Cambridgeshire and Peterborough SENDiass

11/11/2025

What is a parent carer forum?

Parent Carer Forums (often called PCFs) are independent groups of parents and carers of children and young people (aged 0–25) who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

They’re pan-disability meaning they represent all types of needs - including physical and sensory impairments, learning disabilities, neurodivergent conditions such as autism and ADHD, as well as mental health and long-term health conditions.

There’s a Parent Carer Forum in every local authority area across England - around 153 in total. Each forum is made up of parents and carers who work alongside their local authority, ensuring that the voices and lived experiences of families are gathered, heard, and included in the planning, development, and delivery of local services.

Together, they help shape a more inclusive and supportive system for children and young people with SEND. 🌈

You can watch Pinpoint's Deputy CEO Lisa Belton talk with Jo Harrison, Co-Chair of the NNPCF, to find out more about how Pinpoint do this and why it matters! Click the link here: https://www.pinpoint-cambs.org.uk/about-us/what-is-a-parent-carer-forum/

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

Is your child finding it hard to attend school?

You're not alone. Join our online support group designed specifically for parents and carers of children aged 5-17 in Peterborough who are experiencing school attendance difficulties.

What we offer:
✨ Connect with other parents facing similar challenges
✨ Share experiences in a safe, understanding space
✨ Develop practical tools and strategies together
✨ Build resources to support your child

When: Every Monday
📅 Starting 24th November
📅 Ending 9th March
🕖 7:00pm - 8:45pm

This is your chance to find community, support, and practical solutions. No judgment, just understanding and help.

Interested? Book now >>
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10/11/2025

Online Pinpoint Sessions - this week!

Can’t make it in person? Prefer joining from home? We’ve got you covered.

Join our monthly Tii Hub, regular participation sessions or informative online events – all designed for parents and carers.

You don’t have to speak, be on camera, or explain anything. Just show up, listen, or join the chat in a safe, informal space where others get it. 💙

👉 You’re not alone. Book your place here:
https://ow.ly/SbMh50XfrxP

10/11/2025

A new Digital Hub with Volunteers which is a friendly space where you can get free support with using the Internet on Smartphones or Computers.

07/11/2025

It's nearly time for our annual online Rare Conditions Network event!

Join us on 11th November, from 10am.

Get your tickets before they're gone 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rare-voices-together-tickets-1759471820579?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/11/2025

Your children may have flown the nest, but your home and heart still have room to give.💚

Fostering offers ‘empty nesters’ the chance to make a real difference, giving a child or young person the care, stability, and love they need to thrive.

As foster carer Jane says, “At first, the young person I cared for wouldn’t leave the house. Now we go bowling and to the cinema. I couldn’t be prouder.”

Could fostering be your next great chapter? Find out how you can help a child feel they belong: https://brnw.ch/EMptyNest

07/11/2025

Our friends at the Library present Special Storytime F (able)
Suitable for families with children aged 5–11 (younger ones welcome!)
Discover an uplifting, modern retelling of fairy tales where disabled characters are the heroes
Created by Helena Ascough, this fun show blends storytelling, animation, and an original soundtrack
Come and experience fairy tales like never before… big kids welcome too! 🧚‍♀️
Book your free tickets here:
https://ow.ly/pFpx50WT9tZ

07/11/2025

Please see Wheelchair Skills Training this Sunday 9th November

06/11/2025

Find out what educational support is available in settings for your child with additional needs.

06/11/2025

Book your place now!

For many children, school can be a place of constant sensory overload.

When triggers build up all day with no way to regulate, it can lead to outbursts at school - or meltdowns the moment they get home. 💛

Pinpoint parent favourites Karen and Sara from Smart Bright Training are back with us to explore what’s really happening for our children, how schools can make simple changes to reduce overwhelm, and how we can support regulation at home too.

📅 Find details and book your free place here: https://ow.ly/z82C50XeTFS

06/11/2025

One week to go!

🌱 Preparing for Adulthood: Post-16 Support Session 🌱

Our children grow up so quickly - and before we know it, they’re becoming young adults. But are they (or we!) ready for the next steps?

Our Post-16 sessions bring together parents and professionals in a supportive space to share clear, practical information about what comes next - and who can help.

📅 In this session:
We’re joined by Benefits Advisor Anjela Jones, who will be explaining the transfer from DLA to PIP, including:

* The key differences between DLA and PIP

* How PIP is assessed

* How to prepare for the changeover

* What to include when completing the forms

🎓 We’ll also cover what’s needed for college applications, with deadlines coming up in January - making sure families have the right information in time.

Book your free place here: https://ow.ly/pSzQ50XceO9