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. 

Looking for something to do during half term? Learn to make autumn jar lanterns!

This session will be run by local arts charity Ignite Imaginations exclusively for our members. Aimed at age 7-11, siblings welcome. Parents must stay for the whole session. Book your place.

Looking for something to do during half term? Experiment with monoprinting!

This session will be run by local arts charity Ignite Imaginations exclusively for our members. Aimed at age 7-11, siblings welcome. Parents must stay for the whole session. Book your place.

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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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. 

We will discuss sensory needs and how sensory strategies can help our children. You’ll learn about strategies you can use to help and support your child or young person. This session will be delivered with a member of the sensory service.

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.

It is often difficult for parents to get their own and their child’s voices heard. We will look at what it means to be an advocate for your child and give you lots of hints and tips for speaking up for your child. We will also look at what to do if you are feeling like you are not being heard.

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 is an open meeting, all welcome! We’ll hear a report from the chair, (re)elect our trustees, and review the annual accounts.

Please book your place so we can make sure we’ve got enough chairs and biscuits.

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. 

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.