DCC’s SEND Newsletter is out now
Make sure that you scroll down to the bottom to read about the ongoing Consultation on Short Breaks – engagement with families.
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SEND Families Drop In Event
Join us in Barnstaple for our first SEND Families Drop In Event — a friendly, relaxed space where you can pop in, look around, and chat to the services you’re interested in. There will be lots of tables and plenty of chances to connect with different teams, but you’re welcome to stay for as long…
Update on SEND Tribunal Appeals
There has been a temporary change to how some SEND Tribunal appeals are being supported. Due to higher demand and reduced capacity in the Tribunal team, Weightmans Solicitors have been appointed to manage appeals scheduled for hearings in January, February and March 2026. This is a temporary step to help keep appeals progressing. All families…
On Friday, Oria and I (Caroline) attended a training day with the SEND Operations Team as part of the launch of the new Communication and Relationship Standard. Thank you to everyone who continues to share their experiences and feedback — it truly makes a difference. You can read more about the launch of the new…
Every Pair Tells a Story – a national campaign.
Yesterday families across the UK left empty shoes outside council offices to symbolise the thousands of children being failed by the SEND system. Julia and Caroline (two of the directors of PCFD) attended a meeting at county hall yesterday morning. As we were leaving we paused to view the pairs of shoes outside the main…
Find Out More About Becoming a Parent Carer Partner
Would you like to get more involved in our work? We’re hosting online info sessions to help you find out more about becoming a Parent Carer Partner!
Tuesday 25th November
11:00am–12:00pm (daytime)
7:30pm–8:30pm (evening)
Both sessions are the same — just choose the time that works best for you.
Register your interest
The Four Cornerstones Report
The Four Cornerstones report has been published today on Devon County Council’s website: The report offers an honest and moving picture of SEND services in Devon, highlighting the challenges families face with delays in support, the uneven communication, and the and the need for more joined-up working. The report also recognises the positives, including the…
