Survey 2024

Joanne Southall • July 4, 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 parent 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:

1. National backdrop

2. Demographics

3. Overall Themes

4. Comparison with 2022

5. New question analysis

6. Support

7. Co-production and culture

8. Conclusion

9. Recommendations


is available here...

Survey 2024 Summary



Survey 2024 Results & Further Analysis

a full report of survey results is available to view here

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Survey Results from 2024



You can view a full list of the questions used in our 2024 survey on the button below...

Survey Questions from 2024

Thank you to all the parents and carers that completed our recent survey.

We will keep you informed of any work streams and service decisions influenced from your feedback.


If you need any question about our survey please email us at: contact.pcfcwac@gmail.com or call 07900 840867


To see other events coming up in 2024 or to catch up on past events & presentations...

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National SEND discussions. National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) as part of the Department of Education’s current work on SEND reforms.
Naming Schools in Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
By Lucy Kennerley January 22, 2026
This guide explains your rights, the difference between Section 41 and non-Section 41 schools, and what the council must do when naming a school in an EHCP.