Our parent carer workshops are at the heart of The Compass Partnership. Since 2016, Bolton Parent Carers and Bolton Information Advisory Service have worked together to design, write and run our workshops.
This means our sessions are not only based on SEND law, but also explain how things work here in Bolton.
Our workshops give parents and carers clear information about the SEND journey. We aim to help families feel more confident and informed so they can support their child along the way.
We listen to feedback from parents and carers. Because of this, we have recently updated our workshops. We have changed the content, the number of people in each session, and the length of the workshops.
Our sessions take place in small groups. This keeps them informal and gives plenty of time for questions.
The workshops are run by staff from The Compass Partnership. All of our staff are SEND parents who live in Bolton.
During the sessions we use PowerPoint, real-life examples, activities, and time for questions. We also have a break, and refreshments are available throughout.
Our workshops take place at The Bolton Hub in central Bolton. You can find the location and directions by clicking here.
Since January 2026, all sessions have been held in our own space on the third floor. We have created The Green Room to be a welcoming and relaxing space for parents and carers.
