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# Herts Parent Carer Involvement

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## News

- [News & Events](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/news-events/) - You can find all of the latest news and information relating to HPCI here. Sign up to keep up to date!
- [HPCI Member update 23 July 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-july-2026/) - Our last update of the academic year!
- [HPCI Member update 24 June 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-24-june-2026/) - Staying safe in the heat, surveys, workshops and more...
- [HPCI Member update 2 June 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-2-june-2026/) - Read about changes to transport for 16-18 year olds, plus updates, events and more.
- [HPCI Member update 12 May 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-may-2026/) - This week's update is focused on the SEND Reform proposals - you can find out more about the HPCI response here.
- [HPCI writes to HCC councillors re post-16 transport proposals](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-writes-to-hcc-councillors-re-post-16-transport-proposals/) - HPCI has today written to HCC councillors to express our concerns about the proposed changes to post-16 transport in Hertfordshire. You can read our letter here: 260507-HPCI-letter-re-post-16-Transport-proposals-website.pdf
- [Have your say on SEND reforms](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/have-your-say-on-send-reforms/) - 📣 Have Your Say on SEND Reforms 📣 - 6 May 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 am We’d love you to join us for an in‑person discussion group to share your views on the Government’s SEND Reform Consultation. More info and booking details: Webinars / Events - Herts Parent Carer Involvement
- [HPCI Member update 16 April 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-april-2026/) - This week's update has info about some SEND Reform discussion sessions, plus changes to share your views on SEND provision in Hertfordshire and proposed changes to post-16 Transport.
- [HPCI Member update 27 March 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-27-march-2026/) - Info about HCC's SEND provision plan, SEND Reform, HertsFX, Post-16 Transport and a chance to join the HPCI team.
- [HPCI Member update 20 March 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-march-2026/) - Changes to post-16 transport in Herts, how to feed into the Government's SEND reform consultation, changes to HertsFX and more...
- [HPCI Member update 6 March 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-6-march-2026/) - SEND Reform, proposed changes to SEND transport in Herts, and an update on how we use member feedback.
- [HPCI Member update 13 February 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-13-february-2026/) - The report from the 2025 HPCI annual survey and a new guide for parents!
- [HPCI Member update 2 February 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-2-february-2026/) - Three important consultations closing soon!
- [HPCI Member update 18 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-18-december/) - The HPCI annual survey results, a webinar about SEN support in schools, and more...
- [HPCI Member update 12 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-december/) - Monitoring Inspection and a new SEND Strategy for Hertfordshire
- [HPCI Member update 12 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-november/) - The 2025 HPCI survey closes soon, plus info about opportunities to share your views and a free training event.
- [The 2025 HPCI annual survey is open!](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/the-2025-hpci-annual-survey-is-open/) - Click here to find out how to share your views.
- [Monitoring Inspection Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/monitoring-inspection-update/) - An update on what's happened so far and next steps.
- [Ofsted / CQC Monitoring Inspection (October 2025)](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/ofsted-cqc-monitoring-inspection-october-2025/) - Click here to find out more and share your views
- [HPCI Member update 26 September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-26-september/) - A report from the Hertfordshire SEND summit, plus local and national updates.
- [HPCI Member update 12 September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-september/) - The first update of the new school year with information about the HCC SEND summit and more
- [HPCI Member update 22 July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-july/) - Our office is now closed for the summer, but click here for a round up of the last academic year and a look to the year ahead.
- [HPCI Member update 3 July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-july/) - HCC SEND Summit, listening events and SEND survey A survey about the future of Children’s Social Care in Hertfordshire Contact’s “Close the Loophole” campaign about transport for 16-18 year olds
- [HPCI Member update 20 June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-june/) - More details on the Hertfordshire SEND Summit and ways you can share your views, including our new feedback form.
- [HPCI Member update 11 June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-june/) - Your latest update on SEND in Hertfordshire
- [Survey: Improving how schools support mental health and emotional wellbeing](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/https-hertsparentcarers-org-uk-get-involved-surveys-and-consultations-survey-improving-how-schools-support-mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing/) - Please share your views on how schools can best support mental health and emotional wellbeing. You can access the survey here and it will only take five minutes to complete. Please do share your views, as we know mental health is one of the key areas of concerns for families. The survey is open until 13 June. We
- [HPCI Member update 23 May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-may/) - Updates on new local leadership, a survey on mental health support in schools and more.
