Rainbow Parents Carers Forum

Rainbow Parents Carers Forum Rainbow Parents Carers Forum is a support group and independent voice for parents and carers who have a child with a disability or additional needs.

Rainbow Parents Carers Forum is a support group and independent voice for parents and carers who have a child with a disability or additional needs in Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. The Forum is run by parents for parents and has been around for 35 years. It was originally set up in 1986 as the Floyd Group, a support group for families attending the Trent Day Nursery in Nottingham. Over th

e years the group has grown and shrunk with the support of several national charities. During the three year 'Aiming High for Disabled Children' Programme, the group became a forum. In 2011 the group became an independent parent-led organisation and registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in January 2014. To support families, Rainbow runs regular inclusive family activities such as supported play activities, a Befriending Social Group and monthly swimming sessions. For some families this is a lifeline. We also host monthly parent to parent meetings where parents and carers can meet to share information and advice and offer support to each other. We currently have approximately 700 parents and carers on our database who we keep informed via our regular email bulletin and peer networks. Our Nottingham City Parent Representatives shape and influence services on both a local and national level as part of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums. Rainbow is recognised as an essential means of support for many families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities that would otherwise be isolated.

27/08/2026

⭐The Young People’s Zone!⭐
It is specifically designed for young people aged 13-25 with SEND, there is lots of useful information and advice about becoming an adult.

What young people say about the Zone: 🗣‘I like the website; it is very informative and covers lots of things that young people need. I think it is very user friendly’

Find out more👇
https://askusnotts.org.uk/YPZ


26/08/2026
26/08/2026

The biggest changes to England's SEND system in over a decade are being decided now. With a new Prime Minister and Education Secretary in post, we need to ensure the SEND system reforms put disabled children, families and their rights at the heart of the agenda. We have written directly to them to m...

25/08/2026

It's almost time for the kids to go back to school, which means new school uniforms for many 👔

Uniforms can be a big expense for many parents and carers 💸

We have partnered with Cress to provide affordable school uniforms for families across the city 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Check the Cress website to see if your school has signed up 🎒

https://www.wearecress.com/

25/08/2026

Parents and carers of children with 👇

We understand that the start of a new school year can be challenging for children and young people with SEND, especially if you are fighting to secure the right provision for your child.

Our online hub, 'Back to school: your questions answered', pulls together all our useful info and resources to help guide you as your child starts a new school year.

Here's what you need to know: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/listing/category/back-to-school-hub

24/08/2026

We are recruiting a part-time Service Coordinator and welcome applications from parent carers and practitioners with relevant skills and experience. The closing date is Sunday 30 August 2026 at 17:00.

See the job description linked below for more information and please share with anybody who may be suitable. You can email [email protected] for a full application pack.

20/08/2026

September is getting closer, but what happens if your child still doesn’t have a school place?

If your child is disabled or has additional needs and you’re still waiting for a placement to be confirmed, you may be feeling worried, frustrated or unsure where to turn.

Your local authority or Education Authority still has responsibilities to make sure your child can access an appropriate education. You do not simply have to accept that they will be left without one.

We’ve updated our guidance to explain:

💚 What the law says
💚 What to do if a school hasn’t been named
💚 How to challenge delays
💚 Your rights across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
💚 Where to get further advice

Find our updated guidance in the comments 🔗

19/08/2026

Please see below the Notts CYP sessions at Monty Hind for the next few weeks.
There are a few sessions not on, and then we have the bank holiday Monday.....so please check your sessions and if they on before you attend the centre.
Any questions then please call the office: 0115 9705405
Thank you.

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C/O 2A Cross Street, NG5 7BL
Nottingham
NG75QE

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