• 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 over 2,700 members.

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  • Information session: Introduction to demand-avoidant behaviour (6th Dec)

    • Join us to explore what demand-avoidant behaviour is and what it looks like, how it differs from PDA, and what it feels like for a young person to experience it. Find out what we can do as parents to reduce demands and reduce stress for ourselves.

      This information session has been developed in discussion with the nurses at Ryegate. The information provided is all from valuable/reliable sources. We will share resources and tools to support a young person who is demand avoidant, and there will be time for peer support and discussion at the end.

      There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required. Please note, this session is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

      • WHEN
      • 10:15am - 12:45pm Wednesday 6th Dec 2023
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        First Start Family Hub,
        441 Firth Park Rd,
        Sheffield ,
        S5 6HH

  • Information session: Christmas and managing sensory needs

    • Does your child or young person have sensory processing difficulties?

      Do they find the Christmas season difficult and overwhelming?

      Are you worried about how you and your family will manage over the festivities?

      Join our Peer Support Team to learn more about strategies which could help.

      You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend (join here). This session is not suitable for children. Booking essential.

      • WHEN
      • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Thursday 7th Dec 2023
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        Primrose Family Centre,
        45 Creswick Street,
        Sheffield,
        S6 2TN

  • Information session: Tax, care and disinheritance tax

    • Do you worry about what can happen later in life? Would you like advice about guarding against negative aspects? Learn about the impact of inheritance tax and how it can affect what you want to leave to loved ones.

      Do you worry about care fees and costs? Do you know about sideways de-inheritance? The estate planning team from the co-op will be able to give an overview and answer questions.

      There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required. Please note, this session is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

      • WHEN
      • 10:00am - 12:00pm Friday 8th Dec 2023
      • Tickets
        • Adult: Free
        • WHERE
        St Mary's Church and Community Centre,
        Bramall Lane,
        Sheffield,
        S2 4QZ