- [HPCI Member update 6 March](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-6-march/) - Click here to share your views on flexi schooling and lots of local updates
- [HPCI survey report published today.](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-survey-report-published-today/) - The 2023/24 HPCI parent carer survey summary report is published today. Click here to see our findings. Thank you so much to all the parent carers who took the time to complete our annual survey. We had an amazing reaction to our call for views, with over 1,400 responses. We have shared this report with
- [HPCI Member update 17 January](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-17-january/) - With info on becoming an HPCI Director along with local and national updates
- [HPCI Member update 19 December 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-19-december-2024/) - The final update of 2024, including the initial findings from the HPCI annual survey.
- [HPCI Member update 22 November 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-november-2024/) - Thanks to everyone who took part in our survey. Results coming soon - some other SEND updates in the meanwhile...
- [HPCI Member update 28 October 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-28-october-2024/) - Still time to complete the 2024 annual survey, plus info on support for carers and an inclusive job fair.
- [The 2024 Annual Survey is now open](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/the-2024-annual-survey-is-now-open/) - Please share your views and encourage others to do the same!
- [HPCI Member update 27 September 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-27-september-2024/) - Update on what HPCI has been doing recently, a new national focus on SEND?, and opportunities to give your views...
- [HPCI Member update 20 September 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-september-2024/) - Update on Ofsted inspections, new attendance guidance, the Local Offer and an art competition for kids.
- [HPCI Member update 23 July 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-july-2024/) - Our last update before the summer, with things to do and opportunities to share your views
- [HPCI Member update 4 July 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-4-july-2024/) - The Independent Review into EHC needs assessments in Hertfordshire reports, plus vacancies are closing soon, early years training, new podcasts and more.
- [HPCI Member update 18 June 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-18-june-2024/) - HPCI vacancies, plus info on events, support, research and more
- [HPCI is recruiting](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-is-recruiting/) - Click here for info on a number of new part-time roles - the closing date is 7 July.
- [HPCI Member update 22 May 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-may-2024/) - With updates on Herts SEND improvement work, events, resources, opportunities to share your views and reports that may be of interest
- [HPCI Member update 23 April 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-april-2024/) - Updates on Herts Independent Review of EHC Needs Assessments, Government guidance plus opportunities for parents and children to give their views.
- [HPCI Member update 15 March 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-15-march-2024/) - Using your feedback, Autism resources, SBLO update, events and more
- [HPCI Member update 16 February 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-february-2024/) - Latest update with details of an Autism in Schools webinar, improving the quality of EHCPs, surveys, events and more
- [HPCI Member update 19 January 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-19-january-2024/) - First update of the new year, including the publication of the Herts Priority Action Plan, a Transport survey, training for parent carers of children with SEND aged 0-5 and more.
- [HPCI Member update 15 December 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-15-december-2023/) - Final update of the year, with Herts SEND in the spotlight, surveys, consultations and more.
- [HPCI Member update 24 November 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-24-november-2023/) - Feedback on the Ofsted / CQC report, new resources for Herts and more.
- [Local Area SEND Inspection report published today (10 Nov 2023)](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/local-area-send-inspection-report-published-today-10-nov-2023/) - Click here for findings and responses
- [HPCI Member update 3 November 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-november-2023/) - Early findings from our 2023 survey and more...
- [HPCI Member update 13 October 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-13-october-2023/) - Last call to complete the HPCI survey, plus info on ADHD medication, primary to secondary transition and forthcoming events...
- [HPCI Member update 29 September 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-29-september-2023/) - A reminder to complete our survey and details of other ways to give your views plus upcoming events
- [The 2023 HPCI survey is now open](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/get-involved-surveys-and-consultations/) - Please share your views on Herts SEND services Our second annual survey is now open and we want to know what works and what doesn’t, so that we can make sure we are concentrating on the areas that matter most to you. To complete the survey, please click here: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HPCISurvey2023 We are offering anyone
- [HPCI Member update 8 September 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-8-september-2023/) - Give your views on Herts Services for Young People, Family Centres and more.
