Rainbow Parents Carers Forum

Rainbow Parents Carers Forum Rainbow Parents Carers Forum is a support group and independent voice for parents and carers who have a child with a disability or additional needs.

Rainbow Parents Carers Forum is a support group and independent voice for parents and carers who have a child with a disability or additional needs in Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. The Forum is run by parents for parents and has been around for 35 years. It was originally set up in 1986 as the Floyd Group, a support group for families attending the Trent Day Nursery in Nottingham. Over th

e years the group has grown and shrunk with the support of several national charities. During the three year 'Aiming High for Disabled Children' Programme, the group became a forum. In 2011 the group became an independent parent-led organisation and registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in January 2014. To support families, Rainbow runs regular inclusive family activities such as supported play activities, a Befriending Social Group and monthly swimming sessions. For some families this is a lifeline. We also host monthly parent to parent meetings where parents and carers can meet to share information and advice and offer support to each other. We currently have approximately 700 parents and carers on our database who we keep informed via our regular email bulletin and peer networks. Our Nottingham City Parent Representatives shape and influence services on both a local and national level as part of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums. Rainbow is recognised as an essential means of support for many families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities that would otherwise be isolated.

19/06/2026
19/06/2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's White Paper entitled Every child achieving and thriving, published on 23 February 2026, what consideration was given to education otherwise than in school or at school (EOTIS/EOTAS) provision when developing the White Pa...

19/06/2026

We are supporting an important independent evaluation of the Connected Futures East Midlands programme, led by research organisation Cordis Bright.

As part of this evaluation, we're inviting employers to share their insights in one of two 60-minute online focus groups, to be held on 29th June and 7th July. The discussions will explore:

🔸 Employment opportunities and barriers for autistic young people and young people with a learning disability.
🔸 Experiences and views of local support (for young people and employers).
🔸 What is working well locally, and what changes could improve access to employment?

Your insights will help the team to understand how the local system currently operates and identify opportunities to strengthen support for young people moving into employment.

If you are interested in taking part, please register your interest at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=79AozlZcXkOvFRcF3OU_p6OkNwkIhLFOjmazmu6IKdRUM1FCWEdQWVo5RTNDRFcwT1BMVDg1Mk4xSS4u&route=shorturl

East Midlands Combined County Authority Derbyshire County Council Derby City Council Nottinghamshire County Council My Nottingham Direct Education Business Partnership

19/06/2026

⛳🏌️‍♂️ LAST FEW TEAM SPACES AVAILABLE! 🏌️‍♀️⛳

Spectrum WASP's 5th Annual Charity Golf Day is almost here, and we'd love a few more teams to join us for what promises to be our best event yet!

📍 Oakmere Park Golf Club, Southwell
📅 Friday 17th July 2026
💷 £200 per team of 4

Your day includes:
☕ Breakfast cob with tea & coffee on arrival
⛳ 18 holes of golf
🔥 Delicious BBQ lunch
🥗 Alternative options available for dietary requirements
🎟️ Fantastic raffle prizes
🏆 Competitions and prizes throughout the day

This year we're excited to be hosting the event at the fantastic Oakmere Park Golf Centre.

Every penny raised helps us to continue supporting children, young people with additional needs, and their families across our local community.

Whether you're entering with friends, family, work colleagues or clients, it's a brilliant day out for a fantastic cause.

📧 To secure your team, send us a message or email [email protected].

Please share with your golfing friends and help us make our 5th Charity Golf Day our biggest and best yet!

🌞 We've already booked the sunshine... now we just need you!

19/06/2026

Our next fundraiser following our Summer Ball. Let us know if you want to book a place, then pay us on the night.
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19/06/2026

🌞HAF is returning for the summer!

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme brings fun activities and healthy meals to children aged five to 16 during the school holidays.

If your child qualifies for benefits-related free school meals, they also qualify for a fully funded HAF place! Many of our HAF providers also offer paid for places as well.

📆 Bookings go live on Wednesday 1 July – pop it in your calendars now so you don’t forget!

For more information about HAF, head to our website – link is in the comments below 👇

16/06/2026
Our next Rainbow Early Years stay and play session is Monday 15 June, 10:30 - 12:00 at Footprints Centre, Clifton, NG11 ...
11/06/2026

Our next Rainbow Early Years stay and play session is Monday 15 June, 10:30 - 12:00 at Footprints Centre, Clifton, NG11 9DG.

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C/O 2A Cross Street, NG5 7BL
Nottingham
NG75QE

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