Swindon SEND Families Voice

26/01/2026

The next Branches will be part of the PINS project which will take place on Tuesday 10th February at 6:30pm at Pinetrees Community Centre, SN2 1RF.

We are pleased to welcome back Jodie Clarke, Children's Well-being Practitioner & Autism Specialist and Kirk Anderson as our guest speakers. Both bring extensive professional experience and a depth of knowledge that families consistently value.

This session will focus on Sleep, a topic frequently raised by parents and carers seeking practical guidance and understanding.

We encourage attendees to join us for what promises to be an informative and supportive discussion. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may benefit from attending.

23/01/2026

Next week, we will be visiting 3 of our PINS Schools.

On Monday, we will be visiting Chiseldon Primary School with Jodie Clarke.
On Thursday, we will be visiting Colebrook Primary with Becky Richens.
And on Friday, we will be visiting Badbury Park with Kirk Anderson

SEND Stay and Play will be running as usual on Thursday at The Meadow.

22/01/2026

Swindon SEND Families Voice hosted an engaging PINS session at Badbury Primary School alongside Becky Richens, creating a warm and open space for parents to explore mental health, ask questions, and build meaningful connections.

The session also offered families the chance to meet members of our SSFV team and learn more about the support available within their school community.

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20/01/2026

Another busy day for Swindon SEND Families Voice.

Branches took place today with Sue Barnes and Dr Molly Moffat, along with our Young Persons Champion. This session offers parents and carers the chance to gain information and speak with professionals in a relaxed, informal setting.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers for joining us and taking time out of their busy schedules to support Branches. Their contribution is truly appreciated.

20/01/2026

1 week to go and there are still spaces available for Becky Richens ADHD programme.

All details are below including the link to book.

Over six weeks, each session focuses on a different topic, offering practical tools, gentle guidance, and time for sharing in a calm, judgement-free space. Connect with others who understand your experiences, honour your energy, and leave each week with strategies to navigate life with confidence an...

19/01/2026

SSFV held another session at Grange Juniors for PINS (Partnerships for Neurodiversity in Schools) Project with Jodie Clarke, Children's Well-being Practitioner & Autism Specialist. This initiative is all about empowering schools, families, and communities to better support young people who may be neurodivergent or struggling with their emotional well-being.

Jodie Clarke offered staff and parents a meaningful opportunity to deepen their understanding about Burnout. Our SSFV representatives were also on hand throughout the session, providing support and helping to create a welcoming, reflective space for everyone involved.

19/01/2026

SSFV held another session at Peatmoor primary for PINS (Partnerships for Neurodiversity in Schools) Project with Becky Richens. This initiative is all about empowering schools, families, and communities to better support young people who may be neurodivergent or struggling with their emotional well-being.

Becky Richens offered staff and parents a meaningful opportunity to deepen their understanding of mental health. Our SSFV representatives were also on hand throughout the session, providing support and helping to create a welcoming, reflective space for everyone involved.

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16/01/2026

Swindon SEND Families Voice are holding their next SEND Social Club on the 12th February.

Booking is essential - all details are on the poster.

Please confirm how many parents/carers will be attending and how many young people and their ages.

16/01/2026

We have a busy one next week!

We will be visiting two of our PINS schools on Monday. We are going to Peatmoor Primary with Becky Richens and Grange Juniors with Jodie Clarke.

We are running our Branches session at Coleview Community Centre on Tuesday morning. There is no need to book.

We will be visiting Lawn Primary with Kirk Anderson on Wednesday

We have our SEND Stay and Play as usual on Thursday and we will also be visiting Badbury Park with Becky Richens

And Finally, on Friday, we will be visiting Lainesmead Primary with Kirk Anderson.

15/01/2026

Swindon SEND Families Voice will be holding their next breakfast catch-up on Tuesday 3rd February at the Toby Carvery.

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 afielden.ssfv@outlook.com

13/01/2026

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.

13/01/2026

Swindon SEND Families Voice have just released their January E‑Bulletin, packed with updates, opportunities, and useful information for SEND families and professionals.
Link to the Ebulletin is attached below;
https://tinyurl.com/dsuu5m3c

If you are not already signed up to our mailing list, you can join using the link below;
https://swindonsendfamiliesvoice.org.uk/mailing-list-sign-up/

Please do share it with anyone who may benefit, the more families we reach, the stronger our SEND community becomes.

Check out this A4 designed by Swindon SEND Families Voice.