- [HPCI Member update 21 July 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-21-july-2023/) - Looking back on the past year, plus new consultations and guidance
- [HPCI Member update 3 July 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-july-2023/) - Reminder about Ofsted/CQC survey and other updates and events
- [Hertfordshire’s Ofsted / CQC area SEND inspection 26 June 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hertfordshires-ofsted-cqc-area-send-inspection-26-june-2023/)
- [Update on Home to School/College Transport 9 June 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/update-on-home-to-school-college-transport-9-june-2023/)
- [HCC announces an additional £5m annually for its SEND service](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hcc-announces-an-additional-5m-annually-for-its-send-service-24-may-2023-update/) - Click here for more information
- [HPCI Member Update 17 May 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-17-may-2023/) - A survey on AP, a new Herts SEND Improvement Plan and more...
- [Law event 15th Jan 2019](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-law-event-15th-january-2019/) - The slides from the event are availabe here. There will be a film of the event available shortly.
- [New HPCI website](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/new-hpci-website-is-now-live/) - HPCI have moved over to a new website. Please bear with us whilst we get used to everything new. There will be lots more to see over the next few weeks as we have been saving up lots of new resources to add to this new website.
- [More survey results coming soon](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/more-survey-results-coming-soon/)
- [Parent Guide to Exclusions](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-guide-to-exclusions/) - HPCI Exclusions Parent Guide – March 2019 This guide has been developed and written by two of our parent reps.
- [HPCI Member Update 21 March 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-21-march-2023/) - SEND Scrutiny in Hertfordshire Using the HPCI survey results Workshops and events Government’s new SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan
- [HPCI Member Update 6 March 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-6-march-2023/) - HCC SEND Scrutiny meeting
- [HPCI Member Update 3 March 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-march-2023/) - Transport Consultation, Autism Voice project and a webinar about the Herts Local Offer.
- [Interactive anti-bullying information tool for parents and carers](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/interactive-anti-bullying-information-tool-for-parents-and-carers/) - Interactive anti-bullying information tool from the anti-bullying alliance for parents and carers. We hope you find it useful. https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/advice-parents/interactive-anti-bullying-information-tool-parents-and-carers
- [The Parliamentary SEND Inquiry report has just been published 23rd October 2019](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/the-parliamentary-send-inquiry-report-has-just-been-published-23rd-october-2019/) - You can read all about it here on our Surveys and Consultation Page
- [HPCI Board Director Vacancies](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-board-director-vacancies/) - Do you have the skills and drive to help HPCI develop? HPCI are looking for another 3 voluntary Directors to grow our skill base. We meet approximately 7 times per year and donate around 4-6 hours per month unpaid time to being a Board Director. To Find out more click HERE
- [Latest HPCI Email News](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/latest-hpci-email-news/) - 1. DSPL 8 - Dacorum area - Autumn Newsletter for parents and Spring Term courses for parents Hertfordshire schools are currently divided into 9 areas for SEND education under a system called Delivering Special Provision Locally (DSPL). Each area puts on courses and events for parents who live in that area or whose child is
- [Test the New Local Offer Website](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/test-the-new-local-offer-website/) - We are letting all of our parent network members know that a test site of the new design SEND local offer was launched and you can now have a look and give your feedback via the feedback button on the site. It goes completely live in the new year and replaces the existing one. Please
- [SENDIASS/HPCI Annual Review Workshops Cancelled](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/sendiass-hpci-annual-review-workshops-cancelled/) - In view of the latest government advice issued yesterday afternoon about avoiding unnecessary social contact SENDIASS and HPCI have taken the decision to cancel all three of the remaining Annual Review workshops. All parents who were booked onto the event have been sent an email. These will be held at a later date which, as
- [Upcoming Changes to EHCP letters](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/upcoming-changes-to-ehcp-letters/) - Changes are coming to EHCP letters in Herts! Our parent reps are involved in the discussions and in reviewing changes to the letters. And we welcome the efforts being made to improve local practice around EHCPs - find out more from www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ehcplettersblog
- [HPCI 30/3/20 Covid-19 Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-covid-19-information/) - Click the link here 30th March 2020 Covid-19 Update
- [HPCI 26/3/20 Covid-19 News](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-26-3-20-covid-19-news/) - Click here for 26th March 2020 Covid-19 News
