We are the regional network that is made up of the West Midlands Parent Carer Forums. We are a representative group supporting regional Coproduction within SEND
Joined February 2019
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
20 Jan 2022
SEND parents have described this @MissAngelaChick badge as a game-changer, so we wanted to share it here. Attach it to your child's rucksack so they can communicate their feelings at school simply by adjusting the scale! It's also a great way to assess if they need more support.
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
24 Jan 2022
⚡ 💡 🏡 Did you know the energy bill rise in April will disproportionally affect families with disabled children? Find what help is available to make sure you are getting everything you are entitled to. 🏡💡⚡
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31 Jan 2022
Absolutely! 100% this!!!
We are professional in our knowledge that comes together to completely transform lives when we work collaboratively, so why differentiate us in any way... One team, well said!
27 Jan 2022
It’s 2022 we need to move away from professionals meetings. Parents and professionals are one team when supporting a cyp why would the team have another meeting without key people there. It’s old fashioned and silo working. Parents are the biggest stakeholders!!!
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
28 Jan 2022
Our fantastic event is underway 💜
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31 Jan 2022
Really well put together description of why we refer to Autism as a spectrum
#LDA #autism #livedexperience
You can be articulate and academic and still have high support needs for everyday living. This is another autism myth,those who can advocate don’t also have high support needs. This is why autism is described as a spectrum and individuals have spiky profiles.
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27 Oct 2021
Contact put out an article about some some of the amazing work forums did during the Pandemic. Let’s share the wonderful work you do! bit.ly/3pn9bOp
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
28 Sep 2021
Ofsted has been asked to carry out a thematic survey of how well providers are developing and delivering Skills Bootcamps programmes - find out more here: ow.ly/Ob0750GgXZY
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
22 Sep 2021
Starting on 5 October, our @WSSwestmids team are hosting a webinar series "Practical Strategies for Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs", featuring input from Speech and Language Therapists and case studies from school practitioners. ow.ly/Wds050Gb050 #SEND
ALT Image shows a teacher laughing with young children in a classroom
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17 Aug 2021
How wonderful! Not only has the minister been in our region, but she met with one of our parent aren't forums who are delivering a SEND HAF project this summer in Wolverhampton. Well done @Voice4P & thank you @vickyford for raising awareness that #HAF should also include #SEND
17 Aug 2021
1/3 I’ve had a super day visiting Holiday Activities and food projects in Walsall and Wolverhampton.
This program of activities by the ACE Summer project is Ace!
Thank you to @WalsallCouncil @WolvesCouncil many local providers & to the gov for £220mill of funding. #HAF2021
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
16 Aug 2021
.@PHE_uk will host a webinar at 6.30pm tonight to update parents and carers about government plans to vaccinate vulnerable children aged 12-15. NHS officials will provide an outline of the vaccination programme and key updates.
Join on Microsoft Teams 👉 bit.ly/PHEVaccine-TeamsInvit…
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30 Jul 2021
Always a good opportunity!
29 Jul 2021
Do you work in a local authority SEND team?
We're running a training day on 26 August for staff in local authorities, covering the framework of SEND law and the duties of local authorities, schools and colleges towards children and young people with SEND: buff.ly/3rzjYUU
2 May 2021
Would be great to see some board members from a SEND background added in this round too!
30 Apr 2021
We recognise concerns from the sector about limited social work experience on our board. We are pleased that this latest public appointments process encourages leaders from within the profession to apply. (1/2)
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
29 Apr 2021
BCC have pre-paid for every parent in Birmingham to access a parenting course. These resources now include the course ‘Understanding your child with additional needs.’ Enter the code “COMMUNITY” at the top of this link to access the course: inourplace.heiapply.com/onli…
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26 Mar 2021
Really useful thread to be aware of.
Key themes in our findings include #Covid19 amplifying existing problems in the #SEND system, young people left without support, funding issues made worse and the later release DfE guidance making SEND feel like an afterthought #ForgottenLeftbehindOverlooked
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
21 Feb 2021
From tomorrow teachers, health and social care workers, parents and carers and anyone that works with or is regularly in contact with those under the age of 25 will be able to access our new Psychological First Aid training for children and young people gov.uk/government/news/psych…
ALT Clare Perkins, Director of the Mental Health Programme at Public Health England said: “The pandemic has caused significant disruption to all of our daily lives. Children are among the worse impacted being stuck at home and not able to have the essential social interaction with their friends. And many young people are anxious and worried about their future in these uncertain times. “Children and young people will react to the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. The Psychological First Aid training course will help professionals, volunteers, parents and carers better identify the signs of those who are struggling and give them timely effective support that is right for them – helping them feel safe and able to help themselves.”
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
20 Feb 2021
If a young person you know seems to be struggling, talk to them. When it comes to #MentalHealth, nobody should have to deal with it alone.
@kooth_plc offers free online support for young people aged 11 to 25. To learn more visit 👉 kooth.com/
#DontDoItAlone
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19 Feb 2021
People with a learning disability who have the most support needs should have this recorded on their GP learning disability register.
If you’re not sure if someone’s GP surgery knows they have a learning disability you can check with the GP surgery.
- youtu.be/7gANZupyBHM
11 Feb 2021
Absolutely brilliant to see an ongoing commitment and recognition of pcf engagement and the hard work they do! And we are seeing an increase in health work too...
@DHSCgovuk @NHSEngland
11 Feb 2021
3/4 Each Parent Carer Forum will have up to £17,500– an increase of £2,500 compared to 2020-21 – to ensure their effective involvement in designing SEND policies and services, including in response to the pandemic.@NNPCF
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8 Feb 2021
We've had a great day today talking about the reality of inpatient care and how the work we are doing regionally about admissions avoidance is a crucial part of making sustainable change.
8 Feb 2021
@NHSMidlands @NNPCFWestMids @JeremyH09406697 @isabelle241212 @marybusk 1st of 7 training @NHSImprovement regions. "Really powerful, well organised and presented session, shows there is a real appetite and enthusiasm for learning and getting it right for CYP, parents and carers"
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