Somerset Parent Carer Forum - Wise Up Workshops
The Wise Up Workshops support parent carers across Somerset with clear, practical guidance on key SEND topics. Each free session is designed to build confidence, improve understanding, and help families navigate education, health, and care processes. Workshops are friendly, accessible, and shaped by real parent‑carer experiences, offering reliable information alongside space to ask questions and share concerns. Whether you’re new to SEND or looking for up‑to‑date advice, Wise Up Workshops give you the tools to make informed decisions for your child’s future.
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Wise Up Workshops provide practical, accessible training on the issues parent carers tell us matter most. Alongside core SEND sessions, we offer specialist workshops such as Internal Presentation of Autism, Managing Behaviour in Neurodivergence, ADHD & Executive Functioning, Supporting Children with Dyslexia, ARFID, EBSA, Hypermobility, and Parent Carer Burnout, and many more. Each session combines clear guidance with lived experience, real examples, and supportive discussion. Our aim is to equip families with the understanding and confidence they need to navigate challenges and advocate effectively for their children.
You can sign up for workshops on our Wise Up webpage: https://somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk/home/wise-up-workshops/ or by contacting the Somerset Parent Carer Forum on 01458 259384 or :admin@somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk
Who can use this service?
Parent carers of children and young people with additional needs aged 0-25
How are services delivered?
Individual courses are delivered online
We also have our Wise Up Plus workshop courses, which are a series of 4 related workshops running weekly over a 4 week period. These courses are face to face.
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