Last week, the NNPCF (National Network of Parent Carer Forums) hosted an online meeting for Parent Carer Forums and Minister Gould as part of the National SEND Conversations.
Using the five key principles of the DfE (Department of Education) SEND Reform: Early, Local, Fair, Effective and Shared; we facilitated a solution-focused discussion exploring:
🔹 What accountability is needed in a reformed system to support an effective, inclusive mainstream education system?
🔹 What are the key foundations for building parent carer trust across the system?
Alongside the live discussion, Parent Carer Forums shared extensive additional feedback through the chat and written comments. Together, this rich insight, lived experience, and practical solutions will be fed directly back to the Minister to inform ongoing SEND reform work.
The Minister also acknowledged the challenge and constructive contribution that NNPCF has provided throughout her various meetings with us, recognising the strength and impact of the collective parent carer voices though Parent Carer Forums.
