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 a worker from SSENDIAS. You can book a 20-minute consultation with them if you are NOT currently receiving support from SSENDIAS. 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!

Find out if your child or young person might be eligible for DLA or PIP, how to apply and what evidence to include. We will also talk about other advantages of receiving one of these disability benefits.

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. 

Please note, this session has a different date and venue from the one originally advertised!

We will look to improve knowledge and confidence around neurodiversity and food/eating issues. You’ll learn about strategies you can try at home to help your child or young person to take steps towards eating a broader diet. There will be lots of peer support and chances 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. 

This session will be of interest to parents/carers of children & young people with SEND, who want to explore the transitions that come with preparation for adulthood. We will look at what you can expect to happen and when, and where to seek further support and guidance. We will look at transitions in education health and social care and we will use the transition guide in this session.

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. 

Cosy winter-themed crafting session for children and young people with SEND and their families. Come make some seasonal decorations and winter crafts with us! Suitable for all ages and abilities. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

10 child places (with accompanying adults) available for each session. Maximum 2 adults per child. 

No diagnosis required, but you must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential. For more information, contact enquiries@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk.

Cosy winter-themed crafting session for children and young people with SEND and their families. Come make some seasonal decorations and winter crafts with us! Suitable for all ages and abilities. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

10 child places (with accompanying adults) available for each session. Maximum 2 adults per child. 

No diagnosis required, but you must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential. For more information, contact enquiries@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk.

This is a virtual meeting. We will look at what demand-avoidant behaviour is, what causes a child to be demand-avoidant and which strategies you can use to support this profile. The strategies we will look at will be relevant to ALL children, not just those with a demand-avoidant profile.

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

Booking essential. A Teams link will be circulated 24 hours before the meeting.

Let’s delve into sensory needs together. This ONLINE session is designed for any parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of sensory requirements. We will examine what ‘sensory’ means, how it impacts behaviour, and explore ways to support your child or young person effectively.

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.

Fancy spending a little time meeting up with other dads? (Or grandads, uncles, foster carers… in fact, any man who cares for a child/young person with SEND aged 0-25 years)

Then come along to our free snooker group! The group meets on Wednesday evenings at 7-9pm at the Snooker Academy once a month. There’s no obligation to play, you are welcome to just come along and enjoy the warm and supportive atmosphere. If you have any questions, please email peersupport@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk

No need to book, just turn up.

A fun festive floristry craft event for parent carers in Sheffield. An experienced florist will guide you through making a festive table wreath with candle holder. All basic materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own little trinkets, tinsels or LED lights to add a bit of sparkle. We will provide hot and cold drinks and some festive snacks/treats.

Please note: This is a parents-only event which is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential. Due to high materials costs, you will be asked to pay a £5 deposit, which will be refunded after you have attended the event. Book now

Are you a parent/carer of a child or young person who has a disability or is neurodiverse, and identify as disabled or neurodiverse yourself?

Join us for peer support and self-compassion in a disability-positive environment. No diagnosis needed, and you don’t need to book. For more information, please contact kathleen.green@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk