Mind You
A new website has been launched it is designed for parents and young people to help access information about mental health.
www.mindyou.org.uk
Local Support groups
South Gloucestershire has a number of support groups both run by the council and charities – South Gloucestershire Support Groups
OFSTED Parents View
Website: parentview.ofsted.gov.uk
Let us know what you think of our school. Just sign-in and answer a few simple questions.
Supportive Parents
The local Parent Partnership Service in South Gloucestershire. Supportive Parents are an independent organisation offering a free, confidential and impartial service to any parent who has a concern about their child’s education. Their aim is to provide you with all the information you need to understand the SEN process and improve your child’s education experience.
Information & Support Line is 0117 989 7725. It is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 2pm during term time, and an answer phone at all other times.
Website: www.supportiveparents.org.uk
Email: support@supportiveparents.org.uk
South Gloucestershire Local Coordinator: Kathryn Mason
If you have any concerns or worries about your child’s SEN provision call us!
1 Big Database
Website about a wide range of services for young children, young people, their parents and carers and professionals in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Information includes:
o Housing Education Health
o Money Matters Family Support Employment
o Play and Leisure Facilities Community Groups
o Drugs Information Service
Website: www.1bigdatabase.org.uk
Children and Young People Information Service
The information service can sign post you to various areas of support.
o Childcare Child & Family Support
o Children & Young People’s Education
o Family Welfare Grants & Tax Credits
o Helpline Parent Support
o Recruitment Training
o Work-Life Balance
o Youth
Tel: 01454 868008
Website: www.southglos.gov.cypinfo
South Glos Parents and Carers
South Glos Parents and Carers for families with children with additional needs and disability
Website: www.sglospc.org.uk