The Its Unique Families Parent & Carer Wellbeing Workshops at Manor School were created to provide a structured, supportive space for families navigating the SEND journey. Funded thanks to National Lottery players through the Community Fund, this programme was designed to prioritise the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of parents and carers, recognising that when caregivers are supported, whole families thrive.

What the Workshops Were About

These monthly sessions focused on practical wellbeing strategies, peer connection and personal development. Each workshop explored a specific theme, ensuring families gained tangible tools they could apply in everyday life.

The programme included:

Hobbies & Mental Wellbeing – Exploring how creative and recreational interests reduce stress and improve resilience.
Self-Discovery & Lifelong Interests – Encouraging parents to reconnect with their identity beyond caregiving roles.
Art Therapy & Emotional Health – Using creativity as a safe method of emotional expression and regulation.
Mood Board Creation – Visual goal-setting to promote hope, clarity and direction.
You Matter Too” – Reinforcing self-worth, boundaries and self-care for carers.
Physically Fit – Highlighting the link between movement, physical health and mental wellbeing.

Beyond the themes, the workshops also functioned as a peer-to-peer monthly support group, offering a safe and non-judgmental environment where experiences could be shared openly.

What the Events Achieved

The sessions created:

Stronger peer networks between parents and carers
Increased awareness of mental health strategies
Practical wellbeing tools families could use at home
A sense of empowerment and renewed confidence

Parents left feeling heard, understood and better equipped to manage daily challenges. Many participants expressed that the structured yet welcoming environment made it easier to engage in conversations about wellbeing that are often overlooked.

Why You Should Join Our Next Event

If you are a parent or carer of a child with additional needs, these workshops are designed with you in mind.

You should join because:

Your wellbeing matters just as much as your child’s.
You will gain practical, realistic strategies — not just theory.
You will connect with other parents who genuinely understand your journey.
You will leave each session with something tangible: insight, tools, creativity or renewed motivation.

These workshops are not lectures they are interactive, reflective and community-led experiences. They provide a rare opportunity to step away from daily pressures and focus on your own growth within a supportive network.