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Find out about information regarding PCF and what we are doing for you.

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Support & Advice

Information Advice and Support Service

IASS helps parents and carers, children and young people who have difficulties with learning, and or a disability from birth to 25 years. We offer a confidential service which gives parents, children and young people impartial advice and information to make informed decisions.


To use our service a parent must think that their child has Special Educational Needs but you do not need a professional to agree or to have any kind of Statement, Education, Health and Care Plan or diagnosis.


Email iasservice@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

or visit https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/1279 for more information.


Jargon Buster

A-Z of terms used by professionals and services.

https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Information/Jargon_Buster

Members and Associates can keep up to date with news and events on our website. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. You can see our past and present newsletters right here.


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Newsletter July 2026

By Sara Mak • July 20, 2026
This month’s PCF newsletter is packed with updates, opportunities and support for SEND families across Cheshire West & Chester.

EOTAS & Alternative Provision - Have your say!

By Sara Mak • July 20, 2026
The Department for Education is consulting on Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) — and parent carers’ voices are crucial.
Parent Carer Forum Annual General Meeting (AGM)

PCF Annual General Meeting (AGM) - July 9th

By Joanne Southall • July 16, 2026
PCF (AGM) meeting with an update from the CWaC SEND Transport team on SEND Home to School Travel Assistance.
The SEND Commitment

A New Way of Working Together: The SEND Commitment

By Lucy Kennerley • July 13, 2026
The SEND Commitment - SEND system works together. It’s a set of shared promises, created with families, professionals, and young people. Commitment across CWaC,
PCF Monthly Round-Up - June 2026

Newsletter June 2026

By Lucy Kennerley • June 23, 2026
PCF Monthly Round-Up - This month, the Vice-Chair presented our 2026 Survey findings, 702 responses strong, to the SEND Partnership Board, chaired by Edwina Grant.
MyMind CYPMHS children and young people’s mental health services in Cheshire West and Chester.

MyMind CYPMHS (Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services) — Your Questions Answered

By Lucy Kennerley • June 22, 2026
MyMind CYPMHS children and young people’s mental health services in Cheshire West and Chester. MHST (Mental Health Support Team) schools, anxiety support, ADHD

PCF at the SEND Partnership Board- Update

By Lucy Kennerley • June 22, 2026
The SEND Partnership Board independently chaired by Edwina Grant with senior stakeholders from across the system. PCF Vice Chair presented findings from PCF Survey.
Neurodiversity Profiling Tool Update

Neurodiversity Profiling Tool ... UPDATE... PCF CWaC’s Ongoing Role in a Tool Built With Families

By Lucy Kennerley • June 22, 2026
Knowing Me Neurodiversity Profiling Tool. PCF CWaC’s Ongoing Role in a Tool Built With Families.
The latest Cheshire West and Chester Council SEND Newsletter is out.

CWaC SEND latest Newsletter

By Joanne Southall • June 18, 2026
Introduction from Sal Thirlway, Director of Education and Inclusion, Cheshire West and Chester Council .
Luke Squires, a dad to three neurodiverse children, living with ADHD himself.

Parent Voices - Luke Squires

By Lucy Kennerley • June 8, 2026
Parent Carer Forum for Cheshire West & Chester new blog post - Parent Voices - Luke Squires, a dad to three neurodiverse children, living with ADHD himself.
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