• Welcome to the Sheffield Parent Carer Forum

    • We are an independent group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities. Our main aim is to ensure the needs of our children are met. We bring together parent carers from across Sheffield to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice. We have almost 3,000 members.

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      🗣 Calling all teachers and educators! Did you know?DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) Awareness Day is on the 18th of October!!To help raise awareness, please find the link below to the Speech and Language UK’s Social Toolkit for DLD awareness day, you will find free training opportunities and resources designed to help you and your colleagues support 2 in 30 children with DLD. speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-professionals/dld-educational-support/speak-up-for-dld/ ... See MoreSee Less

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  • Information Session: Neurodiversity and eating (23 Oct)

    • We will look to improve knowledge and confidence around neurodiversity and food/eating issues.  To introduce and discuss strategies to try at home to help the child/young person to make steps towards a broader diet. Lots of peer support and a chance to share experiences.

      Please note: This session is not suitable for children. No diagnosis required, but you must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential. 

      • WHEN
      • 10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 23rd Oct 2024
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        Ellesmere Children's Centre,
        4 Maxwell Street,
        Sheffield,
        S4 7JN

  • Makaton training level 1

    • This course takes place over two sessions, on 8 and 15 November, both 10am-1pm.

      Run by qualified Makaton trainers from Talbot Specialist School, this course will teach you the Makaton signs from Stage 1. We will practice together in a relaxed way and discuss hints and tips for Makaton signing. The total cost for both sessions is £22 per person, which is purely to cover the cost of the Makaton manuals. Family members who can share manuals only need to pay for one participant. Fees can be waived for parents on means-tested benefits – please contact us.

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      • WHEN
      • 10:00am - 1:00pm Friday 8th Nov 2024
        • WHERE
        Burton Street Foundation,
        57 Burton Street,
        Sheffield,
        S6 2HH

  • Information Session: Lets explore…..FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) (11 Nov)

    • Lets explore FASD together.  This session is suitable for any parent/carer who has a child with SEND and wants to learn more about FASD. We will look at differences between FASD and other types of neurodiversity, how to ask for support for diagnosis, strategies for behaviour and some myth busting.

      Please note: This session is not suitable for children. No diagnosis required, but you must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential. 

      • WHEN
      • 10:00am - 1:00pm Monday 11th Nov 2024
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        Nexus Multi-Academy Trust,
        Enterprise Works,
        300 Meadowhall Way,
        Sheffield,
        S9 1EA