South Glos Parent Carers - not for profit CIC

03/11/2026

📝🍵 There's still time to have your say on what you think SGPC's priorities should be for our future work. Our quick survey can be done whilst you brew yourself a nice cup of tea! 📝🍵
Survey closes Sunday 9th November
👉 https://sgpc.org.uk/news-feed/priorities-survey-2026

02/11/2026

🌟 Is your child not attending school? Your voice is needed! 📢
👉 Take the survey: https://sgpc.org.uk/our-surveys

The SEND reforms are not just for children attending traditional schools. If your child has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and is not attending school, we want to hear from you. Tell us about the support you get and the challenges for your family if:
• Your child is unable to attend school because of anxiety, distress or unmet needs.
• Your child is waiting for a suitable school place or has been excluded.
• Your child is educated at home or receives education other than at school.
• Your child attends only part-time or is missing out on education altogether.
Whatever your circumstances, your experiences matter. Help us understand what is working, what support is missing and what needs to change.

👥 Who can take part?
Parents and carers of a child or young person aged 0–25 with any additional need or disability, diagnosed or not — including those whose child is not attending school.

🕒 Key details:
✔ One survey per child or young person
✔ Completely confidential
✔ Closes midnight, Sunday 6th December
✔ May take up to an hour
Your time is precious. Sharing your experiences will help SGPC represent local SEND families whose children are not attending school and make their voices heard as SEND reforms develop.
SGPC values your time and the views and experiences you share. As a thank you, parent carers who complete the survey can enter a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher (one entry per family).

01/11/2026

Come along and join our drop-in support sessions this week.

These are relaxed friendly sessions, where you can chat to our peer support team over a cuppa and meet up with other parents in similar situations. Your children are welcome to join you, we always have toys and activities for them too. On Tuesdays at our Community Base there's also the option to spend some time enjoying the sensory room.

While you're here, we would really appreciate 5-10 minutes of your time to help us set our priorities for the coming year? We want to know what topics are most important to you and how would you find it easiest to access support? This information will help us as we plan our priorities and apply for further funding.

👉 https://sgpc.org.uk/news-feed/priorities-survey-2026

29/10/2026

We're looking forward to visiting the following schools in November. Our peer support team will share a short presentation about SGPC and the support available to families then there is plenty of time for parents to ask questions and get the individual support they need.

The sessions are open to anyone who has a child at the school, whether your child has an existing diagnosis or you are just starting to explore their needs.

Redfield Edge Primary School, Tuesday 10th November 9am - 10am
Rangeworthy Primary School, Tuesday 10th November 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Cherry Garden Primary School, Thursday 12th November 9am - 10am
Marlwood Secondary School, Tuesday 17th November 2.30pm - 3.30pm
St Michael’s CE VE Primary, Stoke Gifford, Thursday 19th November 9am-10am
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Tuesday 24th November 2.15pm - 3.15pm
Tyndale Primary School, Thursday 26th November 2.30pm - 3.30pm

👉 https://sgpc.org.uk/school-visits

29/10/2026

· Are you seeing big emotions? Does your child go from calm to upset very quickly, or struggle to calm down once they’re overwhelmed?
· Are meltdowns happening at home? Do they hold it together all day at school, then fall apart as soon as they get home?
· Does your child find it hard to start tasks? Even simple things like getting dressed or beginning homework can feel overwhelming.
· Do routines or transitions cause stress? Moving from one activity to another can be unexpectedly difficult.
· Does your child resist everyday tasks? Things like brushing teeth, getting dressed, or leaving the house can feel impossible when anxiety is high.

Children often show us rather than tell us when they are finding things difficult, often leading to you and your child feeling very frustrated.

In this workshop we will:
🟡Explore some of the reasons behind different behaviours.
🟡Discuss how different behaviours may affect you and your child
🟡Share strategies and ideas to help support you and your child

Join us on Monday February 8th at 10am, to book your spot please follow the link in the comments.

Does your child or young person sometimes display challenging behaviours? Would you like to learn some strategies around coping with this?

23/10/2026

🍂As Autumn sets in its time for our Term 1 newsletter.
https://sgpc.org.uk/news-feed/sgpcnews-term1-26

With SEND reforms gathering pace, this edition is packed with the latest news along with details of our current surveys, workshops and events.

As Autumn sets in its time for our Term 1 newsletter. With SEND reforms gathering pace we have some important updates and a chance for you to have your say.

22/10/2026

🌟 Parent carers – your voice is needed! 📢
👉 Take the survey: https://sgpc.org.uk/our-surveys

If your child has special educational needs or disabilities, you know better than anyone how important it is that change is carefully planned and managed. With nationwide reforms of SEND support within education in development, it is important more than ever for us to understand how services are working right now.

👥 Who can take part?
All parents and carers of a child or young person aged 0 – 25 with any additional need or disability - diagnosed or not.

🕒 Key details:
✔ One survey per child or young person
✔ Completely confidential
✔ Closes midnight, Sunday 6th December
✔ May take up to an hour

Your time is precious, but an investment in sharing your voice now will truly help SGPC to represent local SEND families we journey through SEND reforms.
SGPC value your time in sharing your views and experiences and as a thank you, parent carers who complete the survey can enter a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher (one entry available per family).

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

22/10/2026

“Masking” refers to when an individual hides or suppresses symptoms, behaviours, or difficulties they are experiencing. While it can happen intentionally, it often occurs unconsciously over time as the person receives negative feedback for their authentic presentation.
While many think of masking as a neurodivergent behaviour, particularly for autistic people or those with ADHD, people with various diagnoses mask for a variety of reasons. This workshop covers:
· What is Masking?
· What is Fawning?
· How does it impact the individual and the family?
· How can we identify and support it?

Join us on Thursday January 14th at 7pm, to book your spot please follow the link in the comments.

Have you been told your child is masking, but not sure what it means? Want to know more about masking and the impact it can have?

20/10/2026

With half term just around the corner, look out for seasonal craft activities at your local South Gloucestershire Libraries

There's also the option to pick up a bag of craft materials to take home, perfect if your child prefers to work on their project in their own time.

✨ Join us this October half-term for Awesome Autumn crafts, at South Gloucestershire Libraries ✨

Visit our website for more info, dates and times:
https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/holiday-activities/

🍂 These activities are most suitable for primary school aged children, and it is free to come along. Children must bring a grown-up with them.

If you are unable to come to our craft activities, we are also giving away FREE craft bags. Just pop into you local library to grab one and join in the fun from home! 😁

Craft bags are available from Saturday 24 October to Saturday 31 October.

20/10/2026

New resource: Read our Q&A with Sarah Harper, Lead Nurse for Acute Paediatrics & High Dependency Unit

As part of our Meet the Professional series, we asked Sarah to share more about her role providing leadership across high dependency areas at Bristol Children's Hospital, her work introducing Martha’s Rule, and how her team partners with parents and carers to spot early signs of deterioration and keep children safe.
Sarah says: “We recognise that parents and carers are experts in identifying early signs of deterioration in their children, and it is vital that healthcare professionals listen and respond effectively to their concerns.”

👉 Read the full Q&A on our website to learn more about Sarah’s role, her work on patient safety initiatives, and the support available for families in hospital.

Read our Q&A with Sarah Harper, Lead Nurse for Acute Paediatrics & High Dependency Unit