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At Parent Carer Forum Cheshire West & Chester, we share inspiring stories and vital developments that resonate with families navigating the challenges of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Join our supportive community to connect, learn, and empower each other on this journey together.
Reasonable adjustments come from a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010. Schools must remove barriers for disabled pupils by making practical, appropriate changes that allow them to access learning like everyone else.
I had the pleasure of presenting alongside brilliant speakers and the CANDDID study team on the “Knowing ME!” neurodiversity profiling tool, currently being developed across Cheshire and Merseyside.
The Live Well Newsletter will be published bi-monthly to provide you with latest updates and information. It is also your opportunity to get involved, have your say and improve our Live Well/Local Offer Cheshire West Website.
SEND - mental capacity & decision-making webinar
key legal principles around mental capacity, Court of Protection, Deputyships vs Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
Education & Mental Health Forum from the PCF Cheshire West & Chester. Meet local education and mental health services. SEND Reforms – What You Need to Know.
Interface Between Neurodiversity and Mental Health Pathways
PCF CWaC Reflections from an event at Alder Hey in Feb 2026. Professionals from Cheshire and Merseyside.
Supporting Education: SEND Parent Training Webinar
Gain practical advice and confidence to support your child in school.
PCF Cheshire West and Chester
Practical • Supportive • Informative
Helping you feel confident working with your child’s school
SEND Benefits & Support Service is here to help you understand what you’re entitled to in Cheshire West and Chester.
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.
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.
PFC Cheshire West - Events
We are currently adding dates for events in 2024/25 they will be calendarised above.
Information about our events can be found below. Past events are available to watch again or view presentations. See below for details....
SEND - mental capacity & decision-making webinar
key legal principles around mental capacity, Court of Protection, Deputyships vs Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
Education & Mental Health Forum from the PCF Cheshire West & Chester. Meet local education and mental health services. SEND Reforms – What You Need to Know.
Supporting Education: SEND Parent Training Webinar
Gain practical advice and confidence to support your child in school.
PCF Cheshire West and Chester
Practical • Supportive • Informative
Helping you feel confident working with your child’s school