• Welcome to the Sheffield Parent Carer Forum!

    • Are you the parent or carer of a child or young person with additional needs in Sheffield?
      We are here to support you. We connect families from all areas of Sheffield to provide mutual support, exchange information and work with decision makers to improve services for our children.

      We want to hear what you think. Join our community today and benefit from being part of the largest network of parent carers in Sheffield.

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  • Information session: Neurodivergence and anxiety (21 Jan)

    • How does anxiety affect children and young people who are neurodivergent? We will introduce and discuss strategies to add to your toolbox to use at home. Peer discussions will be encouraged to share tried and tested strategies.

      Please note: No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

      • WHEN
      • 9:30am - 12:30pm Tuesday 21st Jan 2025
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        First Start Family Hub,
        441 Firth Park Rd,
        Sheffield ,
        S5 6HH
  • ONLINE Information session: Speak up! (22nd Jan)

    • Do you often feel you are not being heard? Are you struggling to get your child’s needs recognised? Do you feel anxious before meetings and frustrated after? This session will look at tried and tested ways we can advocate for our children. Suitable for those just at the start of a SEND journey, or those feeling frustrated.

      Please note: No diagnosis required. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

      • WHEN
      • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday 22nd Jan 2025
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        Virtual meeting
  • Coffee & Chat – with a visiting expert (23 Jan)

    • Coffee & Chat is drop-in style coffee morning for parent carers, with bookable one-to-one consultations with a professional running alongside it.

      This month, we’ll be joined by Laura Whittaker, an experienced SEND parenting specialist. You can book a 20-minute consultation with Laura. Click here to go to the booking form.

      If you just want to attend the general coffee morning, you don’t need to book. Just turn up, and you’ll receive a warm welcome from our volunteers Pat and Thaeeba!

      • WHEN
      • 9:30am - 12:00pm Thursday 23rd Jan 2025
        • WHERE
        Burton Street Foundation,
        57 Burton Street,
        Sheffield,
        S6 2HH