PCF Survey Results May 2024

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to parent carers who have taken the time to fill out our 2024 survey. We understand the frustration of sharing lived experiences without seeing an impact. We have read hundreds of comments from survey participants, and each one has touched our hearts. We want to assure parent carers that their voices have been heard and fed back to leaders in the Council and the SEND Strategy Board. As a result, there is a commitment from those at the very top to address concerns working in equal partnership with parents and carers. We will keep members and the wider community updated as we take recommendations from the survey into actionable steps with professionals and key stakeholders.

PCF Survey 2024 Summary Report, Results & Further Analysis

a full report of survey results is available to view on the button below...

PCF In-Person Event

DON’T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS
This event has a packed agenda including presentations from the …..
The Adult Social Care and Transitions Team.
Hall Smith Whittingham Solicitors (Wills and Trusts, Deputyships and Mental Capacity).
Transition to Adulthood from a Medical Perspective.
And so much more!
Follow our Facebook page to view the full agenda soon.
For all Parents and Carers of children/young people who have any Special Educational Needs &/or Disabilities (SEND) (no diagnosis needed)
If you cannot make it we can ask your questions on your behalf and get back to you with a response, please contact us Phone: 07900 840867
Email: contact.pcfcwac@gmail.com
Presentations from the day will be shared on our website after the event...

Did you miss the PCF March Virtual Forum?
Please use the link below to access the Recordings and presentations from our online forum: 

 You can hear about the following topics:

Short Breaks and Wrap-Around Care - Update.

EOTAS – Education Other Than At School - What is it? 

With much more to come in 2024 don't forget that you can keep up to date with the latest PCF news and signposting information by checking our website and following us on Facebook. 

Discover Live Well Cheshire West.

SEN Managers.
In the link below you will find the roles and responsibilities (as of November 2023) of the SEN Managers. At the bottom of the page, you will find the contact details for the team.

Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)

We have updated the Information, Advice and Support Service page on Live Well, so you can find out more about what the service provides as well as finding a wide range of information covering subjects including Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support, Education Health and Care Needs Assessments and Plans, Meetings, Choosing a New School, Disagreements and Mediation and much more.. To find out more information or to contact the service please click below...

What do we mean by Transition to Adulthood? 

From Year 9 onwards your child’s school will encourage them to start thinking a lot more about their future, particularly about what job they may like to do and about how they might like to live. This might seem scary but there are lots of people who can offer information, advices and guidance to help you make your decisions. 

Cheshire West and Chester Council's has the same aspiration for all children and young people (including young people with special needs) - that they achieve well in their early years at school and in college; lead happy and fulfilled life; and have choice and control. 

Our newly updated Local Offer has now been updated to include information in one place which includes information on supported internships, college information, supported employment, education information and services, health services and information and social care information and services and case studies from young people. For more information please see the links below:

View our Pathway to Adulthood - Post 16 Options, Training and Employment 

or View our Accessible - Pathway to Adulthood - Post 16 Options, Training and Employment by clicking below...

We are delighted to announce that the Contact Business Development team have some dates for online workshops for parents/carers of children aged 0 to 5 with SEND in ENGLAND. We would love it if you would share this information with any families who might find this useful. All of our workshops are interactive, so parents will be able to ask our very experienced and knowledgeable trainers all their most challenging questions! Or they can just sit and observe if they don’t like to speak up.
 
Subjects that we cover include Toilet Training, Sleep, Speech and Language, Social Communication, Money Matters, Education, Anxiety, Behaviour.
 
To find out more click on Early Years Workshops for parents and carers  This link will be updated regularly as we add more workshops throughout the year, so do check again later if you can’t find what you want.

Are running a public consultation on their draft Adult Social Care Strategy, 'Enabling Great Lives'. Their 'Enabling Great Lives' draft strategy summarises how they plan to continue to improve Adult Social Care services over time and work with people in West Cheshire and all their partners to turn their ambitions into reality.

This intends to be an overarching strategy document which provides a framework for how services will be delivered.

The Russet School
Family & Toddler Sessions
Great fun today exploring different textures and giving new challenges a go!
Come along and join the fun – no need to book
Play based learning sessions for children with additional needs aged 6 months to 5 years and their families.
Every Friday morning at 9.30 – 11.00 term time,

at Victoria Rd Children's Centre, Neumann St, Northwich CW9 5UT

The Ice Cream Farm SEN Sessions

Mark your calendars for  ...
Sunday 19th May
All dates are available to book here 

Reasonable Adjustments Check List

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/ 

Get Involved with the PCF.... 

We are always looking for new parents and carers to join us. You can attend meetings, give feedback to influence the services your child or young person uses or help us to identify the gaps in services. Also, a chance to meet other parents and learn about what's on offer in Cheshire West & Chester. 
 
email contact.pcfcwac@gmail.com
or join us for one of our meetings. We hope to see you soon!

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