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SEND Information Fair – Monday, 9 February 2026
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Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum encourages Parent Carers to sign up for their Annual SEND Fair on Monday, 9 February. Join the team for a day of information, advice and support from over 40 organisations supporting families across the county. There will be drop-in clinics with SENDIASS, the EHCP Casework Team, and the Early Help and Social Care Teams as well as free tea and coffee.
All poster information is also available on the Glos Parent Carer Forum Facebook page or in the 'gallery'
- Monday, 9 February 2026, 10.00am – 2.00pm
- Leonardo Hotel, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0TS
Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum is delighted to announce the return of the SEND Information Fair in 2026, a key event designed to support Parent Carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Taking place on Monday, 9 February 2026, from 10.00am to 2.00pm, the event will be held at the Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham. This free-to-attend fair offers a welcoming, informative space for families to access advice, guidance and practical support all in one place.
This year’s event will be bigger than ever, with over 40 service providers joining us in our marketplace space. These organisations will cover a wide range of areas, including early years, education, health, social care, post-16 provision, and much more. It is an excellent opportunity for Parent Carers to speak directly with professionals, ask questions, and explore the services available to support their child or young person.
We are pleased to be joined by a strong line-up of keynote speakers from Gloucestershire County Council starting at 10.30am in The Cotswold Suite, including Ann James, Director of Children’s Services; Kirsten Harrison, Director of Education; Amanda Henderson, Head of SEND; Naomi Adams, Assistant Director of Social Care; Rhian Evans, Head of the Disabled Children’s Team and Julie Miles, Director of Children's Safeguarding & Care. They will share insights into local SEND developments and priorities, helping families better understand the support landscape in Gloucestershire.
There will also be drop-in clinics available throughout the event, provided by SENDIASS (for families not already accessing the service), the EHCP Casework Team, and the Early Help and Social Work Teams. These clinics offer a valuable chance to discuss individual queries in a supportive and confidential setting.
Tickets are free and are available via the Eventbrite booking link . For updates, visit the Gloucestershire Parent Carer Facebook page
We look forward to welcoming Parent Carers, professionals and partners to what promises to be an informative, supportive and empowering day for Gloucestershire’s SEND community.
Travel and parking
There are limited parking spaces at the front and rear of the hotel but it is only a short walk from extensive parking at the Arle Court Transport Hub.
The Hub is signposted as Park & Ride from the M5 Junction 11.
More information will be available on the Gloucestershire Parent Carer Facebook page
For more information on the work of Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum, please also visit the Parent Carer Community Support page on Gloucestershire's Local Offer, Support for Families with SEND.
You can also give your feedback about services.