Welcome to Cheshire West & Chester Parent Carer Forum

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) Although we have different backgrounds, experiences and knowledge, our shared purpose and aims are listed below. 


Our purpose & main aims are to...

Parent Carer Forum Chester West

Voice

Be the voice of as many parents/carers as possible.

Partnership

Work in partnership with providers of Education, Health Care and Social Care services to influence decisions about gaps in services

Advice

Provide advice and information links to Professionals and Voluntary Organisations.

Improve

Co-produce improvements to Services so that all children and young people in the Borough with SEND are given the chance to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Get Involved

We are always looking to get your views and input so that we can help shape and influence the services that your children and young people are provided with in Cheshire West & Chester. 

LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO

Our Newsletters

PCF Monthly Round-Up - June 2026
By Lucy Kennerley June 23, 2026
PCF Monthly Round-Up - This month, the Vice-Chair presented our 2026 Survey findings, 702 responses strong, to the SEND Partnership Board, chaired by Edwina Grant.
The latest Cheshire West and Chester Council SEND Newsletter is out.
By Joanne Southall June 18, 2026
Introduction from Sal Thirlway, Director of Education and Inclusion, Cheshire West and Chester Council .
PCF newsletter May 2026
By Lucy Kennerley May 22, 2026
Welcome Back to Your Parent Carer Forum Update 💛 From shaping national SEND reform to influencing local services right here in Cheshire West and Chester, this newsletter is packed with your voice!

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