Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum

Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum Kingston PCF, is a group of local parents with children who have SEND; our aim is to hear your voice.

Join is research fron the Young People's Mental Health Research CentreThe Care Responders study is actively recruiting c...
18/06/2026

Join is research fron the Young People's Mental Health Research Centre

The Care Responders study is actively recruiting children and young people (CYP), parents/caregivers, and professionals across the UK. Our aim is to improve mental health crisis care for CYP by understanding how services are currently working and what really makes a difference for young people and families.

We are listening to these experiences through interviews, focus groups, and survey responses, and it’s important that we hear from different voices who have accessed crisis mental health services or supported a young person who has.

Email [email protected] or call 07521000486 to get involved
Complete an anonymous survey online https://lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvmE1lr4hTFlDng

17/06/2026

📣Have your say on School attendance and anxiety. London region are looking for families whose children are not currently able to be in school. The 'Unseen Children' survey will look at the experiences of families of children and young people who are struggling with school attendance or have come off the school roll as a result of anxiety-related issues. We are aiming to understand more about how this happens, what support is needed, and the wider impacts, including on family life.

Link for the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unseen-children

15/06/2026

❗️SENDIASS Recommissioning – Kingston Information & Engagement Session 📣

Help shape the future of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for Kingston:

"What is recommissioning?
Recommissioning is our process for reviewing and redesigning SENDIASS to make sure it is the best it can be for your family. We review the current service to plan how to make it even more effective, accessible, and supportive for parents and carers in Kingston and Richmond."

Parents and carers are invited to share your experiences, what works well, and what could be improved. Your views will directly inform how the service is redesigned.

Kingston In‑Person Session
📍 Moor Lane Centre, Chessington, KT9 2AA
📅 Monday 29 June
⏰ 10am–12pm

What to expect:
▪️Information and advice about SEND
▪️Space to share your views and priorities
▪️Parking available
▪️Refreshments provided

How to join:

Please RSVP using the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/xEhrSiSGPnmiVDhBA

For questions:
[email protected]

Please also find the link to a survey that gathers your views here:
https://haveyoursay.citizenspace.com/afc/sendiass-26/

For more information, please read more on our Events page:
https://kingstonpcf.co.uk/event/in-person-focus-group-shape-the-future-of-sendiass-your-voice-matters/

Join us Tuesday 16th June 12-1.30pm to hear from the Associate Director for Pupil Support fo discuss School Inclusions a...
15/06/2026

Join us Tuesday 16th June 12-1.30pm to hear from the Associate Director for Pupil Support fo discuss School Inclusions at our monthly parent carer consortium online.

All parent carers are welcome to join the consortium meetings. You can request an invitation by emailing [email protected]

Alternatively, if you have a question but cannot attend, you can contact the Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum by email [email protected] The forum will raise the question for you at the meeting and let you know the outcome.

We’re sharing this for any parent carers who might not know that you have a legal right to a Parent Carer Needs Assessme...
14/06/2026

We’re sharing this for any parent carers who might not know that you have a legal right to a Parent Carer Needs Assessment (PCNA). This assessment looks specifically at your needs as a carer (not just your child’s) and what support would help you stay well and continue caring

A PCNA can help you think about:

▪️how caring affects your health and wellbeing

▪️what support you need day‑to‑day

▪️how to balance caring with work, family life, and your own needs

▪️what services or help could make things easier

Achieving for Children must carry out an assessment if it appears you may need support, or if you request one. They then create a personal support plan that signposts you to the help available locally.

If your child is under 18 and you provide unpaid care, be that practical or emotional, you are eligible.

If you haven’t been offered an assessment but feel you would benefit from one, you can request one through any professional working with your family such as a member from school, your GP, or through the Single Point of Access Early Help team:
https://bit.ly/4vtlBmy

You’re not expected to carry everything alone. This assessment is there to support you as a parent carer

Please find out more here:

https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/local-offer/information-and-advice/information-for-carers/parent-carer-needs-assessments

And remember you can contact us at [email protected]

Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) run and coordinate a wide range of community projects that many families find genuinely ...
13/06/2026

Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) run and coordinate a wide range of community projects that many families find genuinely helpful.

KVA supports healthier, more connected communities through programmes such as:

▪️Community Health – linking residents with local services and support to stay well.

▪️Community Food – bringing organisations together to tackle food insecurity in Kingston.

▪️Kingston Buddy Scheme – befriending for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to help them take part in leisure activities.

▪️Kingston Eco‑Op – activities that build confidence and wellbeing for adults with additional needs.

▪️Connected Kingston – a social‑prescribing platform helping people find local services that keep them healthy, supported, and connected.

▪️Digital, Data & Tech Support – helping community groups build digital skills and get the right tech setup.

KVA’s aim is simple: to help local people and organisations feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. If you’re caring for someone and juggling a lot, these community projects can make a real difference

Find out more at:

https://kva.org.uk/support-for-communities/

And Kingston PCF is here at [email protected]

Kingston WelCare runs a range of projects designed to give parents practical help and emotional breathing space, includi...
12/06/2026

Kingston WelCare runs a range of projects designed to give parents practical help and emotional breathing space, including:

▪️Family Support – one‑to‑one help for parents who are finding things tough or need guidance navigating challenges at home

▪️Groups and Activities – safe, friendly spaces for parents and children to connect, play, learn, and feel supported

▪️Parenting Support – help with routines, boundaries, confidence, and the everyday pressures of raising children

▪️Emotional Wellbeing Support – for parents who are struggling with stress, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed

▪️Community Events – chances to meet other families, build connections, and feel part of a supportive local network

If you’re caring for someone and juggling parenting on top of that, WelCare is one of the places in Kingston that can meet you with kindness and practical help

More information can be found here:

https://www.kingstonwelcare.org.uk/

And Kingston PCF is here at [email protected]

Money worries can add so much extra pressure when you’re caring for someoneStepChange is a national debt charity. They o...
11/06/2026

Money worries can add so much extra pressure when you’re caring for someone

StepChange is a national debt charity. They offer free, confidential support that helps people manage, reduce, or write-off debt. They offer clear & personalised advice, step-by-step guidance, and follow-up with you to help you get back in control, all without judgement

If you’re looking after someone and juggling financial strain on top of everything else, you don’t have to face it alone. You do not need to be receiving any benefits, or even be a carer. Support is there, and it’s free.

More information is at:
https://www.stepchange.org/how-we-help.aspx

You can also reach Kingston PCF at [email protected]

Carersweek.org have created these free resources available for unpaid carers, and we wanted to share it so it can reach ...
10/06/2026

Carersweek.org have created these free resources available for unpaid carers, and we wanted to share it so it can reach the right families.

We know not everyone identifies as being an unpaid carer, so this resource might help those parent carers who would benefit from support but are not quite ready to (or feel deserving of) identifying as a carer

The QR code takes you to practical support for carers: information about getting help, understanding your rights, looking after your own wellbeing, and finding some key services that can make day‑to‑day caring a little easier

More information is at carersweek.org:
https://www.carersweek.org/media/sule23s1/information-for-carers-cw-2026-english-language.pdf

You can also reach Kingston PCF at [email protected]

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