The Family Support Fayre.

The Family Support Fayre.

Resources and Information for families supporting children 0-25 years with additional needs and/ or disabilities.

By North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together

Date and time

Location

Winter Gardens

Royal Parade Weston-super-Mare BS23 1AJ United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • In person

About this event

This event is for parent carers and professionals all across North Somerset on special educational needs and disabilities.

We are working hard on our brochure at the moment, please follow the link for updates on the event:

https://www.nspcwt.org/familysupportfayre25

We are North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT), the local parent carer forum. We aim to improve the service, provision and quality of life for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs by being the collective voice of parent carers and a strategic partner for the Local Authority, Education and Health.

We facilitate fully funded training and offer regular coffee meet ups either in settings or at a general location such as our base at The Firs in Weston-Super-Mare plus wherever possible, we provide wellbeing opportunities for our community.

The majority of our team are Parent Carers and have walked a similar path to you. We are each still on our journey and are learning and evolving as we go. Our passion comes from our hearts and we strive to make change, bring together a much-needed community and offer support plus many cups of tea.

Please note that all scheduling is subject to change. Please see our brochure for the day, where you will be able to see everything that is on offer, including timetables for the day, map of the building and stall holders in the marketplace.

During this event, you must sign in at the Winter Gardens main reception located just off the front of the sea front. Once you have signed in, you can come and go as you please! You may want to catch some training in the morning, then pop back for a chat with stall holders in the afternoon, it's totally flexible to fit around your family or work commitments! We don't want anyone to miss a thing, which is why all our training is doubled up during the day so you don't have to sacrifice anything you want to attend.

Toilets are available on site, and there is a local cafe located round the back of the Wintergardens should you wish to make a day of it!

If you have any further questions and would like more details, or if you would like to get involved at all in the event, please email danielle@nspcwt.org

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring children to the event?

You are welcome to bring your children / young people to the event, however please note that you will be responsible for them at all times. If you attend training, please be sure to respect the other attendees and the noise levels required to listen to the presentations.

Is there parking at the event?

There is no parking available, however the Sovergin Center car park is next door that holds many spaces.

What public transport can I get to the event?

By Bus: - The number 7 bus is a direct option. - Other routes: X1, X5, and the 1, 9, and W2 also stop within walking distance. The train station is 1.1 miles away.

Will food and drink be available?

There will be limited refreshments on site.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to sign in when you first arrive at the event, so we will need the ticket from Eventbrite. We would suggest bringing a notepad and pen, and a small bag for collecting leaflets and freebies in the marketplace.

Can I bring family or friends with me?

Yes, we welcome as many people as possible to this event. However they will need to sign in at reception too, rather than having to provide details on the day, it will be much quicker if they sign up before coming!

Is there any cost?

The event is all free for anyone attending, there will be no charges at all. Some stall holders are private organisations, therefore chargeable if you use their services in the future, however this will all be clearly stated.

Is the venue accessible?

The venue is accessible in almost all areas, there are lifts and ramps where required and a changing place available, just ask a member of staff on the day if required.

Does my child or young person need a diagnosis?

Not at all! No diagnosis is required to access any support from NSPCWT.

Can I leave and then come back?

Yes, as long as you sign in when you first arrive, you are able to come and go as you please throughout the entire day.

Will there be WIFI available?

Wifi will not be available at the event however the setting has good 4/5G signal.

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