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SEND Improvement Baseline Survey Report
We're really pleased to publish the findings of the Parent Carer & Children and Young People surveys carried out in May 2023. It's taken us quite a long time to process all the data and we hope you'll agree that the comprehensive report we've produced has been...
It’s Survey Time!
We’re launching a brand-new short survey today! The questions are about lived experience of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in Devon and are linked to Devon's SEND Improvement Plan. What families tell us now will set a baseline and help...
Looking for Neurodiversity Experts
The Parent Carer Forums across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are recruiting for a brand new Parent Carer Neurodiversity Expert Reference Group to work with NHS Devon and other partners on a new Children and Young People's Neurodiversity and SLCN Workstream. People’s...
What is a Parent Carer Forum?
What you'll find on this page: Find out more about Parent Carer Forums How do Parent Carer Forums work? Who can get involved? Coproduction How to get involved Find out more about Parent Carer Forums A Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of children...
Parent Carer Autism Strategy Workshop
On Wednesday 5th October, Parent Carer Forum Devon brought together a group of parent carers and professionals from NHS Devon, Children and Family Heath Devon and Devon County Council to hear about plans for a Children and Young People (CYP) Autism Strategy for Devon....
South Hams Coffee Morning
Feedback from the PCFD South Hams Coffee Morning in Dartington
Response to Ofsted/CQC SEND Revisit
Between 23rd to 25th May 2022, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revisited the Devon Local Area. You can read the report here. The inspectors have asked us to pass on their thanks to the families who took part. They hoped parents felt listened to....
Ofsted & CQC Revisit – Have Your Say
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have announced a Revisit of Devon Local Area from 23rd to 25th May 2022. This includes all education, health and care services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This page...
Spring Report
We've been busy here at PCFD - here's a great summary of everything we've been up to recently. Read our latest report to find out what's been happening, success to share as well as barriers and concerns! Please get in touch using the email address below to let us know...
Information Sessions
Earlier this week Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) announced a SEND revisit on 23-25 May 2022. You can read their letter here. The purpose of the visit is to decide whether the local area has made sufficient progress in addressing the areas of significant...