What we do - Events

WPCC Information Events

We organize regular information fairs where all parties can get together, get to know each other and get the help or facts they need. Find out about events by taking a look at the articles on this page and/or visit our easy-to-use What's on calendars.

Below you will also find overviews of our previous information events along with presentation slides and our responses to event feedback.

WPCC's November 2024 Preparation for Adulthood Information Event

Thank you to everyone who attended our Preparation for Adulthood Information Event on 28th November 2024 at The Corn Exchange in Devizes; 141 bookings were received for this event and these were made up of parent carers, professionals and some young people. This was a free event for parent carers and professionals who work with children and/or young people who have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND).

The aim of the day was to provide a range of information to help parent carers understand the choices and options available for their young person as they navigate through the SEND journey towards adulthood, showcase elements of the Local Offer in an accessible and interactive format, and provide a comfortable space and opportunities to facilitate networking opportunities for both parent carers and professionals alike.

There were 42 stands in the marketplace covering a variety of information, including the following areas :-

• SEND, Short Breaks youth activities, information for young people, transport, support for parent carers, education and health.
  

Attendees were also able to attend a talk about ‘the Transitions Passport’ delivered by Wiltshire Council’s Moving On Team. There was also a bookable workshop facilitated by Wiltshire College, which covered a variety of topics focusing on building resilience and supporting independence for learners with SEND for when they leave college and move on to adulthood.

Click on the following links to take a look at the following from the day:-

• Wiltshire College Workshop Presentation and additional notes to accompany the slides.
  

Event Evaluation
Take a look at our Evaluation Report to see the comments and feedback received about the day.

WPCC's February 2024 SENDIS Information Event

Thank you to everyone who attended our SENDIS Information Event on 2nd February at Trowbridge Civic Centre; 178 people booked to attend! This was a free event for parent carers and professionals who work with children and/or young people who have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND).

The aim of the event was to provide a range of information to help parent carers understand the choices and options available for their child as they navigate through the SEND journey, showcase elements of the Local Offer in an accessible and interactive format, and provide a comfortable space and opportunities to facilitate networking opportunities for both parent carers and professionals alike.

There were 40 stands in the marketplace covering a variety of information, including the following areas :-

• SEND, Short Breaks youth activities, information for young people, transport, support for parent carers, education and health.
  

Click on the following links to take a look at the following from the day:-

• Parent Carer Engagement Presentation.
  

• Family & Community Learning Information Workshop Presentation
  

Event Evaluation
Take a look at our Evaluation Report to see the comments and feedback received about the day.

WPCC's November 2023 Early Years & Primary Information Event

Thank you to everyone who attended our Early Years and Primary Event on 7th November at Trowbridge Civic Centre; approximately 120 people attended. This was a free event for parent carers and professionals who work with children and/or young people who have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND).

The aim of the event was to provide a range of information to help parent carers of early years and primary-aged children understand the choices and options available for their child as they navigate through the SEND journey, showcasing elements of the Local Offer in an accessible and interactive format, and providing a comfortable space and opportunities to facilitate networking opportunities for both parent carers and professionals.

There were 31 stands in the information marketplace covering a variety of information, including the following areas:-

• Statutory SEND, Children’s Centres, District Specialist Centres, Local Offer, Adoption and Fostering Support, Family Hubs and Carer Advice, Support and Representation.
  
  
  

Click on the following links to take a look at the following from the day: -

• Family Hubs presentation. (Since our event there has been a further update on Family Hubs that you can read here])
  

• Five to Thrive Parenting workshop presentation slides. There are also some additional notes made by our WPCC team during the presentation which also includes details of some of the books and resources the presenters brought to the workshop – workshop notes
  
  

Event Evaluation
Take a look at our Evaluation Report to see the comments and feedback received about the day.

WPCC's November 2022 Preparation for Adulthood Information Event

Thank you to everyone who attended our Preparation for Adulthood Event on Wednesday 2nd November at Trowbridge Civic Centre; approximately 150 people attended. This was a free event for parent carers and professionals who work with children and/or young people who have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND). The aim of the event was to provide a range of information to help parent carers understand some of the choices and options available for their child as they support them to prepare for their adult life.

There were 34 stands in the information marketplace covering a variety of information, including the following areas:-

• SEND, Short Breaks youth activities, information for young people, transport, support for parent carers, education, training, employment support and health.

Click on the following links to take a look at the following from the day: -

• Preparing for Adulthood Workshop Presentation Slides
  
• Workshop – Additional notes and comments
  

Event Evaluation
Take a look at our Evaluation Report to see the comments and feedback received about the day.

WPCC’s March Information Event – Anxiety Workshop Slides

The workshop on anxiety at our recent information event on 25th March 2022 was well received by those who attended. We are delighted to now be able to share the slides from this session, which include updated links and additional information in response to questions from parent carers who attended the sessions.

Please be mindful that some of the signposting suggested on the slides will possibly go out of date in time.

Please see the presentation slides: Anxiety WPCC Workshop 25 March 22