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Plymouth Parent Carer Voice Enabling families to have a voice and to be part of the SEND process Welcome to […]

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All of our groups and courses are inclusive and can support you and your family.

However, we also understand that some families find these groups more difficult to navigate and want tailored groups and support for their children - this is what we have tried to develop.

Please read on to find out more about our offer for children with developmental delay, or currently under investigation for or diagnosed with SEND.

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Hello.

We hope you enjoy our SEND padlet we have put together!

You may come across us in the centres at groups or on courses, or we may come and do some 1:1 outreach support for you in your homes!

We look forward to seeing and meeting you!

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Hi. I'm Kirsty. I am one of the team managers within the Barnardo's Family Hubs in Plymouth. I oversee the delivery of SEND and Home Learning support

A fact about me:

I recently took back up running! I am working hard to improve my fitness and would love to run the Plymouth Half Marathon one day

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Hi. My name is Kim. I am a senior project worker. I oversee the delivery of SEND and Home Learning support.

A fact about me:

At home we have a cat called Tigger, a dog called Molly, a leopard gecko called Coco, 2 tortoises called Rocky and Sheldon and a Californian corn snake called Scaley.

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Hi. My name is Naomi. I am a supporting families worker and SENDCo Lead for Barnardo's and I am part of the SEND team.

I facilitate our Step by Step groups, deliver our Solihull SEND parenting programme and offer 1:1 support for families within the home or community as part of our Outreach service.

I am also a Makaton tutor so watch this space for Makaton sessions being delivered soon.

A fact about me:

You will usually find me wearing some bright, fun designed clothing and my bright red hair. I have a son, 2 step children who are older and in our home we also have a cat called Kiti, A dog called Sully a hamster called Marble, a tank full of fish and a tank with a crab called midnight.

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Hi. I am Angel. I am SENDCO Lead and part of the SEND team, I deliver Step by Step and Whitleigh and Solihull SEND parenting programme. Along side this i also provide outreach support to families and a VIG (Video Interactive Guidance) practitioner.

A fact about me: My favourite pizza is topped with - mushrooms, garlic, black olives, banana and blue cheese! It is epic, don’t knock it till you’ve tried. Banana has more right to be on pizza than pineapple!

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The Solihull SEND Approach to parenting looks at a range of strategies to enhance parent/child relationships, designed to encourage a reflective style of parenting that leads to more sensitive and effective parenting for a child who is neurodiverse.

Our sessions include …

• How do you know what you and your child are feeling?

• Tuning in to your child’s developmental needs.

• Having fun together- The importance of play.

• Self-regulation.

• Sleep and anger.

• Different styles of parenting.

• How to recover when things go wrong.

As well as many other areas.

We explore these areas by supporting parents to look at the world as your child may view it, with a very sensory approach, breaking down the senses and what being sensory means and how this in turn impacts on the session areas. From understanding this we can begin to develop a greater understanding of how your child develops while also supporting their complex needs and in turn create a more Intune parent/child relationship.

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Friends and Families | Empowering Families with Disabled Children | Plymouth | South West

Special educational needs | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

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Friends and Families | Empowering Families with Disabled Children | Plymouth | South West

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We support and empower families with children living with a disability. We do this by providing services and activities for the whole family so that everyone gets to live their best life.

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Plymouth has several parent support groups that offer guidance, information, and emotional support for parents of children with SEND. These groups often organise events and workshops.

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Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND. - Supplying you with information, advice and support

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Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND.

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Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND. - Supplying you with information, advice and support

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Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND., Supplying you with information, advice and support

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Plymouth is home to several special schools that cater specifically to children with SEND. These schools have specialized staff and resources to provide the necessary support for diverse needs.

For your child to access these, your child would need a EHCP (Education, health and care plan) in place. Please speak to your nursery, school, health visitor, GP or one of the agencies listed above if this is something you feel you need to consider.

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Many mainstream schools in Plymouth provide SEND support. They have dedicated SEND coordinators, learning support assistants, and tailored learning plans to ensure all students receive the support they need.

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Plymouth offers SEND support starting from early years education. nurseries, preschool settings, and childminders in the area are equipped to support children with SEND for an inclusive early learning experience.

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Here are some useful websites for further information on SEND support:
- Plymouth City Council SEND Page
- GOV.UK SEND Guidance
- Special Needs Jungle

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For more detailed information or personalised support, you can reach out to Plymouth's SEND services through this contact page.

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Special educational needs and disability (SEND) | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

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Information, help and support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs or disabilities

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Hi I'm Abbie i work for our Home learning team and deliver our Nomony Step by step on Tuesdays :)

A fact about me: I have one leg longer than the other :)

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Webinar presented by Occupational Therapist Debbie Meintjes working in North Somerset.

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NSPCWT | Sensory Processing Difficulties

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This presentation provides practical ideas for supporting children with specific sensory needs; Tactile, Visual, Auditory, Taste/Oral, Olfactory, Vestibular, Proprioception and Interoception.

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Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) is a really lovely, relaxed intervention to able to support you in looking at areas of growth between you and your child.

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The Local Offer provides detailed information on the services available for children and young people with SEND in Plymouth. It includes education, health, and social care services.