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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

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***

25/03/2026

💜We’re reaching out as a community to support one of our wonderful members who is currently facing an incredibly difficult cancer diagnosis. As always, our SEND families come together in times of need, and this is one of those moments where even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference.

💜If you’re able to, please consider donating or sharing their GoFundMe page to help ease some of the pressure during this time. Every share, message, and contribution truly means so much and will help them create some lasting memories together.

💜 https://gofund.me/443be45bc

💜Thank you 🥰

10/02/2026

💜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 -

Responding to comments and posts on WPCF social media platforms in a professional, warm and supportive manner, ensuring information shared is accurate
Monitoring posts and comments to ensure they align with our community guidelines
Signposting parent carers to appropriate support, services or information
Escalating safeguarding concerns or sensitive issues in line with WPCF policies

Weekly Newsletter -

Producing and sending a weekly What’s On This Week email newsletter
Gathering event and service information from internal teams and partners
Writing clear, concise and accessible content suitable for SEND parent carers
Ensuring accuracy of dates, times, links and contact details

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

💜Closing date for applications is Tuesday 24 February 2026.
💜Interview date to be confirmed.
💜Start date ASAP.

$💜Our friends at A1 Football Factory in Pontefract have new Pan-Disability Football Sessions starting in April. Please se...$

31/01/2026

💜Our friends at A1 Football Factory in Pontefract have new Pan-Disability Football Sessions starting in April. Please see below for more information.

💜If you have any questions, please contact them directly to ask as this is not hosted by WPCF. A1 Football Factory

⚽️ NEW: Pan-Disability Football Sessions ⚽️

We’re excited to launch Pan-Disability Football — inclusive, supportive sessions for children aged 6–14 with ANY special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

These sessions are for children who may find traditional sports environments difficult, including those with learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, communication or social needs, physical or sensory disabilities, or health conditions.

💙 What makes these sessions different?
• Fun, relaxed and pressure-free football
• Inclusive and non-judgemental environment
• Adapted to suit individual needs
• Focus on confidence, enjoyment and belonging
There are no trials and no expectations — just a safe space for children to enjoy football at their own pace.

👟 Sessions led by Ryan Davison,
🏆 West Riding FA Disability Coach of the Year 2025

📅 Thursday evenings (after 5pm)
📍 Starting Thursday 2nd April
📩 Expressions of interest now open

https://forms.gle/Tct6RjEn1VhZi1AJ6

Over the coming months, we’ll also be delivering sessions through local schools to help shape age groups and session times.

💬 “It’s football that breaks the old rules — and replaces them with one simple one: JUST BE YOU.”

Please share to help us reach families who may benefit 💙

27/11/2025

💜Tomorrow is the closing date for our Parent Carer Representative Role....

💜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, (job share may be considered 2 x 4 hour roles)
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 Friday 28 November 2025 12noon.
💜Interview date to be confirmed.
💜Start date ASAP.

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http://www.wakefieldparentcarers.co.uk/

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