Hi, i'm Alice a mum to three amazing boys, each with their own unique needs.
One of my sons has complex and additional needs and attends a SEN school, another has ADHD and is navigating mainstream education; and my youngest attends mainstream school, but as the sibling of children with additional needs, he faces his own daily challenges.
As a single mum I found that accessing the right clubs, support and spaces for us all isn't always easy. Over time, through honest conversations with other parents, friends and colleagues, I realised something important - I wasn't alone.
So it got me thinking...
What if there was a safe, supportive space where parents and carers like us could come together? Somewhere to feel less isolated. Somewhere free from judgement. Somewhere we could connect, share and raise awareness for our incredible children and their varied, valid needs.
That's why I created The Parent Pod: a warm and welcoming community where every parent and every child matters.
Together we can support one another, raise awareness, and build something better - for us and for our children.
The Story Behind The Parent Pod
Where We Are Now
Contact Us To Get Involved
Since launching in September 2023, we’ve grown to support over 170 registered families!
We run monthly coffee mornings and partner with local businesses to offer more inclusive activities.
We’ve raised over £3,400 through our Summer, Christmas, and Easter fairs and every single penny goes back into creating fun, accessible experiences for families in our community
What's Coming Up
We’ve got lots to look forward to!
- Our next coffee morning – a warm space to connect, chat, and share.
- Glow parties, Alpaca days, and an exciting trip to the Sealife Centre open exclusively for The Parent Pod.
- Planning is now underway for our Christmas Fair, complete with a Sensory Santa’s Grotto for a calm, magical and truly inclusive experience.
Parent
Testimonials
An absolutely invaluable resource for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND. Providing practical and emotional support, the chance to connect with other parents and carers who just 'get it' and a supportive and fun environment to connect with others and make fun memories.
Parent
Testimonials
School holidays can be very hard for parents and carers with children with disabilities, everywhere is always super busy and our children cannot cope in that environment, meaning we can't do fun things that other children can. This wonderful group gives SEN children a chance to take part in fun activities that otherwise they may not be able to. They create a safe and kind environmentand Alice makes everyone feel welcome. Thank you for running this group!
Parent
Testimonials
The Parent Pod has provided much needed support for parents and to meet other parents in similar situation and puts on so many activities for our children to participate in a safe space with no judgement and where they can just be themselves.