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You can view our April newsletter here for all the latest events and insights into FACT's work as well as ways you can get involved and have your voice heard.

Are you a parent or carer of a child with ADHD? Join our two-part webinar series, designed to provide practical strategies for supporting your child at home. This series will provide valuable insights and practical tools to help both you and your child thrive. These sessions will be recorded and made available to everyone who registers, so even if you cannot make the live streamed session, you won't miss out. Buckinghamshire ADHD Project Flyer 3 Parenting Sessions...

FACT Bucks attended the national Parent Carer Forum to keep in touch with national initiatives and learn more about SEND developments. The slides and information are below. View the presentation from the ‘What Works in SEND: Holding onto hope’ presented by Amanda Allard, Director, Council for Disabled Children. View Amanda Allard's Slides here View the presentation from the ‘NNPCF and Contact update’ with NNPCF Co-Chairs & Olivia Newbolt of Contact View the Contact And...

It’s time for the annual  FACT Bucks  Parent Carer Forum survey This is an influential survey open throughout February which the Council and local health and voluntary organisations take very seriously, using it to understand your views and to plan services for SEND families.  The questions are about your experience of the SEND system within Buckinghamshire in 2024.  Your views are important and will be read and taken into account. This questionnaire is for families of all...

Join us as a Trustee Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? FACT Bucks, the Parent Carer Forum for Buckinghamshire, is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as Trustees! About Us FACT Bucks is a parent-led, pan-disability forum dedicated to influencing decisions across education, health, and social care for children and young people with additional needs in Buckinghamshire. As required by the Children...

This series of 3 half hour webinars will inform and empower you about what can be done to enable Buckinghamshire children and young people with ADHD to thrive - whether diagnosed or not, in school and elsewhere. It follows on from our autumn 2024 fact-finding workshops involving a wide range of stakeholders including parents. FACT Bucks SENDIAS ADHD webinar - part 1- child's views, definition and diagnosis Slides for ADHD webinar - part 1 (PDF, 141 MB) FACT...

🌟 Calling All Champions of Inclusion! 🌟 Community inclusion for young people with SEND is vital for making sure they feel valued and have the same chances to shine. Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can fully enjoy social, educational, and recreational activities. By creating inclusive environments, we can make this dream a reality! This mission requires teamwork—schools, local authorities, healthcare providers, and community organisations joining forces to provide accessible facilities, tailored programs, and supportive...