• Welcome to the Sheffield Parent Carer Forum!

    • Are you the parent or carer of a child or young person with special educational needs (SEND) in Sheffield? Do you have a primary caring role for a child with SEND? Parent carers are parents, grandparents, kinship carers, foster carers, special guardians or any other adult who has a primary caring role for a child or young person with SEND.  If so, 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 children and young people.

      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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  • Hope for SEND: Support Group (16 Nov)

    • Join our friendly support group for parents and carers of children with Autism, ADHD, or other disabilities. We meet every Monday in term time. Enjoy a relaxed space to take a break, have a cuppa, and chat. Join in as much or as little as you like.

      No need to book! Please come to reception on arrival and you will be directed to the group.

      • WHEN
      • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Monday 16th Nov 2026
        • WHERE
        High Green Development Trust,
        The Campus,
        Pack Horse Lane,
        High Green ,
        Sheffield ,
        S35 3HY

  • Information session: Introduction to demand avoidance (18th Nov)

    • Would you like to better understand demand avoidant behaviour and how it can affect children and young people? Come and meet the Peer Support team for a friendly introduction to demand avoidance, including possible triggers, everyday challenges and supportive approaches.

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

      • WHEN
      • 10:00am - 12:30pm Wednesday 18th Nov 2026
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        Sharrow Community Forum,
        Old Junior School,
        South View Road,
        Sheffield,
        S7 1DB

  • Ready Steady Go!! Every Wednesday – Including school holidays

    • Do you have a child under 5 with SEND or suspected SEND?

      Join us for an inclusive playgroup every Wednesday morning (including school holidays) 10.30am-11.30am at High Green Development Trust, S35 3HY. No need to book!!

      A space where your child can play and you can meet other parents. Our peer support workers will also be there to offer information and advice. For further information please email peersupport@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 11:30am Wednesday 18th Nov 2026
        • WHERE
        High Green Development Trust,
        The Campus,
        Pack Horse Lane,
        High Green ,
        Sheffield ,
        S35 3HY
    • 29th September 2026

    • Volunteer with us

    • After a busy few months recruiting and onboarding new volunteers to support SPCF, we’re excited to continue growing our volunteer team. Do you have some spare time to help, or know someone who might be interested? Volunteering is a great way to support parent carers to build new skills, enhance your CV, and connect with others, all while helping us fulfil our mission to connect, inform and empower.

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