Meet the team! Our Steering Group members and School Reps....

PCF Steering Group

Professionals from Health, Education, Social Care and Third Sector, alongside Parent and Carer Volunteers.



PCF Steering Group Members

Steve Arnold - Commissioning

Sarah Banks - Social Care

Karen Cove - Education

Sarah Curtis - Education

Joanna Davies - Information, Advice & Support Service

Caroline Davies - CWaC Council

Julie Duff - Parent/Carer

Debbie Edwards - Education

Joanna Hall - Starting Well

Clare Gallagher - Third Sector

Kate Hughes - Education Psychology

Alistair Jeffs - Social Care

Lucy Kennerley - Parent/Carer

Adam Langham - Councillor

Penny Millington - Children Mental Health Services

Sarah Nafisi - Parent/Carer

Neil Oxley - Education - Special School Head's Lead

Jo Southall - Parent/Carer

Matthew Southall - Health

Sarah Symons - Education - Special School Head's Lead

Gill Tyler - Health - Designated Clinical Officer

Vanessa Usai - Parent/Carer

Emma Walker - Communication/Live Well


Click the photographs below to learn more about some of our Parent /Carer Volunteer Steering Group Members

PCF School Reps

Volunteers who represent Parents and Carers in their School or College

Click the photographs to learn more about some of our Volunteers

If you want to get involved, or find out more, please come to one of our events or contact us.

SEND Summit CWaC 2026 highlights
By Sara Mak • October 19, 2026
Cheshire West and Chester Council hosted the 2026 SEND Summit at Chester Racecourse. Highlights from the day.
Social Care, Family Support and Early Help PCF Forum  CWaC
By Joanne Southall • October 10, 2026
The Social Care, Family Support and Early Help Forum - Families First and Family Hubs, what services are available and how to access them plus Neighbourhood Hubs
Virtual Forum: Technology and Digital Resources
By Joanne Southall • October 8, 2026
information and support on technology, online safety and ways digital tools can enhance outcomes for children with SEND. PCF Cheshire West & Chester Event, Jan 2027
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