September 2025 Virtual Forum - Who Are We? & Meet the Directors
Joanne Southall • September 2, 2025
Who Are We? – PCF Forum & Meet the Director of Education & Inclusion
We recently hosted our first virtual forum, where parent carers had the chance to:
• Meet some of our PCF representatives
• Hear from Contact’s Participation Advisor, Lisa, who explained how PCFs fit nationally
• Meet Sal, the Director of Education Inclusion
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!
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This month’s PCF newsletter is packed with updates, opportunities and support for SEND families across Cheshire West & Chester.
The Department for Education is consulting on Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) — and parent carers’ voices are crucial.
PCF (AGM) meeting with an update from the CWaC SEND Transport team on SEND Home to School Travel Assistance.
The SEND Commitment - SEND system works together. It’s a set of shared promises, created with families, professionals, and young people. Commitment across CWaC,
PCF Monthly Round-Up - This month, the Vice-Chair presented our 2026 Survey findings, 702 responses strong, to the SEND Partnership Board, chaired by Edwina Grant.
MyMind CYPMHS children and young people’s mental health services in Cheshire West and Chester.
MHST (Mental Health Support Team) schools, anxiety support, ADHD
The SEND Partnership Board independently chaired by Edwina Grant with senior stakeholders from across the system. PCF Vice Chair presented findings from PCF Survey.
Knowing Me Neurodiversity Profiling Tool. PCF CWaC’s Ongoing Role in a Tool Built With Families.
Introduction from Sal Thirlway, Director of Education and Inclusion, Cheshire West and Chester Council .
Parent Carer Forum for Cheshire West & Chester new blog post - Parent Voices - Luke Squires, a dad to three neurodiverse children, living with ADHD himself.