Supporting Parents of Children (0–5 & Primary Age) with Additional Needs & SEND: Early Years Mental Health & Wellbeing

Supporting Children While Supporting Yourself

The Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum invites parents, carers, local residents, and community organisations to join us for a supportive and informative face-to-face session focused on early years mental health and wellbeing for children with additional needs and SEND ; while also recognising the emotional wellbeing of parents and carers themselves.

Caring for a child with additional needs can bring joy, but also worries, pressures, stress, and anxiety when navigating services, education, diagnosis pathways, and everyday family life. This forum creates a safe and welcoming space for parents and carers to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and explore support for both their child’s wellbeing and their own mental health.

Join us for an engaging community session bringing together local organisations, practitioners, and support services working with children and families across the neighbourhood.

✨ Why Attend?

🧠 Learn About Local Support

Discover services and community organisations supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, development, SEND needs, and family wellbeing.

💬 Support for Parents & Carers

Explore ways to manage stress, worries, and anxiety while caring for a child with additional needs or SEND.

🫶🏽Connect with Other Families

Meet other parents and carers, share experiences, and build supportive community connections.

❓ Ask Questions and Get Advice

Take part in discussions and Q&A sessions to better understand available support, early intervention pathways, and wellbeing resources.

🤝 Feel More Confident & Supported

Gain practical information, reassurance, and tools to help navigate challenges and support both your child and yourself.

📄 Access Useful Information

Take away local contacts, resources, and information about support available within the community.

🎁 Free Prize Draw

One registered attendee will be randomly selected to receive a £20 digital voucher. The voucher winner will be contacted by email after the session.

This free face-to-face forum is open to parents, carers, local residents, and professionals who want to better understand and support the mental health and wellbeing of children with additional needs and SEND — and the wellbeing of the families who care for them.

🌿  Free Massage Sessions

Relax and unwind with complimentary wellbeing sessions available during the forum. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free refreshments provided. Fully accessible venue.

Backfill available to support small VCS organisations to attend - email vcsneighbourhoods@hcvs.org.uk for details.

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