Early Years Introduction - 19th April 2023 - Recordings from the event
Jo Southall • April 19, 2023
PCF Virtual Forum - 19th April 2023
A Roadmap and Introduction
to Special Educational Needs
– where to find support.
The slides from the presentations and the recording of the online forum are on the links below.
link for the 0-5's with SEND Emerging needs survey.
As discussed on the presentation - the survey link below for families to tell us their views on emerging needs 0-5 years to capture lived experience for our needs assessment work. We would love families to complete it:
The second year of the ‘Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools’ (PINS) project is now underway in three mainstream primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester.
SEND - mental capacity & decision-making webinar
key legal principles around mental capacity, Court of Protection, Deputyships vs Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
SEND Benefits & Support Service is here to help you understand what you’re entitled to in Cheshire West and Chester.
Endorphins January 2026 News - available to download and read.
Parent carers in Cheshire West & Chester newsletter.
From vital updates on the 2026 PCF Survey, to details on upcoming SEND events, webinars and training.
National SEND discussions. National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) as part of the Department of Education’s current work on SEND reforms.
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
Planning for adulthood can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it alone! Our Preparation for Adulthood Marketplace Event is a chance for parent carers and young people to find information, ask questions, and connect with services that can support the journey ahead.
This guide explains your rights, the difference between Section 41 and non-Section 41 schools, and what the council must do when naming a school in an EHCP.
Helping Families Navigate the SEND System
Parent Carer Forum, Cheshire West SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)
SEN Support, Quality First Teaching