- [Letter from Children's and Families Minister](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/letter-from-childrens-and-families-minister/) - Click here for Letter from Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford MP
- [HPCI 02/04/20 Covid-19 Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-02-04-20-covid-19-update/) - Click here for 2nd April 2020 Covid-19 Update
- [HPCI 08/04/20 Covid-19 Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-08-04-20-covid-19-update/) - Click here for8th April 2020 Covid-19 Update
- [The replacement of Hertfordshire’s Exceptional Needs Funding (ENF) System Friday 24th April 2020](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/the-replacement-of-hertfordshires-exceptional-needs-funding-enf-system-friday-24th-april-2020/) - HPCI is aware that the online posting of a letter sent to schools by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) about the changes to ENF has caused concern to some parent carers. This email aims to explain some of the background to this change and reassure parents that HPCI view the changes as a positive move. ENF
- [29th April 2020 Covid-19 update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/29th-april-2020-covid-19-update/) - Please click here for 29th April 2020 Covid-19 update
- [Herts SEND Families – tell us how it’s going with home schooling and support](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/herts-send-families-tell-us-how-its-going-with-home-schooling-and-support/) - HPCI wants to hear from parents across Hertfordshire who have children aged 0 to 25 years with SEND about how they are managing during the lock down and closure of schools and other education settings. We will use your feedback to inform our ongoing discussions with Herts County Council around what is working and what
- [SEND Info](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/send-info/) - See our latest email 20th May 2020 SEND Info
- [General Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/general-update/) - See our latest email 13th May 2020 General Update
- [29th May 2020 Return to education and other things](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/29th-may-2020-return-to-education-and-other-things/) - Read our latest 29th May Email update here
- [9th June 2020 Updates on Reasonable Endeavours and Direct Payments](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/9th-june-2020-updates-on-reasonable-endeavours-and-direct-payments/) - There are 2 things covered in this email - update of return to school with reasonable endeavours and new guidance on Direct Payments including local Hertfordshire decisions. To view it click here
- [17th June 2020 - update - information items](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/17th-june-2020-update-information-items/) - In this Newsletter you will find four brief information items that may be of interest : 1. Shielding Guidance for children and young people 2. Bereavement information 3. Petition about 'reasonable endeavours' 4. Appeal for help with research project from mothers of children with ASD and sensory issues. You can read more here
- [24th June 2020 - updates - therapy services, face masks, Broxbourne behaviour base](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/24th-june-2020-updates-therapy-services-face-masks-broxbourne-behaviour-base/) - There are three updates for you in this email covering: Therapies, Face masks and a consultation on the primary support base in Broxbourne area. To read more please click here
- [Returning to School](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/returning-to-school/) - New wellbeing document on Returning to school from Hertfordshire Educational Psychologist team click here
- [10th July 2020 Parent Network Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/10th-july-2020-parent-network-update/) - This update covers returning to school/college, shielding, free school meals, YC Herts survey for young people, SEND Local Offer resources page and services from national charity Contact.
- [21st July Dfe & DHSC Joint Ministerial letter for SEND families](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/21st-july-dfe-dhsc-joint-ministerial-letter-for-send-families/) - 21st July Dfe & DHSC Joint Ministerial letter for SEND families
- [27th July 2020 Returning to School/College](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/27th-july-2020-returning-to-school-college/) - This is the first of TWO emails, this week, to members of HPCI’s parent network. This one contains 4 updates 3 of which focus on national announcements around the return to education in September.
- [29th July 2020 - Parent Network Update/Herts focus](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/29th-july-2020-parent-network-update-herts-focus/) - This one concentrates more on local information and a third one will come out on Monday 3rd August focusing again on more national guidance. This email includes: Hertfordshire High Needs Funding system for mainstream schools from 1st September. Transport to School in September Face masks/coverings Herts Parent carer survey around improving health outcomes for young people
- [3rd August 2020 - More on returning to school](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/3rd-august-2020-more-on-returning-to-school/) - This one focuses on government guidance and funding around returning to school. In this email we cover: Reasonable endeavours and EHC plans Herts County Council position on the return to school and attendance fines Government announcement of Covid funding for schools – how does that work?
