Liverpool Parent and Carers - Livpac

02/03/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their school placement offers today 🤞✨

We know this can be an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking day for families.

If your child has been offered the school you were hoping for, that’s wonderful news 💜

If not, please try not to panic. You’re not alone, and you do have options. You have the right to:

• Accept the place offered (so your child has a school secured)
• Join waiting lists for other preferred schools
• Appeal the decision if you feel your case should be reconsidered

If your child has additional needs, or you’re unsure about your next steps, please contact your local SENDIASS. They provide free, impartial advice and can guide you through waiting lists, appeals, and understanding your rights.
https://fisd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/service.page?id=6qCmZhoDQko&localofferchannel=0

It can really help to write down any questions you have or things you’re unsure about before making calls or sending emails. Having them written down means you won’t forget anything important and helps you feel more prepared and confident.

Take a breath today. Once you’ve had time to process the decision, you can look at the next steps calmly and clearly.

If you need support or just want to talk it through, reach out. You don’t have to navigate this alone 💬

26/02/2026

If you have any kids at Hillside High School!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Notice: unfortunately due to a leak in school we are unable to open to pupils tomorrow. School will be closed to pupils Thursday and Friday whilst we fix the issue.

We sincerely apologise to families for the disruption.

Pupils can collect a takeaway lunch between 12 and 1pm on each day.

There are a small number of Year 11 pupils who have exams and are expected in school. This is all communicated on Class Charts and emailed to pupils.

Current plans indicate that school will reopen safely on Monday.

All updates and messages will be posted on our social media and shared via Class Charts.

20/02/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE – Local Offer LIVE 2026!

Join us on Wednesday 17th June 2026 | 12pm–6pm

📍 St George’s Hall, Liverpool

Local Offer LIVE brings together:

✨ Parents
✨ Carers
✨ Children & Young People
✨ Professionals

Come and meet a wide range of SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) services all under one roof.

This is your opportunity to:
✔ Speak directly to services
✔ Ask questions
✔ Find out what support is available
✔ Make connections
✔ Learn more about Liverpool’s Local Offer

More information coming soon!

📧 For enquiries: livpacpcf@gmail.com

20/02/2026

💜LivPaC Parental Workshop – Supporting Your Child or Young Person with SEND 💜

Are you a parent or carer wanting to better understand how support works for your child or young person with SEND?

Join LivPaC for a friendly, informative workshop all about the Graduated Approach and how it supports children and young people in educational settings.

🗓 Wednesday 18th March
⏰ 9:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Kensington Children Centre & Family Hub

During the session, we’ll talk about:
✔️ What the Graduated Approach is
✔️ The role of the SENDCo / SEND Lead
✔️ What reasonable adjustments look like in practice
✔️ Working in partnership with your child or young person’s setting
✔️ Supporting key transitions
✔️ When it may be appropriate to request an Education, Health and Care assessment

We’ll finish with a Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions specific to your child or young person.

✨ This session is ideal for parents and carers who want to feel more informed, confident, and empowered when navigating SEND support.

📌 Places are limited – booking is essential 👉 Book here: https://forms.office.com/r/jYwscMPffB?origin=lprLink

Once form is received, we will send out a booking number that secures your spot on the course.

20/02/2026

Contact’s CEO Anna Bird is Co-chair of the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP). Anna says: “It is deeply disappointing to see another leak about SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) reform that will add to the anxiety of families already broken from dealing with a system that do...

16/02/2026

📣 Transition Reviews – Has It Been Done?

We’ve been made aware that some children and young people with EHCPs may have been missed when it comes to their transition reviews — especially at key stages such as:

➡️ Nursery to Reception
➡️ Year 6 to Year 7
➡️ Year 11 to Sixth Form or College

These are significant milestones. A transition review isn’t just a meeting — it’s a vital opportunity to plan properly, ensure the right provision is in place, and make sure the next setting is fully prepared.

