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
‘Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools’ (PINS)

PINS Project - Phase 2

By Vanessa Usai • February 12, 2026
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. 
Understanding Mental Capacity Webinar for Parents & Carers of Young People with SEND

Understanding Mental Capacity Webinar - 26 March 2026

By Lucy Kennerley • February 10, 2026
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

11th March 2026 Virtual Forum - Benefits & Support

By Joanne Southall • February 9, 2026
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

Endorphins latest Newsletter

By Joanne Southall • February 1, 2026
Endorphins January 2026 News - available to download and read.

Newsletter January 2026

By Lucy Kennerley • January 26, 2026
Parent carers in Cheshire West & Chester newsletter. From vital updates on the 2026 PCF Survey, to details on upcoming SEND events, webinars and training.
PCF Cheshire West & Chester: National SEND Discussions – Brief Update

PCF Cheshire West & Chester: National SEND Discussions – Brief Update

By Lucy Kennerley • January 25, 2026
National SEND discussions. National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) as part of the Department of Education’s current work on SEND reforms.

Parent/Carer Coffee Events

By Joanne Southall • January 22, 2026
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
This event is for parent carers of children and young people (aged 0–25) with SEND in Cheshire West

Feb 2026 In-Person Forum: Preparation for Adulthood

By Joanne Southall • January 22, 2026
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.
Naming Schools in Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)

Naming Schools in Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)

By Lucy Kennerley • January 22, 2026
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.

Information Advice Support Service (IASS) - How we can help you navigate the SEND system?

By Joanne Southall • January 19, 2026
Helping Families Navigate the SEND System Parent Carer Forum, Cheshire West SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) SEN Support, Quality First Teaching