Volunteer Training Resources
Jo Southall • March 18, 2022
Parent Volunteer Workshops
We have received fantastic feedback from the Parent Volunteer Workshops in March.
Topics covered on the Training Sessions
Week 1 - Introduction to the PCF, Co-Production & Contact / IASS
Week 2 - SEN Support in Schools & EHCPs / 1 Page Profiles / Live Well
Week 3 - Communication & Preparing for Meetings / Health Services
Week 4 - SEN Team & Outreach Service / Autism Service
Week 5 - Commissioning / Social Care & Short Breaks
Week 6 - Mental Wellbeing
If you would like to know more about the PCF or think you might be interested in volunteering with us in the future, you can view the presentations from our March Training Sessions below.
Keep up to date on all of the works we are involved in to ensure that your experiences are heard, Signposting to local services and events and what is coming up in the PCF events calendar. All the latest updates for April.
Our Rep Jayne had the opportunity to attend the Community Champions Event in Warrington recently, representing our Parent Carer Forum with a stall. Here are some key takeaways:
Jayne – a Parent Carer Forum rep and Special Guardian to her nephew, who has ADHD, autism and developmental trauma. In this blog, she explains what Special Guardianship really means and the challenges families face.
Keep up to date on all of the works the PCF are involved in with our March newsletter.Here are some of the latest updates….
Finding the right social opportunities and support for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can be a challenge. That’s why the Cheshire West and Chester Youth Service provides free, inclusive, and engaging youth provisions across the borough.
Endorphins February News - available to download and read.
It’s almost been a year since Parent Carers spoke passionately at the Council Chambers about the issues in the borough about Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND).
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
Resources from the 2025 Parent/Carer Volunteer Training provided by the PCF. PPT Slides can be downloaded and viewed from Week 1-5 training sessions.
Critical insights and available resources to support families in Cheshire West and Chester from an informative session titled Transitions & Pathways took place to guide families navigating key life transitions for their children.