Parental Minds Support

27/12/2025

Spring term DiAS training sessions for parent carers
The training sessions are free and delivered by a DiAS officer. There are two different sessions available in the term:
- Understanding your child's EHC plan – 27th January
- The EHC plan review – 4th February
Further details and booking here:

January 27, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Making Sense of EHC plans: Understanding your child’s EHC plan Online via Teams Many of the parents we support sometimes get a bit lost when it comes to EHC plans, what should be in them and what they are used for. Perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve loo...

26/12/2025

Free Winter Workshops to Boost Creativity and Wellbeing!

EcoCraftland Crediton will feature 11 events by a range of Devon practitioners to share know-how and reveal connections to our local ecosystem - and make new connections between people.

The Bookery will host most of the events in their community extension known locally as the Hub.

We run creative workshops, make artwork with communities, learn about communities through creative research and evaluation, and provide supplies for social good. Our current work has three particular strands: a)young people b) recovery and wellbeing (particularly around mental health), and c) decarb...

25/12/2025

The holidays can be a difficult time filled with pressure. We want to ensure you have access to the right help if you need it.

Here are some services you can reach out to if you or your loved one are in crisis. Remember, it's okay to ask for help.

25/12/2025

We want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s been part of Parental Minds this year.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible people who support us. Whether you’ve volunteered your time, collaborated with us, shared your experiences, or fundraised for us, you’ve helped us create spaces where parent caregivers feel heard, understood, and valued.

We know Christmas can bring its own mix of emotions and sometimes extra challenges. That’s why we’re here throughout the festive season, offering the same listening ear, practical guidance, and sense of community that we provide all year round.

We’re excited for what’s to come, but for now, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we’ve achieved together this year. Thank you for being such a vital part of our journey.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a hopeful New Year
From all of us at Parental Minds

23/12/2025

Join Pooky Knightsmith and Ian Hunkin for a practical session to discover 7 quick wins that reduce perfectionism paralysis and task avoidance - without adding to your workload. Perfect for teachers, TAs, SENCOs and school leaders supporting children who struggle with perfectionism or task avoidance.

Join us for another practical 7 Quick Wins session. The topics are chosen by live vote at the previous webinar

22/12/2025

The pressures of the season can feel overwhelming so we want to ensure you have access to the right help if you need it.

It’s okay to ask for help. Here are some services you can reach out to if you or your loved one are in crisis.

20/12/2025

What to Do When the News Scares You provides a way to help children put scary events into perspective. Parents and caregivers can be prepared to help them understand and process the messages around them by using this book.

Even adults can feel anxious when they watch the news — but for kids, the bombardment of information about everything from violence to diseases to threats like climate change can feel completely overwhelming... and downright scary. Without perspective, kids don't know how to interpret and process ...

19/12/2025

Find out what's on this December.

Parental Minds has been developed through families' experiences, with insights from professionals & researchers
www.parentalminds.org.uk

19/12/2025

💜 Your voice matters!
Parental Minds CIC exists to support parents and caregivers - and we want to keep improving. By sharing your feedback, you help us make our service even better and show funders why this support is so important.
It only takes a couple of minutes:
👉 https://forms.office.com/e/SavNE3Ka1G
Thank you for helping us make a difference for families like yours! 🌟

18/12/2025

Last chance to take part in the festive Super Draw! On Saturday 20th December, one lucky winner will scoop a whopping £3,000 Christmas cash bonus!

Parental Minds CIC is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

18/12/2025

Don't forget you can join us tonight at our Community Hub, Honiton, 7pm. Meet our friendly staff and connect with other parents and caregivers in a welcoming, supportive space.

18/12/2025

Devon County Council has unveiled a new strategy to reshape support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aiming to create a more inclusive education system across the county.

Devon County Council has unveiled a bold new strategy to reshape support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aiming to create a more inclusive education system across the county. The SEND Sufficiency Strategy 2025–2030, to be considered by our Cabi...