A SOMERSET community interest company formed by parent carers has hosted its first family day for children and young people since before the pandemic.
Over 350 people attended the Somerset Parent Carer Forum CIC's family day for youngsters with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on Tuesday, August 9.
Attendees were greeted by two special guests, Peppa Pig and Buzz Lightyear, at Compton Dundon Village Hall.
The event provided a safe spaces for children with additional needs to be themselves without judgement from others.
It also gave parents the chance to meet others in similar circumstances and receive information that can help them.
One parent said: “We had a great time. The staff were on hand to help, and I didn't at any point feel judged.
“The children got lots of freebies, and the adult self-care pack was such a treat.”
Ruth Hobbs, CEO of the Somerset Parent Carer Forum, explained: “We put on these events for families as we know how hard it can be for families with children with additional needs to get out and do things.
“Often, they are worried about how they will be judge by the community if their child is unable to cope and this provides them a safe space where they can relax and enjoy being a family.”
For more information about the community interest company, visit somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk.
Gallery: Somerset Parent Carer Forum's family fun day in Compton Dundon
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