On 12th January, PFBA Manager Julie Bruce met Minister Gould with over 100 parent carer forums to discuss the upcoming SEND reforms.
The online meeting was hosted by the National Network of Parent Carer Forums.
Using the five key principles of the DfE SEND Reform: Early, Local, Fair, Effective and Shared; we facilitated a solution-focused discussion exploring:
🔹 What accountability is needed in a reformed system to support an effective, inclusive mainstream education system?
🔹 What are the key foundations for building parent carer trust across the system?
Alongside the live discussion, Parent Carer Forums shared extensive additional feedback through the chat and written comments.
Together, this rich insight, lived experience, and practical solutions will be fed directly back to the Minister to inform ongoing SEND reform work.
The Minister also acknowledged the challenge and constructive contribution that NNPCF has provided throughout her various meetings with us, recognising the strength and impact of the collective parent carer voices though Parent Carer Forums.
This highlights PFBA’s work not just locally but also on a national scale, including views of parent carers they support.