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FACT Bucks AGM Thursday 26th September
This year’s Annual General Meeting of FACT Bucks will be held on Thursday 26th September starting at 9.45am in Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden, HP16 0BD. You can hear about the work of the Forum during the last year as the local voice of parents and carers of children and young people with SEND. Our Annual Report and Financial Statements 2023-24 can be viewed on our website – through this link Annual report . We will also be...
Summary of HNBF
At the start of this term FACT Bucks was informally notified by Buckinghamshire Council that it would no longer be accepting applications from schools and other educational settings for top-up funding for students with SEND but no EHC plan. FACT were not consulted or notified of this policy change before it was made and we have since taken every opportunity to challenge the decision which we believe will be harmful to children with SEND and their families....
School Transport 2024
FACT is concerned to hear from SEND families about the transport challenges they are facing again this year. Delays, misplaced paperwork, and communication issues appear to be common, particularly for families with children transitioning to new schools or post-16 education. While we understand the financial constraints on local government, basic efficiency and clear communication are essential. We also recognize that some college placements are confirmed after exam results and that part-time timetables may not be available until...
FACT Bucks Annual report 2023-24
We are pleased to produce our annual report along with financial statement for the year 2023 - 24. You can read the full report here
Team Leader recruitment deadline extended
The deadline for the Team Leader role has been extended. Families & Carers Together in Bucks (FACT) About Us: FACT Bucks is the Parent Carer Forum for Buckinghamshire, as required by the Children and Families Act 2014. Parent Carer Forums are representative local groups of parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities who work alongside local authorities, education, health and other service providers to ensure the...
New Webinar available – Preparing for Adulthood
FACT Bucks and SENDias have co-produced a webinar about the transition to adulthood for young people with SEND. It includes useful information about independent living, what's available, your rights and what to expect.
Announcement of Resignation of the Team Leader of FACT Bucks
Announcement of Resignation of Andrew Howard, Team Leader of FACT Bucks Dear Families, Parents and Carers, It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of our Team Leader, Andrew Howard, from his position at FACT Bucks, effective Autumn 2024. We are grateful for Andrew's commitment and hard work on behalf of the parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs in Buckinghamshire. Andrew's leadership and vision have been instrumental in driving our...
Child to Adult transitions report
The Healthwatch/FACT Bucks report on transitions from child to adult health services has been published and is available here. Its recommendations include clearer information for families; better communication of decisions to transfer or discharge; promotion of health/hospital passports; and better support for young people with mental health issues. A focus group of parents interested in PfA is currently being formed a FACT. Please let us know if you are interested in joining by emailing admin@factbucks.org ...