- [20th August 2020 Parent Network Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/20th-august-2020-parent-network-update/) - Welcome to HPCI’s latest parent network update. This one is a mixed bag of items on returning to school, Covid research project, Dyspraxia All Party Parliamentary Group and a number of organisations covering a range of special needs and disabilities with resources and information that you may find useful now or in the future. Our
- [SENDIASS returning to school booklet](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/sendiass-returning-to-school-booklet/) - Returning to School/College - SENDIASS downloadable booklet
- [27th August 2020 - Wellbeing and mental health resources](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/27th-august-2020-wellbeing-and-mental-health-resources/) - Resources to help parents and carers support their child's wellbeing and mental health
- [28th August 2020 - Returning to school or college](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/28th-august-2020-returning-to-school-or-college/) - Read our latest news on Returning to education
- [4th September 2020 Parent Network Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/4th-september-2020-parent-network-update/) - Welcome to this weeks update with various items in it. We hope that for those of you whose children started back to education this week that it has gone as well as possible.
- [9th Sept 2020 - Therapy Services Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/9th-sept-2020-therapy-services-update/) - 9th Sept 2020 – Therapy Services update – what they are offering now
- [16th Sept 2020 - Parent Network update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/16th-sept-2020-parent-network-update/) - 16th Sept 2020 Parent Network update
- [30th Sept - HPCI parent network](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/30th-sept-hpci-parent-network/) - Read all the latest news in our COVID 19 Education focused update
- [7th October - Parent Network Update - Local Stuff](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/7th-october-parent-network-update-local-stuff/) - This is one of two updates for you this week. This first one focuses on local information and updates for Hertfordshire with 6 items in total. The second one, scheduled for later in the week will be more general and national information for parents.
- [9th October - Parent Network update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/9th-october-parent-network-update/) - Welcome to HPCI's second update this week - there is one local update and then a few national ones.
- [Coronavirus symptoms, testing and when to send a child to school](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/coronavirus-symptoms-testing-and-when-to-send-a-child-to-school/) - Please see the latest information on coronavirus that HCC has just sent out for all parents.
- [Return to education survey - tell us how it's going](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/return-to-education-survey-tell-us-how-its-going/) - How is the return to education going for your children survey?
- [12th November 2020 - Parent network update - national and local information](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/12th-november-2020-parent-network-update-national-and-local-information/) - This is a longer email than usual and the first section includes 4 national items and the second has 6 local updates.
- [Choosing a School Webinar & and EHC needs Assessment presented by Hertfordshire’s SENDIASS service](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/choosing-a-school-webinar-presented-by-hertfordshires-sendiass-service/) - Extra date added for the EHC needs Assessment webinar, you can also watch the previous webinars from this page including viewing the slides and booklets
- [Parent network update 20th November 20](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-20th-november-20/) - Five items this week: AGP guidance, ADHD Foundation booklet on NICE guidance, Children's health services in Herts, Bereavement Guides and feedback from July health survey.
- [Tell us what matters to you if your child is admitted to hospital](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/tell-us-what-matters-to-you-if-your-child-is-admitted-to-hospital/) - Another survey we hear you cry BUT at the moment this is the best way for HPCI to find out from parents and carers what they think. HPCI is working with East & North Herts Hospital Trust on improving the experience of people with SEND when they are being admitted to hospital as an inpatient.
- [Parent network update 26th November 2020](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-26th-november-2020/) - Welcome to this week’s network update. We have 6 items in this email and an easy guide to self-isolating at the end.
- [Parent Network update 4th December 2020](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-4th-december-2020/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update. There are 7 items today covering local information, national parent participation and some sources of information.
