SEND Summit 2026!

Lucy Kennerley • September 21, 2026
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For parent carers of children and young people with SEND
Cheshire West and Chester Council are hosting another SEND Summit on Monday 19th October 2026 at Chester Racecourse, 9am – 4pm.
CWAC anticipate there will be significant interest in attending from schools, parents, and professionals in light of the new National SEND Reform Programme, so places are limited.
Although the day starts at 9am, the opening session won't begin until 9:30am, with arrival from 9:00 – 9:30am and welcome at 9:30 – 9:45am. Full agenda to follow!
Need to leave early? That's absolutely fine.
Full agenda to follow once places are confirmed. 
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📌 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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