Events for parents and carers

In Camden, we offer a range of inclusive parenting classes, which are open to everyone. We also offer activities for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and events and training opportunities for their parents and carers.

SENDIASS Camden SEND Father’s Group

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) are running an event for dads and male carers of children and young people with SEND to connect, share experiences and support each other.

For more information, email sendiass@camden.gov.uk or call 020 7974 6264.

ADHD Parent Programme

  • parents or carers of children with an ADHD diagnosis
  • 6 week programme, various dates
  • sessions are offered online

The Brandon Centre offers a free 6-week parenting programme for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 12 years with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD, or who are on the waiting list to be assessed. More information can be found on the ADHD Parent Programme flyer, or contact familyservice@brandoncentre.org.uk.

Making Sense of Autism

  • parents or carers who would like a better understanding of autism (no diagnosis needed)
  • 2 hour sessions, 4 February midday to 2pm and 2 April 7pm to 9pm
  • sessions are offered online

This is a basic autism awareness training for people who would like a better understanding of autism and how to support autistic children. It takes place online, over a 2 hour session. To sign up, complete this form.

Play in the Early Years

  • parent or carers of children aged 4 to 11
  • 2 hour sessions, 11 February midday to 2pm and 3 June 7pm to 9pm
  • sessions are offered online

This training aims to highlight the importance of play and how autism can impact a child’s play development. We also provide strategies that can support autistic children with their play development. To sign up, complete this form.

Play in the Early Years

  • parents and carers of children aged 4 to 16
  • 2 hour sessions, 3 December 7pm to 9pm, 18 March midday to 2pm and 24 June 7pm to 9pm
  • sessions are offered online

This training explores causes of anxiety in autistic children and young people and how they might express anxiety. We also provide strategies to support autistic children and young people to manage and reduce their anxiety. To sign up, complete this form.

SEND Surgery

Come along to our drop-in sessions open to all parents and carers. SEND officers and managers, as well as other services within the SEND & Inclusion department will be available to answer your questions and offer advice about SEND in Camden. Various sessions will be held throughout the academic year, at different locations.

January 2026 SEND Surgery

March 2026 SEND Surgery

April 2026 SEND Surgery

June 2026 SEND Surgery

Camden Parent Carer Forum

Our Parent Carer Forum empowers carers of children with SEND through meetings and training workshops to share experiences, connect with others and feedback on local matters.

View our upcoming events and book your attendance by emailing Aisha at Aishatu.Mohammed@kids.org.uk.