Parents and Carers Events
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| Tuesday 7th April 2026
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Meet and Chat to other Carers in Salisbury
If you are an unpaid carer who finds it difficult to attend daytime groups, Carer Corner may be just what you are looking for.
Carer Corner is new initiative that is being offered in partnership between Carers Together Wiltshire and Alabaré Riverside Sanctuary.
Come along for a chat, relax and catch-up with other unpaid carers; it’s all about connecting, having fun and looking after your mental well-being!
No need to book – just turn up on the day.
Please Note:- New visitors to the Sanctuary will need to register on arrival.
Carer Corner takes place at:- Riverside Sanctuary, 2 Watt Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
Next sessions:-
• Tuesday 13th January 2026
• Tuesday 10th February 2026
• Tuesday 10th March 2026
• Tuesday 7th April 2026
For more details and to double-check dates, please visit their [website]
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 13th April 2026
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The courses take place in small, friendly groups with experienced tutors. Learners progress along an individualised learner journey and feel a sense of achievement through each stage of the course according to their personalised goals.
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| Wednesday 15th April 2026
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The Haven - Corsham
The Haven is a free parent support group for families with any neurodivergent children/ young people (ADHD, autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, dyspraxia and dyslexia). It’s a place where parent carers can share experiences and strategies together.
The group is led by Debbie Riall who previously worked as an autism specialist. She has also written a number of books relating to autism which offer practical strategies for both families and professionals.
The Haven runs one morning each month at Rudloe Community Centre, Corsham and there is also a monthly evening group at Corsham Baptist Church.
For session dates and more information, please see the poster below and contact Debbie at:- theautrm1@gmail.com
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 21st April 2026
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Self-Help Group for Unpaid Carers in Lyneham and Bradenstoke
The Toucan Café is a self-help group for unpaid carers that meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
Health professionals and members of support organisations visit the cafe on invitation, to help with advice and support.
You can be sure of a warm welcome, join for a coffee/tea, hosted by Sue, John and Stevie.
Meetings are held alternatively at The Cross Keys Inn, Bradenstoke and Cotswold House, Lyneham.
Upcoming dates
The Cross Keys Inn, Bradenstoke on:
- Tuesday 17th March 2026
- Tuesday 19th May 2026
- Tuesday 21st July 2026
- Tuesday 15th September 2026
- Tuesday 17th November 2026
Cotswold House, Lyneham on:
- Tuesday 20th January 2026
- Tuesday 17th February 2026
- Tuesday 21st April 2026
- Tuesday 16th June 2026
- Tuesday 19th August 2026
- Tuesday 20th October 2026
See the [Bradenstoke and Lyneham Toucan Café webpage] for more dates and information.
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 28th April 2026
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The Haven - Corsham
The Haven is a free parent support group for families with any neurodivergent children/ young people (ADHD, autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, dyspraxia and dyslexia). It’s a place where parent carers can share experiences and strategies together.
The group is led by Debbie Riall who previously worked as an autism specialist. She has also written a number of books relating to autism which offer practical strategies for both families and professionals.
The Haven runs one morning each month at Rudloe Community Centre, Corsham and there is also a monthly evening group at Corsham Baptist Church.
For session dates and more information, please see the poster below and contact Debbie at:- theautrm1@gmail.com
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 29th April 2026
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Have Your Say on Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) in Wiltshire Secondary Schools
Wiltshire Council is carrying out a review of Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) in mainstream secondary schools.
ELP is additional funding that is given to each secondary school to support children with a high level of special educational needs. These learners will most usually have Communication and Interaction needs (including autism) and/or Cognition and Learning needs, and will have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). ELP is different to the support provided by Secondary Resource Bases.
Colleagues from Wiltshire Council would like to have a conversation with parent carers of pupils with EHCPs who are being supported in their mainstream secondary school, receiving additional and tailored support due to their complex needs and inclusion support. If you are a parent carer of a primary pupil aged with an EHCP who is preparing to transfer to mainstream secondary and may require ELP, we would also be keen for you to be part of the conversation, as we are keen to hear your views and ideas also.
Examples of the types of ELP support by secondary schools might be:
- through support in a nurturing environment for part of the school day,
- being part of enhanced literacy and numeracy sessions,
- additional intervention in school such as specific therapies or one to one tuition
These are merely examples; individual secondary schools approach ELP support differently as there is no standardised model at the moment.
We are holding two online engagement sessions on Wednesday 29th April which will be jointly facilitated by the WPCC and a representative from Wiltshire Council:
- 10.30am to 12.00pm
- 4.30pm to 6.00pm
These conversations will be informal and friendly and are aimed at helping the Local Authority plan for future Enhanced Learning Provision in the secondary phase.
If you are interested in being part of this important review and to share your views and experiences, please click [HERE] to book your place on your preferred session. The WPCC will contact everyone who has booked to attend at least a day before their chosen session with the joining link.
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| Consultations for ages
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