Working together to overcome the challenges of disability

We’ve been supporting children with motor disorders and their parents in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire since 1981. Over the last 35 years, we’ve helped hundreds of disabled children (with a range of disabilities) to thrive and start living a more fulfilling life with their parents or carers. Here are just a few of their inspirational stories:

Olive, 5, Rett Syndrome

“School for Parents has been a huge support for Olive and for our family.”

Thea, 5, Cerebral Palsy

“School for Parents has taught us so much over the years”

Noah, 4, GDD

“It’s nearly impossible to put into words what School for Parents has done for our family.”

Harrison, 5

“I’ve not gone where I intended to go but I’ve ended up where I’m meant to be.”

Daisy, 5, Down syndrome

“We now have the knowledge and skills, confidence and ability that we need to help our daughter daily”

Evie, 6, Gym Club

“Gym Club gives us total support and the target sheet for the children is really good”

Logan, 6, Gym Club

“The session is structured to meet all of Logan’s physical needs, to make sure he gets a good workout“

Tom, 4, Down syndrome

School for Parents is a wonderful place filled with love and lots of experience, we are so grateful for all their help!

Logan, 2, Down syndrome

“School for Parents sessions really have brought him a step closer to where he needs to be.”

Roxy, 3, Cerebral Palsy

“School for Parents family wraps their arms around you and you’re no longer on your own.”

Molly, 4, Down syndrome

“The dedication and commitment of all the SfP staff is remarkable.”

Daisy, 4, Down syndrome

“None of this stops her from being the liveliest, happy and cheeky of toddlers who amazes and inspires us daily.”

Orla, 3, Severe GDD

“Orla continues to make progress and can now walk and stand independently and we are now waiting for her to find her voice.”

Florence, 4, Down syndrome

“I trust them completely and really do worry what would be if we didn’t have them.”

Jake, 1, Down syndrome

“We couldn’t wish for a happier, energetic, loving little boy and wouldn’t change him for the world”

Holly, 4, GA1

“Holly is doing really well and has blossomed whilst at School for Parents.”

Tom, 2, Down syndrome

“Tom has been the making of our family and us as parents, he has shown us what is really important in life”

Scarlett, 2, GDD

“Meeting other parents and children in a similar situation can help give you the support and encouragement needed so that you don’t feel alone.”

Gideon

“The structured sessions have taught me how to push Gideon’s development”

Joshua

“I found a support system that was honest, able to understand our problems and was there for us whenever we needed it.”

Scott, Down syndrome

“I would do my best to give him every opportunity to reach his full potential.”