🌟 What parent carers told us — and what we’re doing next 🌟
In November, we asked families across Devon to share their views about Parent Carer Forum Devon. Thank you to everyone who took part — your voices are helping shape how we listen, connect and represent families.
Parental Minds CIC are running popular Meltdowns and Shutdowns workshop on Monday 19th, Monday 19th January 2026 7.15pm – 8.45pm.An online support hub focused on how to support our loved ones and ourselves during the event of a meltdown or shutdown. Sign up here.https://bit.ly/PMSWMeltdown26
Hello everyone! I’m Caroline, one of the Directors, and I manage our Facebook page and website. I wanted to apologise for being a bit quiet on here lately. I’ve been unwell since Christmas, which meant I needed to step back and focus on my recovery. I appreciate your patience and understanding. I hope you’re all…
DfE * SEND Reform National Conversation * – Online Series Make your voice heard on SEND reform: take part in what we hope will be the biggest national conversation on SEND in a generation. Join Schools Minister Georgia Gould for our series of live online discussions with a panel of experts. Wed, Dec 3 •…
This may be of interest to some who want to learn more but don’t want to commit to the full IPSEA training.Each module costs £20, but you do get a certificate once you have completed the course. We’re pleased to introduce our new bitesize e-learning courses. Each short, self-paced course takes around 40 minutes to…
We know our communication hasn’t been good enough for far too long. You haven’t always heard about the work we’ve been doing, how we’re challenging the local area (education, health and care) and the progress being made — and that’s not okay. As a Parent Carer Forum, our role is to represent your voices and…
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
Devon County Council (Public Health), in partnership with Togetherness, offers families, adults, and children, free access to online learning courses, to better understand and manage emotional health and relationships in daily life. As a first-timer or a return user, there are a wealth of resources, to access at your own pace. All you require is…
A Family Culture Day for SEND Children
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…