Why Your Voice Matters
As a parent carer of a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), your insights, experiences, and perspectives are invaluable. Your voice not only reflects the real-life challenges and triumphs faced by families across Birmingham but also serves as a catalyst for positive change.
Shaping Services Together
Our mission is to ensure that the voices of parent carers are not just heard but actively influence the services and support systems that children and young people with SEND rely on. Here's how we use your voice to make a difference:
Consultation and Feedback
We regularly conduct surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions to gather your opinions and experiences. Your feedback helps us understand what is working well and what needs improvement in existing services.
Representation
We represent parent carers at local and national meetings, ensuring that your concerns and suggestions are brought to the attention of decision-makers. Our forum members participate in strategic planning groups, influencing policies and practices that affect SEND services.
Collaborative Working
We work closely with local authorities, health services, and educational institutions to co-produce service improvements. By sharing your lived experiences, we help shape training programs for professionals to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.
Building a Supportive Community
We build a supportive network where parent carers can share experiences, advice, and support each other. Through workshops, events, and online platforms, we provide opportunities for learning and connecting with other families.