November 2025 In-Person Forum: Neurodiversity
Joanne Southall • September 24, 2025
Who is this for?
This event is for parent carers of children and young people (aged 0–25) with SEND in Cheshire Wes and Chester. It’s a chance to hear from professionals, ask questions, and get practical strategies to support your child at home and in school.
What’s on the day:
Understanding Neurodiversity & Support in Cheshire West & Chester
- What neurodiversity is and why it matters
- Updates on CWAC’s Neurodiversity Profiling Tool and diagnostic pathway
- Parent introduction on using the neurodiversity tool
- Speakers include Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Educational Psychologist, Autism Team.
- Information on accessing external support services
Partnership Inclusion Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS)
- How schools in CWAC are becoming more inclusive for neurodiverse children
- Parent and student perspectives
- Resources, blogs, and practical advice from PCF involvement in the project
- How the learning from the project can support other schools
Marketplace
- Meet local services and support organisations, including Autism Team, SALT, SPOTSS, OT, CWP (reasonable adjustments), Information Advice Support Service, Disability Positive, and more
- Opportunity to speak directly with professionals and other parent carers
Food & Refreshments
- Tea, coffee, and cake will be provided.
- Please bring your own lunch.
📌 Important: This event is only open to parent carers of children/young people with SEND aged 0–25 in CWAC. Spaces are limited – book your place now!
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Build practical communication skills and confidence for meetings with professionals This interactive training is designed to give parent carers the confidence and tools they need to communicate effectively with professionals. We will share practical tips and real-life examples to help you prepare for meetings and be assertive in challenging conversations. By the end of the session, you’ll have: Clear strategies for confident, solution-focused communication A mini toolkit of templates and resources to use in meetings Greater confidence when speaking up for your child Whether you’re new to navigating SEND systems or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will help you feel more prepared, empowered, and heard. About our facilitator Our facilitator is Gillian Driscoll. Some of you will know Gillian as she is a fellow parent carer to Lucy, 14. Gillian's professional background is in learning and development where she works as a facilitator and coach to help people be the best they can be. Gillian works with the Parent Carer Forum as a way of giving back to the people who provide support for everyone else. She promises to create a safe space for people to explore how they can improve their skills and confidence to advocate successfully on behalf of their loved ones. 📌 Important: This session is only open to parent carers of children/young people with SEND aged 0–25 in CWAC . Spaces are limited – book your place now !
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PCF Virtual Forum: Get to know us & Meet the Directors Join us online on Thursday 30th September 2025, 10:00 – 11:30am for a special Virtual Forum! ✨ Learn who we are at the Parent Carer Forum (PCF) ✨ Discover what we do and why we do it on a national an local level ✨ Meet the directors behind the SEND services we help shape This is a free online event and open to all parents and carers of children and young people with a Special Educational Need/Disability age 0-25 in Cheshire West & Chester. Come along, ask questions, and get to know the parent volunteers working to shape the services in your community! Booking Link Below....
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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.
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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)