Halton SEND Parent Carer's Forum
A collective voice for parents and carers accessing services in Halton for children with a disability or special education need. Supporting contact for parent carers and service providers in Halton.
A voice for Halton SEND families
A Non-Profit organisation run by and for families of children and young people (aged 0-25) who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
We work independently but in partnership with service commissioners and providers, sharing knowledge and experience of families to help plan and develop the quality, range and accessibility of provision, creating better outcomes for families through participation and co-production.
Here you can find links to help and inform you of useful information we have found.
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📩 New PCF Newsletter
This week’s update is packed with key information for Halton parent carers 👇
📌 SEND White Paper parent-friendly DfE guides
📌 Neurodivergence Task & Finish Group report
📌 March dates – coffee mornings, Zoom & Hummingbird 🎨🍕
📌 EHCP follow-up guide & Short Breaks update
📌 Latest Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Beyond newsletter
We know there’s a lot flying around nationally right now, so we’ve broken it down into clear, manageable updates 💬
Thank you for continuing to show up, share your views and be part of shaping local services — your voices really do matter.
Have a fantastic weekend and if anyone hasn’t had the newsletter emailed over today message [email protected] to be added to the mailing list
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🌟What's on in MARCH🌟
-12th March- Ben Holmes, Focus: White Paper. This is your opportunity and your voice as parent’s/carers to ask questions regarding the discussions around the School Send White Paper.
-19th March Zoom Focus with Michalea Bridge. This months Zoom will have a focus on the newly released White Paper. Please submit your questions/concerns in Advance to the email on the poster and Michalea Bridge from HBC will update on the evening.
-26th March You Said, We Did, Were Doing!
Event at Halton Stadium with a joint Focus from HBC and Cheshire and Merseyside ICB to.update parent carer's and provide updates around SEND improvements and provisions.
These sessions are so important:
As parents it's your opportunity to hear up to date information and have your voices heard. Parent Carers in Halton Borough have 2 opportunities monthly to discuss SEND information with HBC representatives. At the Forum we ask you to use these to empower yourself with the knowledge, support and advice needed to navigate your SEND journey.🗣🫂
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NEW SEND Dads Group in Halton! 🎉🧑
A chance to enjoy a safe, accessible and supportive group and the opportunity to connect with other SEND dads and male carers at Warrington Road and Brookvale Halton Family Hubs 🤝🧸
These sessions are delivered by the Short Breaks Service for Children with Disabilities 👫
Book a place by emailing [email protected] 🖊️🗓️
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#SENDSupport
#peersupport
#haltonfamilyhubs
Parents In Mind Dads & Partners Halton & St Helens
Halton SEND Parent Carers Forum
Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action
Halton Carers’ Centre
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Please see our quartly Halton SEND Parent Carer’s Forum Newsletter.
More newsletters will be added soon.
Halton SEND Parent Carers Forum is solely funded by grants and donations. Please help us support all these amazing families by donating a few pounds today.
The Max Card is a discount card for families of disabled children that can be used at various leisure and holiday activities across Britain. The scheme is designed to help families save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys and more.
HSPCF has registered with this national scheme in the hope that some activities may be more affordable for families. Please see the website for further details:
Please print the Max Card Application and email us back on [email protected].
Questions / Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Worried or confused by red tape? Unsure about services available in the Halton area? Ask us, we have a friendly panel of professional people who can help.
Who can be a member of the Forum?
Membership is open to parents and carers of children and young adults aged 0-25 with a disability, that access services in Halton Borough.
Does membership cost anything?
The Forum is free to join.
The Forum will reimburse you travel expenses for fuel/train or bus.
Who do I contact to join or ask questions?
Any Questions? Ask Us!!
