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.

03/09/2026
On International FASD Awareness Day, join Family Futures for a free webinar that will help you better understand Foetal ...
02/09/2026

On International FASD Awareness Day, join Family Futures for a free webinar that will help you better understand Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE), and what they may mean for your child and family.

For 28 years, Family Futures has supported children with complex developmental and emotional needs through specialist trauma-informed assessment and therapy.

Book here: https://www.familyfutures.co.uk/product/understanding-fasd-a-neuro-affirming-and-trauma-informed-approach/

02/09/2026

👀👀 We need your help, Rushcliffe Toy Appeal Marketplace 2026! 👀👀

For many years, the Toy Appeal Marketplace has helped provide new toys and gifts to families across the Rushcliffe district, making a real difference during the festive season.
To see the impact of the appeal, please watch this video that features last year's Rushcliffe Toy Appeal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQKtaoOmM18

How You Can Help
We would be grateful for any support you can offer. Previous partners and organisations have supported the appeal in the following ways:

• Donate new, unwrapped toys at one of our Rushcliffe Family Hubs (Bingham or Abbey & Lady Bay).
• Become a collection point within your organisation, service, or local community and collect new toys on our behalf. We can arrange to collect donations during the week commencing 16th November.
• Make a financial donation, provide gift cards, or nominate the appeal for any funding opportunities available through your organisation.
• Share other ideas about how you or your organisation could support the appeal.

Nominate a Family
You can also help by nominating a family living in Rushcliffe to receive support through the Toy Appeal. Please submit nominations by Monday 23rd November.

Get in Touch
To arrange support or for further information, please contact us:
[email protected]
0115 977 3749

We want to reach as many people and services far and wide as possible so any help to promote and spread the word would be appreciated.
Thank you for helping us bring some festive joy to families across Rushcliffe.

Nottinghamshire Families Information Service

27/08/2026

⭐The Young People’s Zone!⭐
It is specifically designed for young people aged 13-25 with SEND, there is lots of useful information and advice about becoming an adult.

What young people say about the Zone: 🗣‘I like the website; it is very informative and covers lots of things that young people need. I think it is very user friendly’

Find out more👇
https://askusnotts.org.uk/YPZ


26/08/2026

The biggest changes to England's SEND system in over a decade are being decided now. With a new Prime Minister and Education Secretary in post, we need to ensure the SEND system reforms put disabled children, families and their rights at the heart of the agenda. We have written directly to them to m...

25/08/2026

It's almost time for the kids to go back to school, which means new school uniforms for many 👔

Uniforms can be a big expense for many parents and carers 💸

We have partnered with Cress to provide affordable school uniforms for families across the city 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Check the Cress website to see if your school has signed up 🎒

https://www.wearecress.com/

25/08/2026

Parents and carers of children with 👇

We understand that the start of a new school year can be challenging for children and young people with SEND, especially if you are fighting to secure the right provision for your child.

Our online hub, 'Back to school: your questions answered', pulls together all our useful info and resources to help guide you as your child starts a new school year.

Here's what you need to know: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/listing/category/back-to-school-hub

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

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