Support Information
Help for Households
To help with the cost of living crisis the government has launched a website detail a range of support for households. This is available from the link below:
Help for Households - Get government cost of living support
Local Crisis and Prevention Fund - Bristol
The Local Crisis and Prevention Fund can provide financial support to families facing an immediate financial crisis by
- giving an emergency payment for essentials like food and clothing
- supplying household goods if they cannot afford basic furniture or white goods, like a fridge or a cooker
For further details please visit
Local crisis prevention fund: emergency payments and household goods (bristol.gov.uk)
SEND & YOU Newsletter
Bristol SEND News for families - September 2024
Bristol Carer Parent Forum
Please click on the below links for information/advice from the BCPF:By clicking on the link below you will be able to view information of support groups that you are able to join if you wish to do so.
https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/join-us/
Booking information for each of the support groups and courses can be found on our eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bristol-parent-carers-7809612275
Some courses are also ran with neighbouring parent carer forums in South Gloucestershire and North Somerset and places on those courses can be booked here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bristol-n-somerset-and-s-glos-parent-carer-forums-41027867683
Bristol Parent Carers are excited to invite you to three fantastic, no-cost events happening over the next few weeks. These sessions are all about providing you with the knowledge and support you need to champion your child's and family's well-being.
Discover digital solutions for supporting mental well-being, seek support for children with needs connected to Tic and Tourette's and come to our in-person to find out more about managing extreme behaviour.Take that positive step today and reserve your free space.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/01-webinars-support-advice-for-parent-carers-1457019
https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/events/
Bristol Parenting Courses
Did you know that via Bristol Family Hubs you can access FREE parenting courses?
Children’s Centres across the city run courses for parents with children aged 4 – 8 years old.
Here is some information about what is on offer:
Parenting Puzzle
'Parenting Puzzle' is a 4 week course whereby you will be given the tools to respond effectively within daily family life and situations that arise as children grow, learn and develop. Suitable for parents with children ages 0 - 5 years old. In person and virtual courses available.
The Nurturing Programme
'The Nurturing Programme' is a parenting approach that is designed to provide adults and children with the understanding, skills, and ability to lead emotionally healthy lives, build resilience, empathy, self-esteem, and support positive family relationships. Suitable for parents with children ages 2 - 8 years old. 10 week course. In person only and creche available.
Incredible Years
The 'Incredible Years' Programme is designed to strengthen child well-being, promote social-emotional learning and academic competence, and prevent, reduce, and treat behavioural and emotional problems in young children. Suitable for parents with children ages 2 – 8 years old. 11 week course. In person only and creche available.
In the Incredible Years programme, parents will learn how to:
- Help their children feel loved and secure
- Encourage their children’s language, social, and emotional development
- Establish clear and predictable routines
- Handle separations and reunions
- Use positive discipline to manage misbehaviour
To register for a course please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/e/gBv9Z5EUHv
Following you submitting a form via the above link - you will be contacted with details of the next available courses.
FREE VIRTUAL PARENTING COURSE OFFER
A new and FREE online parenting course resource has just launched for every family in Bristol!
To make your account visit the Bristol Family Hubs website. You will only need your postcode and the code “GROWING” will enable you to access all the learning on offer.
All parents and carers can access a range of online courses to help understand their children’s feelings better and how they can best support their children through the years as they develop and grow.
The courses cover a range of topics to support parents and carers through all stages of a child’s development including:
- Pregnancy and post-pregnancy support
- How to understand your child mental health
- Help for understanding relationships
- Support for children with additional needs
There are also courses for teenagers to help them understand their mental health and feelings.
Coming up:
- Coffee mornings with SEND and YOU and Carers Support Centre on 5th Dec at 9:15AM and 12th Dec at 10:30AM
- How to be a strong advocate for your child with SEND on 21st Nov at 7:00PM
- Transition to young adulthood-Financial planning on 28th Nov at 10:30AM
- The changing social care rights of young adults on 2nd Dec at 10:00AM
- Sensory Processing Disorder and Attachment Behaviours on 3rd Dec at 7:00PM
- Early Intervention Fund information and Engagement sessions on 5th Dec at 7:00PM and 9th Dec at 1:00PM
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children on 10th Dec at 7:00PM
- Online peer support session on 12th Dec at 7:00PM
Click here for more information and to book
We look forward to seeing you there ❤️
Other numbers that you can call if you require assistance are:
- Police Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT): 0117 945 4320
- NSPCC 24 hour Helpline: 0800 800 5000 (free from a landline)
- NSPCC Asian Languages Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (free from a landline)
- NSPCC Text helpline: 88858 (service is free and anonymous)
- Police: 101 (non-emergency calls)
- The police have produced some guidance around keeping safe in your community this Halloween - Keep your community safe this Halloween | Avon and Somerset Police
- We have modified our young person and parent/carer checklist to be more generalised for checking in with each other and planning for keeping safe in the community.