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Wakefield Parent Carer Forum -
Working together to make a positive
difference and improve the quality of
life for all SEND children and
families in Wakefield

23/09/2026

💜💜Let’s Talk About SEND💜💜

💜Our much loved annual Let's Talk About SEND event for parent carers in the Wakefield district is taking place on Thursday 1 October 2026.

💜We are hosting the event this year at the Red Roof Centre in Kinsley, and would love to see you there.

💜We will have guest presentations from professionals in Wakefield covering topics including -

Schools Coffee & Chat Project,
Preparing For Adulthood & the 5 Day Offer, Graduated Approach,
What support in schools should look like for your child with SEND,
Neurodiversity referral pathways for Autism and ADHD,
Experts At Hand model and changes in the SEND system,
Plus the opportunity to get involved and have your say on how we can improve services in Wakefield in our brainstorming sessions.

💜So you can look forward to a day full of valuable SEND information relevant to Wakefield, lunch and refreshments are provided and you will receive an exclusive branded gift at the end of the event as a thank you for attending!

💜This is our biggest event of the year, and is a great way to hear about what's happening with SEND in Wakefield.

💜Booking for this event is now open for our registered parent carers. The members password can be found in our private Facebook Chat Group, and on our Weekly Update email.

💜Not already a forum member but would like to attend? If you are a parent carer of a child or young person with SEND who is aged 0-25 years and live in the Wakefield district, then you can email us and we will help you register and get booked onto this event - [email protected]

💜Our team will be there on the day to welcome you, so please don’t feel anxious if you are attending on your own 😊

💜We hope you can join us!

05/08/2026

💜We are recruiting.... Please share with friends, family or colleagues who may be interested in joining our team & making a difference to SEND families within the Wakefield district.

💜Due to our School Coffee & Chat Project being extended we are recruiting for our Parent Carer Representative roles and are looking for some amazing people to join our team.

💜If you can answer yes to the questions in the image then we would like to hear from you!

💜We are looking for -

3 x Parent Carer Representatives,

5 hours per week,

£15.00 per hour + mileage

Term time only

💜This will be working in schools across the district to deliver SEND Coffee & Chat Sessions and provide support and guidance to parent carers.

💜If you are interested in applying, feel you meet the job requirements and would like more information, please email us - [email protected] for more information.

💜Closing date for applications is Tuesday 18 August 2026.

💜Interview date Monday 24 August 2026.

💜Start date Friday 4 September 2026.

04/07/2026

💜Looking for something to do with your family today?

💜Then why not pop along to Leeann’s Charity Fundraiser!

💜There is something for all the family, and it’s helping support Leeanne and her family in creating valuable memories together 🥰

18/06/2026

💜Did you know that we host a range of sessions for your children and young people with SEND?

13/06/2026

💜This week we have contacted everyone on our mailing list and sent our new “Weekly Update” email.

💜If you are a registered forum member or a professional who has joined our mailing list, you should have received a copy of this to your inbox. You might need to check your junk folder if you haven’t seen it.

💜As this is something new, we would love to have your feedback on it, as we want it to be something helpful rather than something which just clogs up your inbox!

💜Please feel free to leave feedback on our weekly update email in comments below or by email - [email protected]

Thank you 😊

06/06/2026

💜Bookings for this weeks events and activities are open!
If you are a registered forum member and would like to join us at any of this weeks sessions, please see the weekly "What's on this week" post in our private Facebook chat group for the members passwords.

💜Gaming Club
💜Children's Craft Club
💜Laser Tag @ Red Roof Centre
💜Coffee & Chat with guests from SENART

💜Are you registered with us as a forum member?
If not, you need to register as a member on our website first using the following link, then you can request to join our private Facebook chat group -

💜Register as a member here - https://www.wakefieldparentcarers.co.uk/become-a-member

💜Already a member? Did you know we have a private Facebook chat group just for registered parent carers?

💜If you aren't in our private Facebook chat group you will be missing out on events and activities we are sharing and hosting.

💜Request to join our private chat group using the link below -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1565404500240027

09/05/2026

💜Parent Carer Survey💜

💜We are currently reviewing the events and activities that we offer to parent carers and children and young people with SEND across the Wakefield district.

💜We would really like to hear your feedback on what you would like us to offer, and would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey linked below.

💜Your feedback will directly influence our sessions, so this is a great opportunity to get involved and help us deliver what SEND families within our district want and need.

💜 Complete survey here - https://www.wakefieldparentcarers.co.uk/wpcf-send-events-activities-survey-2026

11/04/2026

💜We are recruiting.... fans

💜We have a vacancy come available for a Parent Carer Representative so we are looking for someone amazing to join us in this role.

💜If you can answer yes to the questions in the image then we would like to hear from you!

💜The role available is -

1 x Parent Carer Representative,
8 hours per week,
£15.00 per hour,
Term time only.

💜This will be working in schools across the district to deliver SEND Coffee & Chat Sessions and provide support and guidance to parent carers.

💜If you are interested in applying, feel you could bring something to this role and would like more information, please email us -

[email protected] for more information.

💜Closing date for applications is Saturday 25th April 2026.
💜Interview date to be confirmed.
💜Start date ASAP.

01/04/2026

🎉Happy 6th Birthday Wakefield Parent Carer Forum🎉

Today we’re celebrating 6 incredible years of supporting, empowering and standing alongside parent carers across Wakefield.

What started as a small group of passionate parents has grown into a thriving, independent, parent led community supporting over 1,900 families 💜

Over the past 6 years, together we have -

💜Created safe, welcoming spaces where families feel heard and understood

💜Built strong relationships with schools and professionals

💜 Delivered inclusive events, activities and short breaks

💜 Amplified the voices of parent carers to influence real change

💜 Supported families through some of their most challenging moments

Every conversation, every coffee & chat, every message — it all matters. And it’s all because of you 💜

To our amazing SEND community, volunteers, team members, and the families who trust us — thank you for being part of our journey.

Here’s to continuing to grow, strengthen, and support even more families in the years ahead 💜

30/03/2026

💜We are recruiting!

💜We have a vacancy available for a Social Media & Communications Officer so we are looking for someone amazing to join us in this new role.

💜If you can answer yes to the questions in the image then we would like to hear from you!

💜The role available is -

1 x Social Media & Communications Officer
6 hours per week
£15.00 per hour
Office based in Castleford
Flexible working hours (to be agreed)

💜This will include -

Social Media
Weekly Newsletter

💜If you are interested in applying, feel you meet the job requirements and would like more information, please email us - [email protected] telling us a little about why you feel you are suited to this role.

💜Closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 10 April 2026.

💜Interview date to be confirmed.

💜Start date ASAP.

💜Previous applicants need not apply.

***Please feel free to share this post with family and friends, Thank you***

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