Swindon SEND Families Voice

13/11/2025

Swindon SEND Families Voice was proud to take part in the Project Search Interest Evening alongside Swindon Borough Council, New College, Project Search DfN, Horizons College, Amazon, and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

It was fantastic to see so many parents and young people attend, bringing thoughtful questions and genuine enthusiasm. We are honoured to be part of a project that opens up meaningful pathways and possibilities for young people.

11/11/2025

Swindon SEND Families Voice will be holding their next breakfast catch up on Thursday 4th December at the Dockle Farmhouse.

An informal get together for all parents/carers.

To book a place please email afielden.ssfv@outlook.com

A chance to meet up with some of the Swindon SEND Families Voice team, have a breakfast or just a cuppa, chat with other parents/carers and make new friends.

07/11/2025

Next week, we will be running two PINS coffee mornings. Our first is at Peatmoor Primary on Tuesday morning at 9.15am. Our second is at Colebrook Primary on Thursday morning at 9.15am.

We will be running our SEND Stay and Play on Thursday morning at The Meadow.

And finally, we will be running our SEND Social Club on Thursday evening at The Meadow. Please email to book a place.

06/11/2025

Swindon Borough Council and New College Swindon have joined forced again to deliver the fourth Project SEARCH cohort starting in September 2026.💙

This is a life-changing supported internship programme designed for young people with learning disabilities and autism who are ready to take their first steps into the world of work.
Join us next week on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 5:00pm on the 6th Floor, Institute of Technology, North Star Campus, Swindon to learn more about the programme, meet the team, and hear how this initiative is helping young people build confidence, gain vital employability skills, and access meaningful work-based learning opportunities.

We’ll have host businesses, and tutors and employability coaches on hand to chat with and ask questions.
🔗Register your interest here: http://bit.ly/3LIULFm

We are proud to be joining forces once again with Swindon Borough Council and New College Swindon to deliver our fourth Project SEARCH cohort starting in September 2026.💙

This is a life-changing supported internship programme designed for young people with learning disabilities and autism who are ready to take their first steps into the world of work.

Join us next week on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 5:00pm on the 6th Floor, Institute of Technology, North Star Campus, Swindon to learn more about the programme, meet the team, and hear how this initiative is helping young people build confidence, gain vital employability skills, and access meaningful work-based learning opportunities.

We’ll have host businesses, and tutors and employability coaches on hand to chat with and ask questions.

🔗Register your interest here: http://bit.ly/3LIULFm

06/11/2025

Swindon Borough Council and New College Swindon have joined forced again to deliver the fourth Project SEARCH cohort starting in September 2026.💙

This is a life-changing supported internship programme designed for young people with learning disabilities and autism who are ready to take their first steps into the world of work.

Join us next week on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 5:00pm on the 6th Floor, Institute of Technology, North Star Campus, Swindon to learn more about the programme, meet the team, and hear how this initiative is helping young people build confidence, gain vital employability skills, and access meaningful work-based learning opportunities.

We’ll have host businesses, and tutors and employability coaches on hand to chat with and ask questions.

🔗Register your interest here: http://bit.ly/3LIULFm

We are proud to be joining forces once again with Swindon Borough Council and New College Swindon to deliver our fourth Project SEARCH cohort starting in September 2026.💙

This is a life-changing supported internship programme designed for young people with learning disabilities and autism who are ready to take their first steps into the world of work.

Join us next week on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 5:00pm on the 6th Floor, Institute of Technology, North Star Campus, Swindon to learn more about the programme, meet the team, and hear how this initiative is helping young people build confidence, gain vital employability skills, and access meaningful work-based learning opportunities.

We’ll have host businesses, and tutors and employability coaches on hand to chat with and ask questions.

🔗Register your interest here: http://bit.ly/3LIULFm

04/11/2025

Swindon SEND Families Voice are holding their next SEND Social Club on the 13th November.

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.

04/11/2025

A date for your diary Branches taking place on the 18th November at 10am at Park South Activity Room. No need to book please do come along and share with others who may be interested.

Swindon SEND Families Voice warmly invites you to our next Branches session on;

📅 Tuesday 18th November
🕙 10:00am
📍 at Park South Community Centre, Activity Room, Swindon, SN3 2ES.

We are delighted to be joined by a range of passionate professionals who champion the wellbeing and growth of children and young people.

In attendance we have;

- Paul Dobson – STEP (Swindon)
For over 40 years, STEP has been a lifeline for children and young people navigating life’s challenges. Through a therapeutic, child-centred approach, STEP creates inclusive, nurturing spaces where every child feels heard, valued, and supported. Their work helps build confidence, manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with family, friends, and learning.

- Jade – Inspire Enrichment
Jade leads the creative and enrichment sessions during term time and directs Inspire’s new holiday workshops. She’s passionate about nurturing young people’s creative curiosity and is developing outreach projects that weave together workshops, festivals, and collaborations with other organisations to build thriving, connected communities.

- Ellie – Hunt Scholars Tuition
Ellie oversees alternative provision, after-school and holiday tuition, and wraparound neurodiversity support. As a neurodivergent teacher and parent to three children with diverse educational journeys, Ellie brings lived experience and deep expertise to her team’s mission: providing high-quality, accessible education that supports the whole person—so young people can thrive both in school and beyond.

- Fran Hanrahan– Drawing and Talking Practitioner
Fran offers therapeutic support through a gentle, child-led approach that helps children express themselves safely and creatively. Her sessions are non-intrusive and tailored to each child’s pace and needs.

✨ No need to book just come along!

We will be there to welcome you with warmth, conversation, and connection.

31/10/2025

🎃 A spooktacular time was had by all at our Stay and Play Halloween party! This year, we were thrilled to extend the celebration to include young people aged 10–25, alongside their parents and carers. The atmosphere was full of laughter, creativity, and connection — a joyful reminder of the power of inclusive community spaces.

29/10/2025

If you know a young person aged 18 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), our Supported Internship Programme could be the perfect next step.

Come along to our information evening on Wednesday, 12 November at the Institute of Technology, North Star Campus, from 5pm until 7pm, to find out more and meet our team and current interns.

To register your interest please use the form below;
https://tinyurl.com/3dk86bwf

For more information please use the links below;
https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20202/preparing_for_adult_life/1583/dfn_project_search

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632817370120905/permalink/24793710233604958/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632817370120905/permalink/24607320242243959/

24/10/2025

Are you a parent and/or carer in Swindon?

The survey is for parents/carers of children and young people of all ages, your views will be used to help shape future services for families in the local area.

Survey ends 18th November Please complete where possible either via the QR code or via this link below;
https://tinyurl.com/6f7b6h53

22/10/2025

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 3rd November.

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

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

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

22/10/2025

Our next community PINS Event is running on Monday 24th November at 9.30am at the Punjabi Community Centre.

Kirk Anderson will be coming to do a talk on Understanding Challenging Behaviours.

There is no need to book. Please come along, meet the team, have a hot drink and a biscuit and enjoy the talk.

Please note the event will start at 9:30 due to the booking of the hall.