- [Parent network update - 10th December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-10th-december/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update. A number of things here including: local learning opportunities for parent carers on sensory issues and mental health surveys – yes more!!! and some results new Money Matters guide for SEND families from national charity Contact NNPCF national conference – watch key speakers online Easy read version
- [Parent network update 17th December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-17th-december/) - This is HPCI’s’ last communication to parents and carers in our network for 2020. We will be taking a break over the festive period from 18th December and we will be back of the 4th January 2021. This email includes: Co-production and the Local Offer Coronavirus testing in schools and colleges from January Courses next
- [HPCI network update - lockdown and school closures - 8th Jan](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-lockdown-and-school-closures-8th-jan/) - HPCI network update:- Here we are in a New Year in a situation we hoped wouldn’t happen with a lockdown and school/college closures.
- [HPCI parent network update - 15th January](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-15th-january/) - This update is quite long and will be followed by another one on Monday which will feature an update from HCC to parents and another from the Children’s Minister Vicky Ford. Keep a look out for it. In this update we have a mix of local news and events along with links national guidance, surveys and
- [HCC open letter to families with SEND and Minister Ford's letter](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/minister-vicky-fords-open-letter/) - Hertfordshire County Council letter to parents and carers of children and young people with SEND
- [New resources to promote parent participation in your area from CONTACT](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/new-resources-to-promote-parent-participation-in-your-area-from-contact/) - You are sure to spot some familiar faces in these! Contact has produced two short films about parent participation to help raise awareness about the role and work of forums, why you should join a forum and the importance of working in partnership. Make a difference: Why I should join my local parent carer forum. What is a parent
- [New Specialist Resource Provisions](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/new-specialist-resource-provisions/) - New Specialist Resource Provisions - HPCI's response
- [Parent Network update 28th Jan](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-28th-jan/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update which has 8 items in it covering: Lateral Flow testing HCC’s budget proposals Specialist Resource Provisions Specialist Place Planning Strategy Sources of support Managing education from home HCT Integrated Therapies ‘Harvey and Me’
- [Parent Network Update 5th Feb](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-5th-feb/) - Welcome to this week's update which is a shorter one than last week and includes: HPCI hosted short breaks survey The new Children's Hospital plan for Cambridge The Cabinet Office Disability Unit survey Supported living opportunity.
- [COVID-19 Update15th Feb 2021 - From Carers in Hertfordshire](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/covid-19-update15th-feb-2021-from-carers-in-hertfordshire/) - COVID-19 Update15th Feb 2021 - From Carers in Hertfordshire
- [HPCI parent network update 16th Feb](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-16th-feb/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI update for our parent network which includes: Covid Vaccinations for aged 16 and above with a learning disability Keepsafe UK free resources to explain Covid 19 to those with a learning disability National Charity Contact’s free guide for parents of disabled children Contact’s free benefits check and grants search tool
- [Updated information on vaccinations for 16 -25 year olds with a learning disability](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/updated-information-on-vaccinations-for-16-25-year-olds-with-a-learning-disability/) - Updated information on vaccinations for 16 -25 year olds with a learning disability
- [Vaccination info on parent carers, 16+ with LD and extremely clinically vulnerable children](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/vaccination-info-on-parent-carers-16-with-ld-and-extremely-clinically-vulnerable-children/) - This update is dedicated to information around coronavirus vaccinations for 3 groups with the intention of clarifying the situation for each group. Young people aged 16+ with a learning disability Unpaid carers including parent carers Children who are extremely clinically vulnerable
- [HPCI parent network update 3rd March - lots of info!](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-3rd-march-lots-of-info/) - Welcome to a longer update this week as there is lots to cover. Back to school/college HCC Early Years Survey Testers for a health app HPCI survey results for admission to hospital survey SENDIASS job vacancy Soundabout music sessions Siblings Survey Regional event on avoiding mental health admissions
- [HPCI update on availability of special education places](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-update-on-availability-of-special-education-places/) - This email is about just one topic - the availability of special school places for September 2021. We know that this does not affect all of our parent network members but is an issue facing a number of families.
