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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…

My First 1000 Days is a three year project set up by the University of Leeds, which aims to have significant positive impacts on the health and long-term outcomes of children and their families in Leeds.  Sunshine and Smiles has been involved in the design of the project, to ensure…

In November 2025 the government commissioned a Young people and work report that seeks to understand drivers of the increase in the number of young people who are NOT in Education Employment or Training (NEET).   This call for evidence invites feedback from anyone with relevant lived experience, knowledge and expertise…

The campaign to “Save Our Children’s Rights” focuses on protecting the legal rights of children with SEND from potential government reforms that threaten their access to essential support and education. The following groups are behind the campaign: Special Needs Jungle, IPSEA, SOS!SEN, SEND National Crisis, SEND Rights Alliance and Learning…

Organised by: Chilypep. (Children and Young People’s Empowerment Project) Are you a young person aged 11 to 25 living in Sheffield? We’d love your help! Chilypep is conducting a survey to gather views on UV safety, sunburn, tanning, and the use of sunbeds. Your voice is essential and will be…