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We represent the unified voice of parents and carers in Croydon.

We are a collective of independent parent carers of children and young people (ages 0-25 years old) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in Croydon.

14/09/2026

Just a quick reminder of our coffee morning tomorrow in Coulsdon

11/09/2026

💚 Be part of Croydon Active Voices 💚
Croydon Active Voices (CAV) is Croydon’s official Parent Carer Forum, run by parent carers, for parent carers.

We bring together the experiences of Croydon families with children and young people with SEND and make sure that parent carer voices are heard by the people planning and making decisions about local services.

That means listening to what’s working, what isn’t and what needs to change, and using those shared experiences to help influence services across education, health and social care.

💛 And we’d love more Croydon parent carers to join us. 💛

Becoming a CAV Member is a way to stay connected, hear about opportunities and share your experiences when you want to. There’s no expectation that you attend meetings or take on a role. You can be involved as much or as little as works for you and your family.

The more parent carers we hear from, from different communities and with different experiences, the better we can understand what families across Croydon are experiencing.

We’ll also shortly be recruiting Parent Reps for parent carers who would like to take the next step and get more actively involved in CAV’s work. Whether you want to share your experiences occasionally or become more involved, there’s a place for you at CAV.

Whether you want to share your experiences occasionally or become more involved, there’s a place for you at CAV.

💚 Join CAV and help strengthen the collective voice of Croydon parent carers. 💚

10/09/2026

Just a quick reminder about today's coffee morning in Croydon

07/09/2026

CAV Coffee mornings are back for 2026/27!

Our monthly Coffee & Connect mornings are a chance for Croydon parent carers of children and young people with SEND to come together in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Come along for a cuppa (and usually a biscuit or pastry or two), meet other parent carers, share experiences, find out more about CAV, or just spend some time with people who understand.

This year, we’ll continue to hold two Coffee & Connect mornings each month:

Central Croydon – OurSpace Community Hub, 50 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1YB
10am–12pm

South Croydon – Bradmore Green Community Hub, Bradmore Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1PE
10am–12pm

All of our dates for the 2026/27 year are on the flyers below, so you can save them now.

There’s no need to book and no expectation to stay for the whole morning, just come along when you can. Whether you already know CAV or have never been to anything with us before, you’re very welcome.

Our first dates are:
Central: Thursday 10th September
South: Tuesday 15th September

We’d love to see you there!

25/06/2026

As part of the Government’s programme to strengthen inclusive mainstream education, the following documents have been published today: Inclusive Education Estates Guidance Inclusive Mainstr…

01/06/2026

New Venue - Same Friendly Welcome!

Join Us for Our Croydon Active Voices Coffee Morning!

We're excited to be holding our next coffee morning at our new venue and would love to see you there.

Date: Thursday 4th June (and every 1st Thursday of the month during term time)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Address: OurSpace Community Hub, 50 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1YB

Whether you're a parent carer of a child or young person with SEND, waiting for support, navigating services, or simply looking to connect with other families who understand, you're very welcome to join us.

Our coffee mornings are an informal space to:
- Meet other local parent carers
- Share experiences and information
- Find out what's happening locally
- Have your voice heard
- Enjoy a tea, coffee and a biscuit in good company

There is no agenda, no pressure and no expectation to speak. Come for five minutes or stay for the whole session.

We know that parenting a child or young person with SEND can sometimes feel isolating.

Connecting with others who understand can make a real difference.

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided and new faces are always welcome.

To give us an idea of numbers please and help us make sure we enough refreshments and seating please use the booking form below.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/EicPxMRU4g

Please feel free to share with other Croydon parent carers who may be interested.

19/05/2026

Good morning, CAV are hosting our first coffee morning at a new venue.

We will be at Bradmore Green Hub, Coulsdon from 10am to 12pm today Tuesday 19th, and every third Tuesday of the month (term time only).

Please feel free to pop by for a hot drink, chat, ask questions about SEND and navigating the system.

05/05/2026

🌿 EBSNA Workshop for Parents & Young People 🌿

Struggling with school attendance linked to emotional needs? You’re not alone—and support is here.

Join us for an informative and supportive workshop focused on Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).

👩‍🏫 Hear from Croydon Educational Psychologist Nicola Tallis and a Croydon SENDIAS Advisor, who will guide you through:
• Understanding EBSNA
• Your legal rights
• School responsibilities
• Practical strategies to support young people

📅 Date: 14th May
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centre, Croydon

This session is open to parents, carers, and young people looking for clarity, support, and practical tools.

⚠️ Booking is essential – spaces are limited.

Let’s come together to better understand, support, and empower our young people. 💬
🌿 EBSNA Workshop for Parents & Young People 🌿

Struggling with school attendance linked to emotional needs? You’re not alone—and support is here.

Join us for an informative and supportive workshop focused on Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).

👩‍🏫 Hear from Croydon Educational Psychologist Nicola Tallis and a Croydon SENDIAS Advisor, who will guide you through:
• Understanding EBSNA
• Your legal rights
• School responsibilities
• Practical strategies to support young people

📅 Date: 14th May
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centre, Croydon

This session is open to parents, carers, and young people looking for clarity, support, and practical tools.

⚠️ Booking is essential – spaces are limited.

Let’s come together to better understand, support, and empower our young people. 💬

Booking form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Z0cT7o0f_EePJQmRP5BjCA8vViggUl9El95cbIQl3hJUM1JYS0FaUzU5S1FJUkxWTjdLWEVSQTNYVC4u&route=shorturl

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