Face-to-Face Compass drop in sessions at the One Stop Shops

Compass are launching weekly drop-in sessions to provide advice and signposting for families from pregnancy through to teenage years. 

These sessions are designed to help support parents and carers navigate where and how to access the right support available locally. We can offer guidance and connect families to services that can help with a range of needs, including parenting support and community resources.

Drop-in details:

• Patchway One Stop Shop – Tuesdays
• Kingswood One Stop Shop – Wednesdays
• Yate One Stop Shop – Thursdays

All sessions run from 9am – 12:30pm.

No appointment needed – families can simply come along and chat with our friendly team.

The first session takes place on Tuesday 13 January at Patchway One Stop Shop.

If you are working with families who may benefit from advice or support, please signpost them to these sessions. This is a great opportunity for families to get practical help in an informal setting.

Please see the attached poster

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Parents plus Teens

An evidence-based parenting group promoting effective communication and positive relationships in families, children and adolescents aged 5 to 16 years.

A 10 week parent group taking place every Tuesday

From 13^th Jan 2026 to 24^th  (excluding half term break)

It will take place in Kingswood Hub from 10.00am – 12:30pm. The group will be facilitated by family support workers from the Families Plus 5-18 Team

For more information, or if you would like to make a referral, please contact our Compass team through Access and Response on 01454866000

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Parenting group for parents/carers of children with ADHD

Please find attached the flyers for the next parenting group for parents of children with ADHD.  The next groups are running as follows:-

1.           Kingswood Hub Thursday mornings / 10.00am – 12.30pm / 29th Jan – 26th March (excluding February half term)

2.           Patchway Children’s Centre Thursday evenings / 6pm – 8.30pm / 29th Jan – 26th March (excluding February half term)

Please send referrals to ParentingADHD@southglos.gov.uk with the following information:-

•             Name of parent / Carer:

•             Contact details for parent – tel no. & email address:

•             Locality for group – Patchway or Kingswood

•             Child’s Name and age:  

•             Number of children in family:

•             Diagnosis of ADHD / Assessment pathway in progress / No diagnosis or assessment pathway yet:

Parenting When Separated

A practical and positive evidence-based course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce

A 6-week course starting on Thursday 29^th  January to Thursday 12^th March  9.30-12 at Christchurch School , Hanham, Bristol

For more information or to reserve your place contact relationshipsmatter@southglos.gov.uk  or Tel  07900703452

There is no course on Thursday 19^th February  due to the school holiday.

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King’s Trust Updates

Team Programme – Boost your confidence!

We are thrilled to announce our Team programme is back in Bristol!

Starting on the 26^th January 2026, our 12-week programme for 16-25 years old focuses on personal development. During the programme, young people will:

• Gain new skills and develop confidence
• Meet like-minded people
• Take part in a community project
• Go on a fun-filled residential trip
• Develop English and Maths skills
• Plan for the future and be supported with interview practice and CV building

Please see attached the leaflet for more information about the programme and what to expect from each week.

To refer a young person for this programme, please use our referral link: King's Trust Referral Partner Enquiry Form 25-26 (Page 1 of 2)

or email outreach.bristol@kingstrust.org.uk

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Pathways to Independence (PTI) Parenting Special Needs Group, starting 20th January 2026. The program will run over 7 weeks.

The Pathways to Independence Team are offering a parenting programme for parents/ carers of:

• Young people who have a disability, aged 10 to 25 years.
• Young people with learning disabilities and additional permanent, substantial conditions such as ASD, ADHD, or physical disabilities.
• Children and young people aged 10 to 25 years who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place or in progress.
• Young people who have previously been supported by an EHCP, but it may have ceased.

The Pathway to Independence (PTI) Parenting Programme is based on the Parents Plus Special Needs Programme which is a solution-focused, trauma-informed and evidence-based course built on parents’ strengths. The overall goal of this programme is to support parents and to help them to have close, connected family relationships.

The PTI parenting programme:

• can be delivered in both group settings and on a one-to-one basis.
• is parent-led, recognising parents as the experts on their own children.
• encourages parents to share their knowledge within groups, with facilitators building on ideas and expertise.
• can be used universally, preventatively, or as a targeted intervention.
• provides opportunities to develop and strengthen support networks with other parents and carers.
• is facilitated and includes discussion, guest speakers, handouts, homework tasks, and self-care exercises.

The first programme starts on Tuesday 20 January and runs until Tuesday 10 March 2026 (excluding 17 February half term). It will be taking place at Kingswood Children’s Centre, Hollow Rd, Bristol BS15 9TP from 6pm to 8.30pm.

Important:

• Participants must enrol before attending (details on the flyer).
• This is not a drop-in group.
• Parents must have young people between the age of 10-25yrs old who have EHCP, applying for EHCP or previously had EHCP as well as the young people having long term disability.

