Making sure the voice and needs of Kingston SEND families are heard
Kingston SEND PCF is made up of local parents and carers who work to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities and their needs are heard and understood by local services and decision makers.
We also make sure parents and carers have access to events and information that they might find useful as a SEND family.
Amazing Things
We love this introduction to autism by amazing things. It aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations. It is intended to be viewed, discussed and shared widely by anyone but especially teachers and parents.
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The SEND White Paper Consultation is closing on May 18th 11:59pm.
The Kingston PCF is sharing their response on behalf of local parent carers based on what you have told us about Inclusion and Accessing Support.
You can of course respond to the consultation yourself
consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/
IPSEA have template letter to help parent carers write to their local Member of Parliament (MP) about their views on the SEND Reforms:
www.ipsea.org.uk/write-to-your-mp-protect-the-legal-rights-of-children-and-young-people-with-send
You can find your local MP’s contact details here
www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ … See MoreSee Less
SEND reform: putting children and young people first – Department for Education – Citizen Space
consult.education.gov.uk
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Contact have published a really useful visual guide that explains what Parent Carer Forums do, how we work with services, and how co‑production and campaigning fit together.
Some families may have already read about the national guidance for PCFs about campaigning politically, written by Special Needs Jungle, and this poster by Contact helps clarify the same points in a parent‑friendly way.
At Kingston Parent Carer Forum, our priority is listening to, empowering, and advocating on behalf of Kingston's parent carers. Nothing has changed in the way we operate and we continue to have productive conversations with services and local professionals.
We hope this poster helps families understand how PCFs advocate for better outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
As always, if you have any questions or comments please do leave a comment below, send us a message, or email us at help@kingstonpcf.co.uk … See MoreSee Less
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Jane Pidduck is running an ‘Understanding Autism’ Seminar for Families, designed for parents and carers whose children have an autism diagnosis or are on the assessment pathway.
The session covers: understanding autism, experiences of diagnosis, family impact, and practical communication ideas.
Cost: £5 (cash), including a full resource pack.
Light refreshments provided; please bring your own lunch.
To register as attending, please find the link in the comments below
More info: jpiddu2@grandavenue.kingston.sch.uk or 020 8399 5344 … See MoreSee Less
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