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. 

Slides from Presentation Video of Presentation


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:


0-5s with SEND Emerging Needs Parent / Carer Survey

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MyMind CYPMHS children and young people’s mental health services in Cheshire West and Chester. MHST (Mental Health Support Team) schools, anxiety support, ADHD
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The SEND Partnership Board independently chaired by Edwina Grant with senior stakeholders from across the system. PCF Vice Chair presented findings from PCF Survey.
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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.
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.
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.