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

13/02/2026

As part of the PINS project, we will be hosting an online session on Monday 23rd February at 6:30pm, focusing on neurodivergent burnout and the impact it has on our children and their abilities to thrive at school.

It’s an important conversation and a session not to be missed.

Meeting link is below;
https://teams.live.com/meet/9367427568524?p=dtztc6Ef0CdRcUNdDN

13/02/2026

We are delighted to invite you to an online event with Jodie Clarke, who will be leading a session on burnout in Neurodivergent Children, as part of our PINS project.

Date: Monday 23rd February 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online

To join online please use the link below;
https://teams.live.com/meet/9367427568524?p=dtztc6Ef0CdRcUNdDN

Jodie Clarke who is an independent specialist working with autistic children, their families and their schools. Her services are bespoke to individual families to ensure needs are positively identified, understood, accepted and supported.

Who is this session for?
• Parents and carers of children with diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions
• Professionals and volunteers working with children and young people with SEND.
This online event is open to all and offers valuable insights into supporting neurodivergent children through burnout.

13/02/2026

Our team will be signing off today, to spend time with our families over Half Term.

We hope you all have a good half term with your families, and we will be back on Monday 23rd February.

If you need any support during the holidays, please see our page:

The SEND Room.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/206510070244891

You can also find information on the Local Offer.
https://www.swindon.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer

13/02/2026

Next week, our SEND Stay and Play will be running as usual.

We also have our SEND Family Event on Monday evening for those booked in. We look forward to seeing you there.

13/02/2026

🌿 Our next Branches Support Session is back on Tuesday 17th March, from 10am till 11:30am.
📍 Immanuel Church, Main Hall, Swindon SN3 1DH.

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to our next Branches session , a friendly, supportive space for parents and carers to connect, ask questions, and speak directly with professionals who are passionate about improving support for children and young people with SEND. 💬🤝

⭐ Our Guest Panel

🚴‍♀️ Becky Cox – Community Developer, British Cycling (Moredon Sporting Hub).
Becky is dedicated to making cycling accessible for *everyone*. She supports children, young people, and adults to get cycling through:
- Limitless Swindon inclusive cycling
- Learn to Cycle sessions
- SEND school cycling programmes
With adapted bikes, safe spaces, and tailored guidance, Becky’s motto is simple: *If you want to cycle, she’ll help you find a way. 💙

🌈Nicola Ponton – Head of SEND and Inclusion, Swindon Borough Council.
Nicola leads SEND and Inclusion across Swindon, working to ensure children and young people receive the right support to grow, thrive, and feel valued. 🤝✨

🧩 Hannah Freeland – Designated Social Care Officer for SEND.
Hannah works across Children’s and Adults’ Services, supporting children and young people with SEND and their families. Her role helps strengthen joined‑up support across teams and services.

🏥 Karen King – Children and Young People’s Team Lead, BSW ICB.
Karen oversees projects for children and young people across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire, including key work relating to SEND. She brings a system-wide perspective and a commitment to improving outcomes. 🌼

💬 Why These Sessions Matter
Branches workshops are designed *with you in mind*. They offer:
- A warm, welcoming space
- Direct access to professionals
- Opportunities to ask questions
- A chance to share your experiences and views

Your voice shapes the conversation. Your experiences matter. 💛

📢 No booking required
Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may benefit from attending.

12/02/2026

SEND Families News Splash

The Families SEND News Splash is a monthly newsletter that was developed following a request from families and was first published in December 2021.

It is aimed specifically at parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, and is not a replacement for, or a repeat of, the weekly SEND News Splash.

• To subscribe to this newsletter or to receive previous or back copies, send an email to localoffer@swindon.gov.uk

• The next edition will be sent out at the end of February

11/02/2026

Have you recently changed your contact details? If so, have you let the Travel team know?

It is really important they have your up to date information so they can keep you informed about any changes.

11/02/2026

Swindon Send Families Voice would like to share the following communication from the Swindon Borough Council Travel Team regarding the current bus routes.

Letters have been sent to all parents involved.

We will keep you informed as and when we receive any further updates.

Many thanks

11/02/2026

Survey of SEND Services 2026

Survey of SEND Services that support children/young people and families with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities 2026. Please use the link below to complete this survey;
https://tinyurl.com/mrx8a984

Please share your views on SEND support in Swindon by completing the annual SEND survey. Your feedback helps us improve services for children, young people and families.

10/02/2026

Branches took place this evening with Kirk Anderson as part of our PINS project. Kirk delivered an informative and well‑received session on sleep, a topic that continues to be one of the most frequently raised by parents.

A Microsoft Teams link was also provided to enable families to join the session remotely.

These events are organised to offer parents and carers the opportunity to engage in focused learning on subjects of interest, while also providing a supportive space to connect with others who share similar experiences.

09/02/2026

Branches on Tuesday 10th Feb.

We have had a few parents interested in Kirk's talk for Branches, but due to caring roles, they cannot make it in person.

Therefore, we have set up a Microsoft Team link for any parents who would like to listen to Kirk's talk but are unable to make it to Pinetree's Community Centre.

https://teams.live.com/meet/9341210308746?p=dUGUTY2rzF8NZMSoVB

Meeting ID: 934 121 030 874 6
Passcode: NU6Rd6

06/02/2026

Another busy week for us next week.

We will be visiting Kingfisher Academy with Jodie Clarke on Monday.

Our Branches session is running on Tuesday evening at Pinetrees Community Centre with Kirk Anderson as our guest speaker.

We will be visiting Chiseldon Primary with Kirk Anderson on Wednesday, as well as running a PINS follow up coffee morning at Westrop Primary.

SEND Stay and Play is running as normal on Thursday at The Meadow. We also have our SEND Social Club on Thursday evening. Please email to book a place.

And finally, on Friday, we will be visiting Grange Juniors with Kirk Anderson.

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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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http://www.swindonsendfamiliesvoice.org.uk/

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