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.
Also, you can view the slides from the presentations...
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The Social Care, Family Support and Early Help Forum - Families First and Family Hubs, what services are available and how to access them plus Neighbourhood Hubs
Learn about CYPMHS/MyMind referral pathways and what to expect, mental health support available in schools, early intervention and crisis services.
Role of the PCF - get involved, updates on education, social care and health priorities (from the new Designated Clinical Officer for SEND) for the year ahead.
This month’s PCF newsletter is packed with updates, opportunities and support for SEND families across Cheshire West & Chester.
The Department for Education is consulting on Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) — and parent carers’ voices are crucial.
PCF (AGM) meeting with an update from the CWaC SEND Transport team on SEND Home to School Travel Assistance.
The SEND Commitment - SEND system works together. It’s a set of shared promises, created with families, professionals, and young people. Commitment across CWaC,
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.
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.