Parent Carer Representatives

Joanne Southall • November 28, 2024

Here’s a sneak peek inside our Parent Volunteer Handbook:

📄 Welcome Letter– Get acquainted with our community!

💬 What is the Parent Carer Forum? – Discover our mission and how we’re making a difference.

❤️ Core Values – Learn about the principles that unite us.

✅ What We Do…and Don't! – Understand our approach and what you can expect.

👥 Role of the Representative – Your role in supporting and representing parents and carers.

🔗 Key Contacts & Legislation– Essential info at your fingertips!

This is just the start. We offer training and support- all designed to empower our reps in their role. 🌟

Looking forward to an amazing journey together!


Parent Volunteer Handbook


If you have any other questions, please email us at: contact.pcfcwac@gmail.com or call 07900 840867



Join us and have your voice heard at any of our events in 2024/25...

PCF Events
neurodivergent children and families across Cheshire West

Neurodiversity Forum November 2025 – Highlights

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.

Neurodiversity Profiling Tool ... UPDATE

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!

PINS Project - Phase 1

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.

PINS Update

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.

Newsletter October 2025

By Lucy Kennerley • November 6, 2025
PCF CWaC October Newsletter - all the latest about SEND Services and support in Cheshire West & Chester.

Parent/Carer Coffee Events

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

Virtual Parent Training: Empowerment & Communication

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

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.

Parents’ Voices Shaping the SEND Strategy …Now & Next!

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.

December 2025 Virtual Forum - Early Years – Sleep & Toileting

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.