New parent carer forum in Warwickshire is seeking members

There is a new parent carer forum for the Warwickshire area called Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice and it is looking for people to get involved. The forum is a representative group led by parent carers for parent carers of children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (0-25). The group are looking forward to working with various agencies to help shape and improve local services.

Elaine Lambe from Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice said: “It is fantastic to have the opportunity to partner with the council to ensure that children and young people in Warwickshire meet their full potential and that families get the support that they need. We are looking forward to welcoming parent carers into our membership and ensuring that their voice is heard by decision makers to make services better for everyone.”

Ian Budd, Assistant Director at Warwickshire County Council said: “We are really excited to work with Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice. Warwickshire is committed to working with parents and carers to take forward our SEND & Inclusion Change Programme. The current challenges that we face in the system for our learners with special educational needs and disabilities cannot be overcome by working in isolation. By working together, we hope to improve outcomes for our children and young people, operate clear, fair and transparent processes and create an inclusive, sustainable system.”

Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice will be talking to local families over the upcoming months to help them decide on the local priorities and to be able to take their collective voice forward into discussion with service providers. If you would like to get involved with the forum or share your experiences please email warwickshireparentcarervoice@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/warksparentcarervoice.