This is an open invitation to Bristol parents of children with labels of SEND.  CSIE is offering a free workshop to explore strategies for parental wellbeing and advocating for disabled children’s rights in education.

“Paving the way to better outcomes for our children” is a 2-hour workshop co-facilitated by Mental Health and Wellbeing Trainer Marianne Carter and CSIE’s director Dr Artemi Sakellariadis. It will take place in a range of locations across Bristol, between March and June 2025.  

This workshop aims to empower parents to advocate for their children’s rights in education, by offering practical knowledge and tools to:

  • support parental wellbeing & resilience 
  • ensure that children’s needs are well met in school

The workshop will cover:

  • Understanding mental health and wellbeing
  • Maximising wellbeing and minimising stress in our daily lives
  • Exploring different ways of understanding disability
  • Understanding and protecting children’s rights in education
  • Support and resources

This workshop is available to book on the following dates and locations:

(Sarah, please place hyperlink from each location to relevant Eventbrite page)

Avonmouth: 7 April and 9 June 

Barton Hill: 31 March and 19 May 

Brislington: 12 May and 2 June 

Fishponds: 7 April and 16 June 

Knowle: 31 March and 19 May 

Lockleaze: 21 May and 16 June 

Southmead: 7 April and 9 June 

St Paul’s: 12 May and 2 June 

The workshop is free to attend on all the above dates and locations, thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to whom we remain grateful.