Newsletter February 2026

Lucy Kennerley • March 13, 2026

Your February Parent Carer Forum News is Here!
Dive into everything happening for parent carers in Cheshire West & Chester this month! 



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USEFUL CONTACTS....


Live Well Cheshire West - www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Information Advice and Support Service (IASS) - Tel 0300 123 7001 

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/1279 

SEN Team - Tel 0151 337 6505

senteam@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Starting Well - 
www.startingwell.org.uk/

West Cheshire 0-16 CAMHS Tel - 01244 393200
www.cwp.nhs.uk/services-and-locations/services/west-cheshire-0-16-camhs/


IPSEA- Call-in Helpline Tel- 0300 22 5899
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Pages/Category/service-overview

CONTACT Advice Line -Tel-0808 808 3555
https://contact.org.uk/ 


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CONTACT US
By Joanne Southall March 13, 2026
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
This info is for parent carers of children and young people (aged 0–25) with SEND in Cheshire West
By Lucy Kennerley March 11, 2026
Planning for adulthood can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it alone! Our Preparation for Adulthood Marketplace Event is a chance for parent carers and young people to find information, ask questions, and connect with services that can support the journey ahead.
Clubs for children with SEND in Cheshire West & Chester
By Joanne Southall March 8, 2026
What's On at Easter - for children with SEND in Cheshire West & Chester
‘Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools’ (PINS)
By Vanessa Usai February 12, 2026
The second year of the ‘Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools’ (PINS) project is now underway in three mainstream primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. 
Understanding Mental Capacity Webinar for Parents & Carers of Young People with SEND
By Lucy Kennerley February 10, 2026
SEND - mental capacity & decision-making webinar key legal principles around mental capacity, Court of Protection, Deputyships vs Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
Endorphins January 2026 News - available to download and read
By Joanne Southall February 1, 2026
Endorphins January 2026 News - available to download and read.
By Lucy Kennerley January 26, 2026
Parent carers in Cheshire West & Chester newsletter. From vital updates on the 2026 PCF Survey, to details on upcoming SEND events, webinars and training.
PCF Cheshire West & Chester: National SEND Discussions – Brief Update
By Lucy Kennerley January 25, 2026
National SEND discussions. National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) as part of the Department of Education’s current work on SEND reforms.
Naming Schools in Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
By Lucy Kennerley January 22, 2026
This guide explains your rights, the difference between Section 41 and non-Section 41 schools, and what the council must do when naming a school in an EHCP.
By Joanne Southall January 19, 2026
Helping Families Navigate the SEND System Parent Carer Forum, Cheshire West SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) SEN Support, Quality First Teaching