- [Minister V Ford open letter 5th March 2021](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/minister-v-ford-open-letter-5th-march-2021/) - Minister V Ford open letter 5th March 2021
- [Parent network update - 12th March](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-12th-march/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update which includes: Returning to school and anxiety Healthwatch Herts Vaccination survey HCC Childcare Survey Podcast on Learning Disability health checks Special Needs Jungle webinars So what is DLD? A short film 2021 Census
- [Parent Network Update - 19th March 21](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-19th-march-21/) - A shorter email this week with: Regional Mental Health Survey HPCI's new parent carer guide to Mental Health Help with Universal Credit claims for 16-20 year olds in education SNJ post on complaining the ombudsman Potential Kids Easter activities.
- [Parent Network update - 25th March 21](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-25th-march-21/) - This week we have a number of local items and some national ones. Local: Parent advice wanted for art work for the new St Alban’s Children’s Centre Parent input for the therapy transition work to FE/Adult services Summer term parenting courses and support in Dacorum Young people aged 14-16 needed for trial of health app
- [HPCI network update 30th March 21](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-30th-march-21/) - We do hope that you and your family are able to get out and enjoy the sunshine and meet up outside with others this Easter. In this week’s update we have: Changes to the IAS services from HCC Shielding paused for Extremely Clinically Vulnerable New health guides from contact on hearing care, eye care and dental
- [HPCI Parent network update - 16th April](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-16th-april/) - Welcome to our first update of the summer term and let’s hope that things keep moving in a positive direction. This issue has lots of things in it - local things first and then national ones. Hertfordshire Chat Health Service for 0-5s. 16+ SEND Transport Application Process for Sept 21 Cambridge Children’s Hospital Inclusive Theatre
- [HPCI Parent network update - 23rd April](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-23rd-april/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. This week there are two local and two national items. New contact details for the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Therapy Service Specialist Advisory Service Equipment survey for parents of CYP who are vision impaired, hearing loss/deaf or have physical and neurological needs. The Children’s Commissioner ‘Big Ask’
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 7th May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-7th-may/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update – as usual it is a mix of some local and national stuff. Herts Mental Health Survey for parents HCC SEND Strategy developments HPCI and the HCC’s new SEND ilearn package Anxiety and school attendance – HCC approach HPCI/SENDIASS recorded webinars School is difficult The Buzz –
- [HPCI Network Update - 14th May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-14th-may/) - Welcome to this week’s parent network update. As usual there is a mix of local and national items. Survey reminder YC Herts name change Healthy start food vouchers CDC eLearning courses Podcast on top tips for hospital appointments/stays Ofsted research – how well do mainstream schools support SEND?
- [Job opportunities in HPCI](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/job-opportunities-in-hpci/) - Job opportunities within HPCI Below are details of 2 job vacancies with HPCI. We are an inclusive employer but would welcome applications from parent carers of children or young people with SEND.
- [HPCI Network Update - 28th May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-28th-may/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update with 4 local items and 2 national ones.
- [HPCI Parent Network update - 11th June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-11th-june/) - We took a break last week over half-term but welcome to this week’s HPCI network update which, as usual, has a mix of local and national stuff. There are 7 items. Sensory focused training sessions for parents from occupational health New sensory preferences and self-regulation sessions for schools and early years settings HCC 16+ Education
- [HPCI parent network update 18th June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-18th-june/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. A larger email this week with 11 items. Local and National items:-
- [Are you looking for a new challenge? Or a return to the workplace?](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/are-you-looking-for-a-new-challenge-or-a-return-to-the-workplace/) - Are you organised? Driven? Good at working with people? And want to make sure that the voices of families with SEND in Hertfordshire are heard? Do you want to work for an organisation that will train and support you? That offers work that can be flexible around your family commitments? And that makes a difference?
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 2nd July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-2nd-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. There are 3 local items and 4 national items:
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 9th July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-9th-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update which has 3 items. HCC Carers and Young Carers strategy surveys Speech and Language Therapy Petition New study on the effect of the pandemic on children with SEND aged 5 to 15 years
- [HPCI parent network update - 16th July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-16th-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. There are updates here on: Mental health services in Herts Online workshops on health for adults with autism Ofsted Parent View Afasic guide on transfer to secondary school for speech, language and communication needs Reminder about the Thrive & Survive guide to starting University
- [HPCI Parent network update - 23rd July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-23rd-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update and my final one as HPCI Coordinator. This week’s update has 8 items – 4 local and 4 national
- [HPCI Member Update 20 February 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-february-2023/) - Surveys, consultations, events and how to contact the HCC EHCP team...
