Swindon SEND Families Voice

Swindon SEND Families Voice Swindon SEND Families Voice is a Community Interest Company. We are a group of volunteer parents.

Some of the team spent the day at the Swindon Carers Engagement Launch. It was lovely to see familiar faces and connect ...
10/06/2026

Some of the team spent the day at the Swindon Carers Engagement Launch. It was lovely to see familiar faces and connect with so many dedicated carers.

A great opportunity to network, share information and signpost families to support.

SSFV spent the day at the SEND Inclusion and Alternative Provision Conference, some of our sector partners exploring the...
10/06/2026

SSFV spent the day at the SEND Inclusion and Alternative Provision Conference, some of our sector partners exploring the Alternative Provision (AP) options available for families in Swindon. It was a valuable opportunity to learn more about what is currently on offer, with lots of insightful conversations, details exchanged, and follow up meetings planned to take this work forward.

We know many parents want clearer information about AP and what might suit their child or young person’s needs. SSFV will definitely meet and share the details very soon so help families understand the different types of AP, how they work, and what may be right for them.

Swindon SEND Families Voice will be holding their next breakfast catch-up on Wednesday 24th June at Robins Farm.An infor...
08/06/2026

Swindon SEND Families Voice will be holding their next breakfast catch-up on Wednesday 24th June at Robins Farm.

An informal get together for all parents/carers - come along, relax over a cuppa/breakfast and chat with others.

To book a place please email [email protected]

📢 Experts at Hand, New Government Guidance PublishedAs part of the national SEND Reforms, the Department for Education h...
08/06/2026

📢 Experts at Hand, New Government Guidance Published
As part of the national SEND Reforms, the Department for Education has now released the Year 1 guidance for the new Experts at Hand programme, a key element of the wider SEND changes 💛.

This guidance explains what local areas need to put in place for the development and delivery of Experts at Hand from September 2026, including how specialist support will be brought into mainstream early years settings, schools and colleges to help children earlier and more consistently 🌱✨.

To make this easier to understand, we have attached an easy read poster 📘.

📄 Guidance and supporting documents:
https://tinyurl.com/ya73hp47

🔗 More information about the Experts at Hand publication:
https://tinyurl.com/abty8et5

📢

Sharing this poster for anyone who may need support. You are not alone. We know that many people are struggling right no...
05/06/2026

Sharing this poster for anyone who may need support. You are not alone. We know that many people are struggling right now, and some are feeling overwhelmed to the point of despair.

Your life has value, you matter, and you are loved. Please reach out to the organisations listed if you need someone to talk to.

And a gentle reminder to all of us: check in on someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, no matter how busy life is. Send a message, make time for a chat, or arrange to meet.

We never truly know what someone may be carrying, and a small act of connection can make a real difference.

Next week, we have our SEND Stay and Play on Thursday at The Meadow. And in the evening, we will be running our SEND Soc...
05/06/2026

Next week, we have our SEND Stay and Play on Thursday at The Meadow.

And in the evening, we will be running our SEND Social Club, which will be held at The Meadow.

All details are on the poster. Please email to book a place.

01/06/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN at The Roxi Foundation.

The Roxi Foundation are excited to announce that they now accepting applications for funding towards a private ADHD or Autism assessment.

If you’re thinking of applying, please read our Application Guidance first – it has all the info you need to check if you’re eligible and how to apply:
https://wkf.ms/42N9rtr

Applications close Tuesday 30th June 2026

Feedback will be shared by Tuesday 31st July 2026

The criteria is as follows:
🩷 Your child must be aged between 7 and 14 years old at the time of applying using the official application form.
🩷 Your child must live in an SN1-6, 25 or 26 postcode.
🩷 Your household income must not exceed £40k a year.
🩷 Your child must already be on the NHS or CAMHS waiting list for an assessment.

If you meet this criteria, you can apply here:
https://wkf.ms/42N9rtr

Let’s help more children get the support they need – please share this with anyone who might benefit

🌿 Our next Branches will be a Drop In Session ,Tuesday 16th June 2026📍 The Base, Lyndhurst Crescent, Swindon SN3 2RW ⏰ 0...
01/06/2026

🌿 Our next Branches will be a Drop In Session ,Tuesday 16th June 2026
📍 The Base, Lyndhurst Crescent, Swindon SN3 2RW
⏰ 09:30am – 11:00am
✨ A New Format This Month

Based on feedback from parents and our team, we are changing things up.

Instead of a structured session, this month’s Branches will be a relaxed drop in event.
☕ A Warm, Welcoming Space
Our Parent Reps will be there if you would like to:
• chat 💬
• offload 🧡
• or simply sit with others who understand 🤝

Pop in for a cup of tea and a biscuit and stay for as long or as little as you like.

💛 You are Truly Welcome
These events are arranged especially with you in mind.
If you know someone who has been thinking about coming but hasn’t quite made it yet, bring them along.
Sometimes all someone needs is a gentle nudge.

🌈 From One SEND Parent to Another
We are SEND parents ourselves, and we genuinely want to support you.

👋 See You There

We look forward to welcoming you.

SSFV held another SEND event at the Trampoline Park at the Link Centre for our 11–16 year olds. Luckily the weather was ...
31/05/2026

SSFV held another SEND event at the Trampoline Park at the Link Centre for our 11–16 year olds. Luckily the weather was slightly cooler, the session was really well received, and we gathered some helpful feedback to take on board.

Thank you to all the parents and young people who attended, we hope you had a great time.

Swindon SEND Families Voice held our SEND event for our 6–10 year olds at Jungle Kingdom today. Our reps braved the swel...
28/05/2026

Swindon SEND Families Voice held our SEND event for our 6–10 year olds at Jungle Kingdom today. Our reps braved the sweltering heat and did a fantastic job supporting parents, gathering feedback, and signposting to services.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

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Sanford House, Sanford Street
Swindon
SN11HE

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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