Supportive Parents holds details of national and local organisations which offer information and support to parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities. To obtain further details on the organisations listed below, parents/carers and professionals can telephone us on our Information and Support Line 0117 9897725. We try to keep this information list up to date, but unfortunately contact details change rapidly in the Voluntary sector. You can always double check information on the web at "1BIGDATABASE" www.1bigdatabase.org.uk. If you find updating any of the entries here is required, we would welcome feedback!
We also hold information on other Bristol-based organisations who may offer support to South Gloucestershire residents, phone for details.
For parents/carers wishing to register their children on the South Gloucestershire Council and Avon Health Authority Network of Children and Young People with Special Needs and Disabilities, contact the Child Health and Disability team on 01454 866163 and ask for a Network form.
To find out about the free Network Newsletter and the Yellow Book - A Guide for Parents of Children with Special Needs in South Gloucestershire, phone 01454 866163. This booklet contains information on a range of local and national voluntary organisations for parents and carers of children with additional needs who live in South Gloucestershire. It is also available on the Council Website www.southglos.gov.uk by entering Yellow Book in the Search box.
A new Local Authority website www.sgcyp.org/ lists shared developments and key strategies in Children and Young People Partnerships.
Monthly support groups held at Brimsham Green secondary school, Yate. 7.30 pm. – 9.15 pm, usually 3rd Tuesday in month. A newsletter is produced termly. For further information and map, phone 0117 9897725. For current Support Group dates click here
IIf you would like our local trifold leaflet information click here
For a list of other South Gloucestershire Information and Support Groups for parents/carers of children with disabilities and special educational needs click here
