SEND Workshops in Richmond and Hounslow
About our Workshops
We run regular face to face and online workshops with expert speakers, for parents of Disabled young people. We also run more informal sessions with our Ruils staff, at the Ruils offices in Teddington.
Our workshops, which are run in Richmond and Hounslow boroughs by our Family Matters, SEND Advice and Bright Futures services, aim to provide parents and carers with information, practical strategies and support on a variety of subjects.
We cover anything from behavioural challenges, navigating the SEND legal system and health and social care pathways to supporting mental health and anxiety in our young people. We always welcome input from our clients on the subjects that would be most helpful.
Workshops are charged at £5 per parents or carer or £10 for professionals. All funds raised from the workshops will go towards hiring high quality speakers and appropriate venues for future sessions.
Our informal sessions – SEND Advice Sessions and Bright Futures @Home – are free of charge.
Disability Living Allowance workshop - POSTPONED
Date: TBC
Time: 10am-11.30pm
Location: Skylarks Hounslow, Inwood Park, Inwood Road, Hounslow
This in-person event is designed to help families navigate the DLA application process and understand the benefits available for individuals with disabilities.
During the workshop, you will learn about the eligibility criteria, how to complete the application form, and tips for providing supporting evidence. Our experienced speaker, Vilma Espinoza will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
This is a FREE event
Universal Credit/PIP workshop
Date: Thursday 9 July 2026
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
This workshop is on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments. There will be a presentation followed by questions.
Sue Robson from the Ruils Bright Futures service will be sharing a presentation about Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments and is able to answer your questions.
This is a FREE event
The Road Back: Supporting your family when schools feels out of reach
Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Online via Zoom
This session draws on the Moving from Recovery to Rediscovery model to help you understand where your child might be right now, why rest and recovery matter before anything else, and what gently re-engaging with life and learning can begin to look like. We’ll explore how to rebuild feelings of safety and wellbeing as the foundation for change — and help you find a hopeful, sustainable path forward, one step at a time.
This session is charged at £5 for parents/carers
Get in touch
Tora Sykes
Children’s Team Administrator