About Us
Learn more about PCF CWAC.
We are a voluntary group of Parents & Carers in Cheshire West & Chester who have children / young people with special education needs and / or disability (SEND) and we all have different backgrounds, experiences and knowledge.
How we are funded...
We are funded by a grant from Department for Education to support our development and strategic involvement in local services. We are independent financially from the Local Authority and Health Services, but we work closely with them.
We are part of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums which promotes opportunities for the voice of parent carers to influence at a national level.
We are led by a Steering Group made up of Parent and Carer volunteers and professionals from Health, Education and Social Care Services who work in SEND in Cheshire West and Chester.
What
we
Do
The Parent Carer Forum represents families of children and young people with SEND
Gather information from Parents and Carers;
Attend meetings with services in our area – Education, Health & Social Care;
Share collective views and experiences of Parents and Carers with the Local Authority and Health Services;
Feedback information and news to Parents and Carers;
Network with other organisations and groups in our area;
Share what we learn at events and on line
To find out more about our School Rep Roles, click below...
PCF Volunteer Training Resources
SEN Services in our area, SEN Law, Co-Production, Support & Resources.
The Parent Carer Forum represents familes of children and young people with SEND
Meet informally with coffee mornings, drop in sessions and information events;
Organise and facilitate focus groups and meetings;
Play an equal and integral part with providers in the decision- making processes affecting planning and delivery of services;
How
we
Do it
Through co-production we can achieve better outcomes for our children and young people, improving the way services are designed and delivered.
We currently have parent representatives involved with planning and reviewing in the following areas of education, social care and health services:
How
we
Do it
The Parent Carer Forum represents familes of children and young people with SEND
Joint Commissioning of SEND Children’s Services
Preparation for Ofsted inspection of SEND Children’s Services
Implementation of the High Needs SEND Review.
Information Advice and Support Service Advisory Panel
Please join us and…
The Parent Carer Forum represents familes of children and young people with SEND
Meet other parents/carers and professionals in your area
Get involved at your own pace
Gain knowledge
Have a voice and share your experiences
Tell service providers what it’s really like for our families.
Please
join
Us
