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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Introducing This is Me – a new tool to support neurodivergent children and young people
Based on feedback from parents, carers, children and young people, Cheshire and Merseyside have launched a new way of supporting children with neurodiverse needs. A key part of this is the This is Me profiling tool.
What is the This is Me profiling tool?
The tool helps identify the strengths and needs of neurodivergent children and young people as early as possible.
It focuses on how a child thinks and learns differently, so that families, schools, and other professionals can work together to put the right support in place at home, at school, and in the community.
It involves children, young people and families completing the profile with a practitioner as the first step in accessing earlier help and tailored support.
The tool has already been used successfully implemented in Portsmouth and other areas. It has now been adapted for Cheshire and Merseyside.
When will it be available?
In Halton, This is Me will be introduced from November, starting with a small number of children. This phased approach will allow us to test, learn, and improve the support we provide.
Find out more
www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/cheshire-and-merseyside-neurodevelopment-pathway/
Frequently asked questions – www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/cheshire-and-merseyside-neurodevelopment-pathway/fre…
There will be regular updates on the This is Me profiling
tool and we will pass these on through regular communications.
Cheshire and Merseyside neurodevelopment pathway
www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
New Cheshire and Merseyside neurodevelopment pathway including the This is Me profiling tool
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!!
