AGM 2025

Lucy Kennerley • July 16, 2025

At our AGM on 16 July, we looked back on a busy year of parent voice and co-production – and shared important updates on SEND transport.


We also shared how your pledges are shaping our new Co-Production Charter and set out exciting plans for 2025/6 events, including new forums, Survey, training, and meet-ups


In case you missed it the full recording from

The AGM is below along with our annual report, presentation slides and Q&As...

AGM Recording PCF Annual Report for 2025 Transport Team Q&As AGM Presentation Slides

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