Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Consultancy Not every child is the same.
Bloom SEND Consultancy is founded on two key beliefs: that every child has the capacity to flourish and thrive, and that every child has the right to a high quality education. When a child has additional needs they may need some extra support to reach their potential.
Bloom supports parents, carers and schools to effectively support children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND), giving every child the chance to flourish and thrive.
Operating as usual
12/07/2022
If you live in Bristol and are a parent/carer of a child with additional needs do consider joining one of these groups in September- a great way to connect with people who might well be walking through similar things to you
Our Autumn Groups are now scheduled, including two face to face groups! Really excited to be gathering in person again, aswell as continuing our wonderful evening zoom groups. Please forward this flyer on to your networks :-)
04/07/2022
A very thorough article with some excellent tips and advice for parents/caters if teens with ADHD
How to empower a teen with ADHD | Psyche Guides As they go through the most challenging period of their life, there are ways you can help them not just cope but thrive
27/06/2022
All Bristol parents/carers who have a child with SEND - I’d highly recommend any support from Murmuration Community Theraoy and this is a taster session so you can see if it’s a fit for you. Please spread the word …
Are you interested in joining a nurture group but would like to dip your toe in first to check? We have a taster session running next week, July 7th, 10:30-11:30. Let us know if you want to reserve a space or share this post with someone who might need a group like this :-)
06/06/2022
Do you live in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire and is your child on the waitlist for a diagnosis for Autism?
Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos (BNSSG) Parent Carer Forums have joined together to provide and host a range of online information sessions and face-to-face workshops delivered by a SEND professional and an experienced SEND parent carer.
These sessions will provide tips on recognising needs together with practical ways to help your child. Even if your child does not receive a diagnosis of autism following assessment, the strategies you learn in this course are likely to still prove helpful.
Please click below to book:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bristol-n-somerset-and-s-glos-parent-carer-forums-41027867683
To keep up to date with all the courses from Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos Parent Carer Forums, please click "follow" on the Eventbrite page.
23/05/2022
An incredibly powerful film. If you work in education, health, social care or have a child with additional needs this is essential viewing.
09/05/2022
It’s Mental Health Awareness week. One of the biggest things we can all do to help foster positive mental wellbeing for ourselves and those around us is to create non-judgemental, safe environments where we are able to talk openly- to say when we are struggling, to voice our worries, loneliness or challenges we are facing. We are not made to do life alone.
Have a look at this link - it has some great resources … https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week/?fbclid=IwAR2Yqbk62UBXXM3-SmpaagkYPgXRYKymJreUZ01LEiCCJ_8qTBG9si2PQ_0 #:~:text=Mental%20Health%20Awareness%20Week%3A%209%2D15%20May%202022
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 9-15 May 2022 and this year we’re using spoken word to show the different ways people talk about their experiences.
08/05/2022
No surprise but nice to see the evidence in a study: schools need to prioritise resourcing support for children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health. It benefits all - child, family and school.
In-school mental health support can reduce school exclusions | Place2Be A new study has found that school-based mental health interventions may positively influence educational engagement.
28/03/2022
Masking is so common and can be so effective that additional needs can easily be missed with a massive impact on mental health.
MASKING can take place in both boys and girls. It’s an overwhelming urge to ‘fit in’ even if it means your own basic needs are not met.
It can look like many things, and is tricky to spot for those who aren’t the person’s main care giver. Which is why it’s often hard for teachers to see.
Prolonged masking can lead to burnout, and can actually become quite traumatising bringing with it the overwhelming feeling of shame.
What would you add to this list below?
Would you like to learn more about masking? We have some webinars coming up that will help you.
05/04 - Autistic Women and Girls, Accepting and Supporting Those on the Spectrum �https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/253113829277
19/04 - Masking + Fawning, How to Support Children and Young People�https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/253201431297
15/03/2022
100% agree with this … so important to be understood and acknowledged when dealing with children who struggle to manage their behaviour
Start with Maslow's hierarchy. Behavior is never a diagnosis. Children excluded from school have higher rates of FSM;Risk of homelessness; Neurodivergent traits; TBI. Hungry kids and those at risk of homelessness are not a good starting point for engaging in education.☂️
09/03/2022
Free webinars for anyone who is interested…some really interesting sessions ….
Free Webinars for Neurodiversity Celebration Week☂️ March 21st 2022. Sign up www.neurodiversity-Celebration-week.com
07/03/2022
A great film explaining and celebrating neurodiversity. Only 1 minute long so do have a watch.
https://youtu.be/7_LIC-9rEi0
28/02/2022
Love this… it’s all too easy to focus on the challenges of ADHD without spending enough time appreciating the brilliant things that so often come with it
A different perspective on ADHD ☂️
14/02/2022
A relevant and interesting read. It needs considering at a local and national level.
https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/primary/levelling-targets-could-erode-inclusivity?fbclid=IwAR0a7hQzckhnV3f_JLExxnOK-5D2saZKmp5F0yGBIBkFoAHOWWed11T_-PE
How new proposals will stop schools being inclusive Moves to put targets on literacy and numeracy sound laudable but the consequence will likely see more children with SEND pushed into more inclusive settings – heaping yet more pressure on their staff and finances
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