Halton SEND Parent Carers Forum

04/09/2026

We’re back!

After the summer break, our first HSPCF newsletter of the new academic year is now out.

Inside you’ll find:

☕️Our first coffee morning back – Thursday 10th September
🍕 Hummingbird Pizza & Crafts Night – Friday 18th September
☕️HBC & Forum autumn coffee morning dates
☀️SHINE parent/carer training
🙌Youth provision feedback opportunities
✅Right to Choose information
🦠School flu vaccination support and resources
🧘‍♀️Emotional health and wellbeing support information

02/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that from 1st August 2026, The Martin Gallier Project, in partnership with Alfie's Squad, will be delivering the Cheshire & Merseyside Su***de Bereavement Service.

Together, we will provide practical and emotional support to adults, children, young people and families affected by su***de across Cheshire and Merseyside, bringing together expertise in su***de prevention, intervention and postvention.

Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing further information about the service, including referral pathways.

In the meantime, we invite you to learn more about our organisations by visiting our websites:

The Martin Gallier Project
https://www.themartingallierproject.org

Alfie's Squad
https://www.alfiessquad.org.uk

Welcome to The Martin Gallier ProjectIf it's between life and death, let's talk about the third option.  ACCESS HELP We’re proud to welcome you to The Martin Gallier Project, a pioneering, first-of-its-kind su***de prevention, intervention, and postvention charity in the North West of England. Th...

02/09/2026

🌟Information for families about Right to Choose neurodevelopmental assessments🌟

If you’re thinking of asking for a neurodevelopmental (ND) assessment for your child, you might have heard about Right to Choose assessments.

On this page, we have shared answers to the most common questions about Right to Choose assessments. We encourage you to read through these questions before asking for a Right to Choose assessment.

More information for families considering a Right to Choose ND assessment.

02/09/2026

Welcome to our seventh edition of the Halton Parent and Carers SEND Newsletter!

HBC

https://news.communications.halton.gov.uk/FE59325536779306B926144BC2BEECE9A16F10CC3A3EE7C30D73C159F37AB624/629FEF36E11E7B7CE6FD7E88004A60FE/LE35

02/09/2026

🌟Self-harm Resource Hub🌟

We are pleased to share with you the new Cheshire & Merseyside CYP Self-Harm Professional Resource Hub for professionals working with children and young people experiencing (or at risk of) self-harm.

Featuring simple, accessible and actionable guidance, the hub is designed to give every professional – with or without mental health training -- the confidence to support children and young people and help them to stay safe.

Beyond CYP Transformation Programme

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/self-harm-professional-resource-hub/

02/09/2026

Fantastic training opportunities for Parents and Carers with Shine Therapy
Get booking!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/parent-carer-training-programme-2026-2027-4856212?_gl=1*wyfl6c*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTYyNTgwMjM2LjE3ODgzMzczMzU.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODgzMzczMzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODgzMzczMzQkajYwJGwwJGgw

26/08/2026

Emails for information

12/08/2026

Something different this summer - Sen Experiences available

17/07/2026

📣 Our latest Halton SEND Parent Carers Forum weekly update is now out 💛

In this week’s newsletter, we are sharing:
☀️ a reminder of our summer closure dates
💼 a new job opportunity with the forum
🏛️ autumn term Halton Borough Council coffee morning dates
📝 updates on the latest Department for Education SEND consultations
💙 health and ICB updates, including the new emotional health and wellbeing directory for Halton
🌈 extra information and support, including school transport information and SENsory Fest in Wirral

Please take a look and feel free to share with other parent carers who may find it helpful.

16/07/2026