Plymouth Parent Carer Voice

23/06/2026

Did you know that the Plymouth Enhanced Bus Partnership is trialling new braille and audio-visual resources to make bus travel more accessible?

The trial launched on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 and will last approximately 6 months.

This trial aims to help blind and visually impaired passengers, as well as other bus users, to travel more independently and with confidence.

All braille and audio-visual trial materials have been produced by All Things Dotty, a Plymouth-based company, specialising in producing accessible information.

Please tell the Bus Partnership your thoughts and feedback on this accessible bus information. Link is in the shared post below 👇

🚌 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀
All Things Dotty, in collaboration with Plymouth City Council have launched "Accessible Bus Stops". Timetables are available printed, brailled and available for people to scan using QR codes, giving access to audio timetable information at Plymouth Citybus Travel Centre on Royal Parade.

There are also Braille bus stop signs available on all bus stops at Derriford Hospital and the Royal Eye Infirmary allowing visually impaired people to find out where they are and where they need to go.

This is a trail, to help blind and visually impaired passengers, travel more independently, so feedback vital in making public transport information more accessible.

For more information and to leave feedback, visit: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/bus-accessibility-trial

23/06/2026

This time next week, we will be at the University of Plymouth for the SEND Conference.

⭐If you have registered:
❗Look out for emails to book your lunch. They were sent out on Tues 16th June and Mon 22nd June. Please respond NOW so we can place an order.

⭐If you have NOT registered:
➡Just drop in and join us anyway. We just won't be able to provide you with a lunch.

⭐If you have any questions:
➡Please do not hesitate to contact us

⭐If you have any worries about joining us:
➡Please get in touch, and we will do our best to help you ☺️

22/06/2026

Summer 2026 Fit and Fed Programme is out now! Please take a look at the post below 👇

If you are booking for a child or young person with SEND, we always recommend checking in with the provider to make sure they can meet the needs of your child or young person.

☀️ Summer 2026 Fit and Fed Programme – book now!

There’s something for everyone this summer, including:
⚽A huge range of holiday clubs with activities ranging from football and dance to watersports and theatre
🚸SEND holiday clubs & activities for children with more complex needs
🎳Teen Taster sessions for 12 to 16 year olds, with activities like retro gaming and stand up paddleboarding

Fit and Fed On Tour will also be back every Tuesday throughout August.

The Fit and Fed programme supports children who receive benefits-related free school meals during the main school holidays. Find out more and book your place at: www.plymouth.gov.uk/fitandfed

22/06/2026

Face to face meet ups this week with the CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team Plymouth.

They will also be joining us at the SEND Conference next week ☺️

✨What’s on this week✨

Monday -
Coffee and Connect ☕️ 09:00 - 11:00 - Rees Centre Wellbeing Hub (PL7 2PS)

Wednesday -
Coffee and Connect ☕️ 09:15 - 10:45 - High View School (PL3 6JQ)

Thursday -
Sound Asleep Parent/Carer Workshop 💤 (these need to be booked in advance, please pop us an email if you would like to book on)

Friday -
Coffee and Connect ☕️ 11:15-12:45 - Plymstock Library (PL9 9BU)

Hosted by Livewell Southwest - A free service for 0-18 year olds with any neurodivergent need, and their families (no diagnosis required).

22/06/2026

⭐Incorporating Makaton into Speech and Language
📅Wednesday, 24th June
⏰Midday
💻Online

We hope you can join us with Naomi Jeffs from Plymouth Family Hubs for this online session. She will cover the support Family Hubs offer around Makaton and speech and language, as well as look at why Makaton can be helpful for children with speech and language delays and/or SEND.

Visit our website to register to join us. When you register, you will be sent a link to the session.

20/06/2026

⭐PPCV SEND Conference
📅Tuesday 30th June, 2026
📍University of Plymouth, Rolle Building, PL4 8AA

We have extended our registration deadline for the SEND Conference until 10:00 am on Monday, 22nd June. Registering in advance means that you can receive a FREE snack lunch at the event.

You don't have to register to join us, though. Just drop in at any point during the day. We just won't be able to provide you with lunch.

Please visit our website for more information and to book yourself in.

20/06/2026

Join us in an online conversation about using Makaton to support your child’s speech and language development

📅Wednesday, 24th June
⏰Midday
💻Online

Naomi Jeffs from Plymouth Family Hubs will be joining us online. She will cover the support Family Hubs offer around Makaton and speech and language, as well as look at why Makaton can be helpful for children with speech and language delays and/or SEND.

Visit our website to register to join us. When you register, you will be sent a link to the session.

19/06/2026

We are looking forward to the launch of the Laira Green Satellite Family Hub from 3pm today. If you are supporting a child or young person with SEND, pop over for a chat with us 😊

19/06/2026

⭐PPCV SEND Conference
📅Tuesday 30th June, 2026
📍University of Plymouth, Rolle Building, PL4 8AA

Today is the last chance you will get to register in advance to attend our FREE SEND Conference AND receive a FREE snack lunch*

Lots of graphics are attached to this post to remind you about who will be there and the talks that you may choose to listen to.

* Not registered but still want to join us? No problem. Just drop in at any point during the day. We just won't be able to provide you with lunch.

18/06/2026

Look who we will be joined by in the Rolle Marquee on Tuesday, 30th June 2026.

It is not too late to book yourself in to attend.