and hope to see you on Tuesday!
Best wishes
Kathryn Mason and Sara Maggs
South Gloucestershire Team
Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 3:52PM We have nominated our exceptional Trustee Anne Bush for a Voscur Social Impact Award! Anne is a founding member of our Charity and our Treasurer. She has tirelessly supported us for 26 years. Please vote for Anne and help us celebrate her contribution to improving outcomes of children in Bristol with SEND. To cast your vote for Anne click here
Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 10:36AM The Care Forum are running a project for Public health and CCG re Mental Wellbeing in South Gloucestershire and South Glos Parents & Carers will be there also.
The Mental Wellbeing in South Gloucestershire project is holding 10 focus groups with people who have experienced issues such as low mood, anxiety, bereavement, postnatal depression and stress. The focus groups will listen to what has helped people manage their mental health, and what could help more. The focus groups will be with10 different groups of people, based around different life circumstances.
Booking is essential for the focus groups, as places are limited.
The first two focus groups will be:
Parents of children under two - Yate (Cranleigh Court) Children's Centre, Tuesday 29 September 7-8.30pm (buffet included)
Parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs - Emersons Green Village Hall, Thursday 8 October 10.30am-12 noon (followed by lunch)
The Mental Wellbeing in South Gloucestershire project will also have an online survey (available by mid-September) and will be recruiting Mental Wellbeing Champions. For more information W: www.thecareforum.org/pagemental-wellbeing-in-south-gloucestershire.html
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 12:26PM South Glos Parent Carers are holding a parent engagement event on the theme of Autism on the 25th September. BAWA Southmead Road Filton click here to book a free place
