New workshop programme launches to support families and professionals

The Parent Carer Forum Devon and Family Voice Torbay, in collaboration with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), are pleased to announce the launch of Leap Workshops, a new programme of free SEND workshops designed to support families and professionals across Devon and Torbay.

Leap Workshops aim to build understanding, confidence and practical skills for those supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The programme offers accessible, expert-led sessions covering a range of key topics including autism, sensory processing, dyslexia, masking, and supporting independence.

The workshops are free to attend and are open to parents, carers, and professionals working with children and young people.

A new visual identity has been created for the Leap programme, alongside a streamlined booking system via Eventbrite, making it easier to reserve a place.

Oria Breheny Smith, Parent Carer Forum Devon said, “Leap Workshops are about empowering families and professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to better understand and support neurodivergent children and young people. We’re proud to be working collaboratively to deliver something that is both practical and meaningful for our communities.”

Holly Billington , Deputy Director (interim) for Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) said, “We are really pleased to be able to offer these workshops to families and professionals. They have been developed with the aim of supporting, guiding and sharing helpful information, ensuring people feel more confident and informed. This work has been brought together collaboratively with providers, Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), and the Parent Carer Forum (PCF), reflecting a shared commitment to meeting the needs of our communities.”

For more information and to book onto any of the Leap Workshops, simply visit the Leap Workshops website: Neurodiversity workshops in Devon for Families & Professionals