Welcome to Cheshire West & Chester Parent Carer Forum

We are a voluntary group of Parents & Carers in Cheshire West & Chester who have children / young people with special education needs and / or disability. (SEND) Although we have different backgrounds, experiences and knowledge, our shared purpose and aims are listed below.

Our purpose & main aims are to...

Voice

Be the voice of as many parents/carers as possible.

Partnership

Work in partnership with providers of Education, Health Care and Social Care services to influence decisions about gaps in services

Advice

Provide advice and information links to Professionals and Voluntary Organisations.

Improve

Co-produce improvements to Services so that all children and young people in the Borough with SEND are given the chance to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Get Involved

We are always looking to get your views and input so that we can help shape and influence the services that your children and young people are provided with in Cheshire West & Chester.

LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO

Learn about The PINS Project

PINS info and updates

Our Newsletters

SEND Reform National Consultation Schools White Paper: “Every Child Achieving and Thriving”

By Lucy Kennerley • May 5, 2026

We will be discussing SEND Reform National Consultation Schools White Paper: Education, Inclusion and Mental Health Forum on 12th May at Vicars Cross Golf Club, Tarvin, Chester

CWaC LiveWell Newsletter - March 2026

By Joanne Southall • March 30, 2026

The Live Well Newsletter will be published bi-monthly to provide you with latest updates and information. It is also your opportunity to get involved, have your say and improve our Live Well/Local Offer Cheshire West Website.

Newsletter March 2026

By Lucy Kennerley • March 30, 2026

March News for the Parent Carer Forum, CWaC. We’ve been out in the community attending school coffee mornings and key events, including the CANDDID Conference - NHS Fit for the Future, and the Neurodiversity & Mental Health Conference