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
neurodivergent children and families across Cheshire West
By Joanne Southall November 19, 2025
On 13th November 2025, parents, carers, professionals, and partners gathered at Hartford Golf Club to share ideas and improve support for neurodivergent children and families across Cheshire West.
Neurodiversity Profiling Tool pilot Study Team would really value your views.
By Lucy Kennerley November 19, 2025
The Centre for Autism Neuro Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID) study team are evaluating the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool pilot and would really value your views.
PINS project - phase 1 complete!
By Vanessa Usai November 17, 2025
As part of the ‘Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools’ (PINS) project the Parent Carer Forum has presented each of the 4 mainstream primary schools that took part in the project in 2024/2025 with a box of resources to be used as a library by children, parents, and teachers.
The PINS (Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools) project is now underway.
By Joanne Southall November 12, 2025
The PINS project is now underway throughout England and the Parent Carer Forum is working together with 4 schools in Cheshire West and Chester.
By Lucy Kennerley November 6, 2025
PCF CWaC October Newsletter - all the latest about SEND Services and support in Cheshire West & Chester.
By Joanne Southall November 3, 2025
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
New date released for our online training session
By Joanne Southall October 20, 2025
New date released for our online training session - virtual parent training on empowerment and communication
Disability Services Advocacy Team Sessions
By Joanne Southall October 16, 2025
Disability Services Advocacy Team Sessions
The full Cheshire West & Chester SEND Strategy 2025/26.
By Lucy Kennerley October 14, 2025
You can read the full Cheshire West & Chester SEND Strategy 2025/26 here. You can also view the results from our most recent PCF Survey.
By Joanne Southall October 14, 2025
This free online session is open to all parents and carers in Cheshire West and Chester who care for a child or young person aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Join us to learn about the support available for families across the early years.