Recordings from the 2021-22 National Parent Carer Forums’ conference

Jo Southall • January 6, 2022

Recordings and Presentations
from the 2021-22 National Parent Carer Forums’ conference

The 2021 annual joint conference took place from 29th December to Wednesday 1st December 2021, many thanks to all of those who were able to join us. For those who were not able to join us for some or all of the sessions please see the link below to access the recordings of sessions along with associated presentations and resources as they become available over the coming days.

The conference was made up of a variety of sessions including workshops, interactive information sessions, opportunities to feedback and ask questions, learn about health and regional work, and the launch of our diversity toolkit to help you to reach out further into your communities. 


Recordings & Presentations
By Sara Mak • September 29, 2026
LIVEWELL UPDATE : SEND SUMMIT 2026 : PCF EVENTS & TRAINING Parent Carer Forum CWaC newsletter September 2026
By Joanne Southall • September 22, 2026
Parent Carer Forum CWaC: Support Me As A Carer 10th May 2027 at Northwich Memorial Court - help unpaid carers access the support, information, and services available
SEND Summit CWaC 2026
By Lucy Kennerley • September 21, 2026
Cheshire West and Chester Council are hosting another SEND Summit on Monday 19th October 2026 at Chester Racecourse
Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS)
By Lucy Kennerley • September 21, 2026
Government consulting on major changes to Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) and Alternative Provision. Parent Carer Forum Cheshire West and Chester
Social Care, Family Support and Early Help PCF Forum  CWaC
By Joanne Southall • September 15, 2026
The Social Care, Family Support and Early Help Forum - Families First and Family Hubs, what services are available and how to access them plus Neighbourhood Hubs
Virtual Forum: Children and Young People’s Mental Health
By Joanne Southall • September 14, 2026
Learn about CYPMHS/MyMind referral pathways and what to expect, mental health support available in schools, early intervention and crisis services.
PCF Virtual Forum: Who We Are and What We Do.
By Joanne Southall • August 30, 2026
Role of the PCF - get involved, updates on education, social care and health priorities (from the new Designated Clinical Officer for SEND) for the year ahead.
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.
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)
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.