Education & Mental Health Forum - May 2026
Joanne Southall • May 16, 2026
A Day of Connection, Collaboration and Collective Voice
Education, Mental Health & Inclusion Forum – 12th May 2026
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported the day. It was a powerful and positive space, bringing together parents, carers and professionals with a shared aim: improving support, inclusion and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
If you weren’t able to attend, or would like to revisit the day, you can watch highlights from the day here.
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The SEND Commitment - SEND system works together. It’s a set of shared promises, created with families, professionals, and young people. Commitment across CWaC,
MyMind CYPMHS children and young people’s mental health services in Cheshire West and Chester.
MHST (Mental Health Support Team) schools, anxiety support, ADHD
The SEND Partnership Board independently chaired by Edwina Grant with senior stakeholders from across the system. PCF Vice Chair presented findings from PCF Survey.
Knowing Me Neurodiversity Profiling Tool. PCF CWaC’s Ongoing Role in a Tool Built With Families.
Introduction from Sal Thirlway, Director of Education and Inclusion, Cheshire West and Chester Council .
Parent Carer Forum for Cheshire West & Chester new blog post - Parent Voices - Luke Squires, a dad to three neurodiverse children, living with ADHD himself.
Cheshire West Parent Carer Forum (AGM)
Working together to improve services and outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.
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From shaping national SEND reform to influencing local services right here in Cheshire West and Chester, this newsletter is packed with your voice!
We will be discussing SEND Reform National Consultation
Schools White Paper:
Education, Inclusion and Mental Health Forum on 12th May at Vicars Cross Golf Club, Tarvin, Chester
Your feedback will shape future SEND services across health, education, social care and the community. Read the results from our Survey 2026.