Information

Find out about information regarding PCF and what we are doing for you.

Our website is being populated with information to support you and your child or young person. Please let us know through the Contact page if you there is something you think would be helpful on this page.

Support & Advice

Information Advice and Support Service

IASS helps parents and carers, children and young people who have difficulties with learning, and or a disability from birth to 25 years. We offer a confidential service which gives parents, children and young people impartial advice and information to make informed decisions.


To use our service a parent must think that their child has Special Educational Needs but you do not need a professional to agree or to have any kind of Statement, Education, Health and Care Plan or diagnosis.


Email iasservice@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

or visit https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/1279 for more information.


Jargon Buster

A-Z of terms used by professionals and services.

https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Information/Jargon_Buster

Members and Associates can keep up to date with news and events on our website. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. You can see our past and present newsletters right here.


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Cheshire West & Chester Summer Holidays Padlet

Summer Holiday Support for Children with SEND

By Joanne Southall • July 16, 2025
Looking for ideas, activities, and support over the summer holidays? Check out the Cheshire West & Chester Summer Holidays Padlet – a growing collection of resources and opportunities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
2025 AGM

AGM 2025

By 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.
SEND Summit 2025 - CWaC

Second SEND Summit 2025: A Snapshot

By Lucy Kennerley • July 16, 2025
Nine months after the first summit, the Second SEND Summit 2025 brought together over 150 professionals, parents, and carers to reflect, connect, and drive forward real change for children and young people with SEND.
PINS project - phase 1 complete!

PINS Project - Phase 1

By Vanessa Usai • July 16, 2025
As part of the ‘Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools’ (PINS) project the Parent Carer Forum has presented each of the 4 mainstream primary schools that took part in the project in 2024/2025 with a box of resources to be used as a library by children, parents, and teachers.
The PINS (Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools) project is now underway.

PINS Update

By Joanne Southall • July 15, 2025
The PINS project is now underway throughout England and the Parent Carer Forum is working together with 4 schools in Cheshire West and Chester.
Join the Conversation on School Uniforms!

School Uniform - Have Your Say

By Joanne Southall • June 24, 2025
Cheshire West & Chester are bringing together parents, carers, young people, schools, and organisations across Cheshire West to shape the future of school uniform policies, making them fair, affordable, and supportive for all families.
Neurodiversity Profiling Tool pilot Study Team would really value your views.

Neurodiversity Profiling Tool ... UPDATE

By Lucy Kennerley • June 23, 2025
The Centre for Autism Neuro Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID) study team are evaluating the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool pilot and would really value your views.

Parent/Carer Coffee Events

By Joanne Southall • June 10, 2025
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
Cheshire Neurodevelopmental Clinical Network - Update

Cheshire Neurodevelopmental Clinical Network - Update

By Lucy Kennerley • June 10, 2025
Neurodevelopmental Support Resources West Cheshire Parent Carer Forum has worked with Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Autism service to coproduce a visual online noticeboard, known as a ‘padlet’.
Keep up to date on all events coming up and signposting to services and events in the area.

Newsletter May 2025

By Joanne Southall • June 1, 2025
Keep up to date on all of the works we are involved in to ensure that your experiences are heard, events coming up and signposting to services and events in the area. Read our newsletter and our new BLOG area on our website.
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