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.

By Joanne Southall June 10, 2025
Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
On May 14th, 2025, families, professionals, and local leaders came together at Ellesmere Port
By Joanne Southall May 20, 2025
On May 14th, 2025, families, professionals, and local leaders came together at the Holiday Inn, Ellesmere Port for our “Preparation for Adulthood” (PfA) event. This pivotal day focused on ensuring that young people with SEND have the right support, from the early teenage years through to adult life.
Invaluable financial know-how for your SEND family
By Joanne Southall May 20, 2025
Last week, we welcomed Rhiannon Gogh—carer, Chartered Financial Adviser, and founder of the Carers Academy—to lead a powerful webinar on financial planning for parent carers.
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