If your child or young person is at one of these transition points, we want to know — has it been done?

✔️ Were you meaningfully involved?
✔️ Is the receiving setting fully prepared?
✔️ Has the process worked well — or have there been challenges?

We want to hear all experiences — good and not so good. Your voice helps us understand what is happening locally and ensures no child or young person slips through the net.

Please comment below or email us at livpacpcf@gmail.com

Transitions should be planned, timely and centred around our children and young people. 💜

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

We have been asked to share this survey, please if possible take the time to either share or complete!

I am looking to understand How Physical Education Affects Students with Physical Disabilities and Other Disabilities in Primary and Secondary Education in the Liverpool City Region

This short survey is for parents and carers of children and young people with physical disabilities and/or additional needs who attend primary or secondary school in the Liverpool City Region.
�We want to understand how inclusive Physical Education (PE) is in schools, what works well, and where improvements are needed. Your responses will help inform future inclusive activity, training and funding applications aimed at improving access to sport and physical activity for all young people.
�The survey should take around 5–10 minutes to complete.

https://forms.gle/2c31QsoUTKvknigPA

I am a Wheelchair user myself and have over 15 years of experience working for Greenbank Sports Academy and Liverpool Foundation. I have personal lived experience with the issues present in today's society.

How Physical Education Affects Students with Physical Disabilities and Other Disabilities in Primary and Secondary Education in the Liverpool City Region This short survey is for parents and carers of children and young people with physical disabilities and/or additional needs who attend primary or....

06/02/2026

What a fantastic training session today on the Graduated Approach 🙌
So powerful to see parents and carers sharing experiences, supporting one another and lifting each other up. That peer support is everything 💜
A huge thank you to Katie Roscoe for delivering such an informative and empowering session, and to all our parents and carers who signed up, showed up and took part. This is what happens when voices come together.

04/02/2026

☕💬 LivPaC – Coffee & Connect (Online)

📅 Tuesday 24th March
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
💻 Online

Do you support a child or young person who struggles with change and transitions?

Join us for our Coffee and Connect Session, where an Educational Psychologist and Assistant Educational Psychologist will be available for drop-in advice and discussion.

We’ll talk about:

✨ How children and young people experience change
✨ Supporting transitions at home and in school
✨ Working collaboratively with school staff
✨ Practical strategies to help reduce anxiety around change

This session is open to parents and carers and is a relaxed, supportive space to ask questions and connect with others ☕

👉 You must book in advance
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/ddqFXu8SS0

Once booked, you will be sent the link to join the session.

Please feel free to share 💜

04/02/2026

☕💜 Coffee & Connect – Liverpool Parent Carer Forum

📅 Wednesday 18th March
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Venue TBC L8 Area

Join us for a Coffee & Connect session for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 who may be struggling to cope with change.

👩‍🏫 An Educational Psychologist and Assistant Educational Psychologist will be attending to offer drop-in advice and discussion.

💬 This session will explore:

✨ Supporting children and young people to reduce anxiety linked to their education setting
✨ Improving school attendance
✨ How parents, carers and school staff can work collaboratively to support positive outcomes

🤝 Professionals attending:

• EHCP Assessment Team
• SENDIASS
• Health Visiting Team
• School Nursing Team

☕ A relaxed, friendly and supportive space to chat, ask questions and connect – over a cuppa.

📌 Booking is essential
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/NjgtyAhsK1

Please feel free to share 💜

04/02/2026

📣 Have Your Say on Liverpool’s SEND Local Offer

We’re developing Liverpool’s SEND Local Offer website and we really want to hear from parents, carers, children, young people, families and professionals across the city.

Your voice matters. What works? What doesn’t? What information do you struggle to find?

👉 Scan the QR code, explore the site and click “Have Your Say” to share your ideas and experiences.

Together, we can make sure the SEND Local Offer is clear, accessible and shaped by the people who actually use it 💜