We’d appreciate it if you could share this information should it feel relevant or contact us on PTI.Parenting@southglos.gov.uk if you have parents who are interested or if you have any questions or need further details.

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Cygnet Course, Specifically, for parents and carers of autistic children and young people, – spaces available!

We still have 2 places left on a new Cygnet parent support programme course starting on  Friday  16 January 2026 in Bradley Stoke. Specifically, for parents and carers of autistic children and young people, it will run each week for 7 weeks and there is no charge.  

The Bradley Stoke course will begin at 10am in the Baileys Court Activity Centre.  

We also have a new released course starting on Wednesday 25 February 10.00am at Turnberries in Thornbury.

Parents of autistic children face the usual positive and difficult challenges of parenting and quite a few more. Attending Cygnet gives parents and carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of autism and look at practical solutions to support their child.  

It also provides the opportunity to meet other people in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal, but supportive, atmosphere.  

• There are some criteria to attend;  
• The child must be aged 5-18;  
• They must have a formal diagnosis of Autism from a professional;  
• They must live in South Gloucestershire and not attended a Cygnet course previously.  

Parents and carers can book directly using EEQU https://eequ.org/cygnetautismsupportforparents  

For more information please visit our web page: https://www.turtlecyp.co.uk/welcome-to-turtle-cyp/cygnet/  

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CBeebies Parenting support

CBeebies Parenting is a completely free BBC resource full of expert advice, fun activities and trusted content to support families with children under five.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

The website includes over 1,300 videos and articles designed for both parents/carers and Early Years professionals. It covers everything from children’s speech, language and communication to routines, mealtimes, potty training, school readiness and emotional development. 

We also have a dedicated Professionals’ Area with downloadable tools, group session plans and SEND-friendly resources.

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Women’s Work Lab – support to get mum’s back into the workplace.

I am getting in touch regarding the spaces we have still available on our upcoming South Glos / North Bristol Programme that is due to start in January. 

We are hoping you might be able to push this out with any newsletters, on any communication apps / social media please. 

Applications are currently open and we still have spaces.

The main things you need to know:

• Free 12 week part time programme starting January 13th 2026. 
• We are open to mums who are unemployed or mums who might be working part time or those who aren't eligible to receive benefits. 
• Applications welcome from across WECA providing mums can get to Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1LG
• If you have young children the job centre should be able to help with additional childcare via the Flexible Support Fund. Speak to your job coach. 
• Travel expenses provided for the training and work placements via the Flexible Support Fund. 
• Mums can apply via our website www.womensworklab.co.uk  

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Free ESOL Classes for Beginners

Do you want to learn English? A new ESOL Beginners’ course for every resettling community in South Gloucestershire will start from January.

⏰ When is it? Thursday morning during 15 January - 26 March 2026

📕 What will you learn?

- Daily Life: How to say hello, ask for the time, and use the bus.

- Life skills: Learning numbers and how to share your personal information.

- Basics: The English alphabet, letter sounds, and simple sentences.

📗 Who can join?

Free for refugees, asylum seekers, and resettling communities in SG

Priority is for people who have been in the UK for less than 1 year

📘 Time and Place:

It will be in the morning. We will tell you the exact time and location very soon!

▶️Please register here : https://forms.office.com/e/Kbfqd1dKSs

📢 Know someone who could be interested in this? Forward this message to help your friends and family get these benefits too! 🚀
Thank you.

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Roots & Rhythms: A Global Well-being Retreat, taking place on:

Sunday, 11th January 2026
11:00am – 3:00pm
Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, BS15 4RQ

This inclusive Wellbeing Day has been created to support, uplift, and bring together South Gloucestershire’s ethnically diverse communities.

This will be a nourishing and restorative way to start 2026: a moment to pause, reconnect, and experience different wellbeing practices in a welcoming, community-led environment. The day will feature a variety of taster workshops and activities, including therapy talks, journaling, music, yoga, breathwork, movements, and more, along with stalls from local wellbeing and community service providers.
Light lunch provided & transport costs fully refunded if needed

We warmly welcome you to attend, participate, and help us amplify the event across your networks.

STEP- Specialist Employment and Training Programme

World Jewish Relief  be hosting two Open Webinars in Cantonese about STEP –  Specialist Employment and Training Programme, funded by the UK Government and delivered in partnership with the British Council.

The webinars will take place on Tuesday, 23rd December:

- 10:00 AM - Explore and overcome: challenges of job searching in the UK.

- 8:00 PM - STEP programme introduction

During both sessions, participants will receive key information about the programme, learn how to register, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the STEP team.

Registration for the webinars is available here.

STEP is now accepting applications from Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders residing in England. Full details about the programme are also available on our website.