Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum

02/10/2026

Footie fans join an inclusive Football Session for children years 2 - 8 with Additional Needs. You can sign up on the website

htttps://academy.motspurparkcfc.com

01/10/2026

Have you seen the trailer for "Unauthorised Absence" a powerful film showing the human reality and child's distress behind the administrative term.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/894558376925877

Worth a watch and hopeful that this will draw attention to this important issue effecting SEND Families

30/09/2026

We wanted to share the charity CareFree Space with parent carers in Kingston. Recently heard about the scheme that offers up to two nights in a hotel for a carer to take a break - their tag line is "A lifeline, not a luxury" and it is great to see hotel businesses understanding the value of respite care for families. You can get more information Carefree and register for their breaks on their website

See if you're eligible for a Carefree break. Unpaid carers can access affordable, unsold hotel stays across the UK. Complete the form to find out if you qualify for a much-needed break to rest and recharge.

29/09/2026

We are excited to be holding our Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum planning day - we hold this a couple times of year as a committee. This year we have a lot to plan! With the SEND Reform Plan forming part of SEND Futures in Kingston, then we have a real chance to get parent carers voice part of any changes. Remember, if you are particularly interested in being part of developing the SEND Futures work you can email your expression of interest [email protected]

There is also still chance to sign up to join the SEND Futures Conference at Twickenham Stadium 15th October - linked here are the details

https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/local-offer/information-and-advice/send-consultation-hub-and-resource-bank/send-futures/send-futures-conference-2026

23/09/2026

‼️LOOK👀 The latest Local Area SEND Inspection is now live on the government website. You can download the PDF here

The outcome is listed as follows

The local area partnership’s special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) arrangements typically lead to positive experiences and outcomes for children and young
people with SEND. The local area partnership is taking action where improvements are
needed.
The next full area SEND inspection will be within approximately 5 years. Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) ask that the local area partnership updates and publishes its strategic plan based on the recommendations set out in this report

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23/09/2026

With the next newsletter due out to parent carers - now is great time to sign up for the local Special Educational Needs and Disability Register, this voluntary list helps services understand our population and offers helpful information for the whole community.

https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/local-offer/information-and-advice/social-care/special-educational-needs-and-disability-register

22/09/2026

Kingston Council wants to hear from adults and young people who use community transport,who may find it hard to use regular buses or trains.

It can include:

Dial-a-Ride
Volunteer car schemes
Community buses
Some taxis
We want to know:

How you get around your local area.
What transport you use.
If you are a family carer, how you help a friend or family member get around.
This survey is for:

Adults who receive social care support and use community transport.
Young people with SEND who use community transport or may use it in the future.
It is also for the family carers of these people

Find and participate in activities run by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

21/09/2026

We are really excited that our first Have Your Say & Play is happening on Sunday! A few times a year, we open the private play session to over 11s so that they can get to play too whilst the Kingston PCF speak to their families. If you are a SEND parent carer you are welcome to join us Sunday 27th September 1.15-3.15pm at the YMCA Hawker Centre. We will have lots of updates and a chance for you to share your experiences

Please check out kingstonpcf.co.uk/events for our FAQs