- [HPCI Member Update 10 February 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-10-february-2023/) - The annual survey - what you told us and what we're doing.
- [HPCI Member Update 16 January 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-january-2023/) - A request for help in painting a picture of life for families with SEND in Herts, plus updates and more.
- [HPCI Member Update 16 December 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-december-2022/) - A new year inspection for Herts? Plus surveys, updates and Christmas activities...
- [The HPCI Annual SEND Survey is now open!](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/the-hpci-annual-send-survey-is-now-open/) - Complete the survey here.
- [HPCI Member Update 11 November 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-november-2022/) - Last few days to complete the survey plus latest updates
- [HPCI Member Update 23 September 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-september-2022/) - An update on the HCC provision panel process
- [HPCI Member Update 16 September 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-september-2022/) - How to find help in Herts, as well as surveys, training and local updates
- [HPCI Member Update 21 July 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-21-july-2022/) - Government consultations, new services and advice and opportunities to share your views.
- [HPCI Member Update 1 July 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-1-july-2022/) - SEND Scrutiny Parent / Carer Sensory Information Sessions Hertfordshire Family Centre Service HAPpy summer camps Reminders about SpLD survey (closing soon) and HPCI vacancies
- [HPCI Member Update 24 June 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-24-june-2022/) - Job opportunities and lots of ways to have your voice heard.
- [New job vacancies at HPCI](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/new-job-vacancies-at-hpci/) - Fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of improving services for families with SEND in Herts Are you organised? Driven? Good at working with people? And want to make sure that the voices of families with SEND in Hertfordshire are heard? Do you want to work for an organisation that will train and support you?
- [New SpLD survey](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/get-involved-surveys-and-consultations-new-spld-survey/) - Please give your views if your child(ren) has or may have SpLD (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, dyscalculia and dysgraphia).
- [HPCI Member Update 10 June 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-10-june-2022/) - HPCI meets with HCC Extended opening hours for the SPACE lending library Support with meeting the costs of living Deafblind UK survey Employment job fair in Broxbourne on 1 July
- [HPCI Member Update 20 May 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-may-2022/) - Info about the new SEND team at HCC and how to contact the right person.
- [Book now for the next Herts SEND Public Forum (19 May)](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/webinars/)
- [HPCI Member Update 29 April 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-29-april-2022/) - New Statutory SEND Team structure and a save the date SEND Support from Herts Family Centres Dacorum SEND information fayre – 12 May Supported Employment Job Fair – Stevenage & North Herts – 12 May EHCP Banding changes – training ARFID (Avoidant / Restrictive Food intake disorder) research
- [HPCI Member Update 22 April 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-april-2022/) - Two opportunities to shape health services for children and young people, and some helpful guidance from DSPL8 about where to find support.
- [HPCI Member Update 1 April 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-1-april-2022/) - What the SEND Green Paper says and how you can share your views.
- [HPCI Member update 11 March 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-march-2022/) - A number of national updates and a call for action in Hertfordshire
- [HPCI Member Update 25 February 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-25-february-2022/) - HCC childcare survey, Supported Employment Job Fair, Support for families who need help paying for food or heating, Reminder about Goal Based Outcomes training, Govt blog about vaccinating clinically vulnerable children
- [HPCI Member Update 11 January 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-january-2022/) - Click here to read about the SEND service, New Hertfordshire Emotional wellbeing and Behaviour Strategy, new Children's wellbeing practitioners and more...
- [HPCI Parent Network Update 28 Jan 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-28-jan-2022/) - Find out more about: Attending a public forum on SEND in Herts – 4 Feb Becoming a parent / carer representative for HPCI
- [HPCI Parent Network Update 21 Jan 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-21-jan-2022/) - Latest health news for members, including a new “Preparing for Adulthood” guide, new Mental Health and Wellbeing info on the Local Offer, Moving and handling training, Covid vaccines and lots of opportunities to input your thoughts.
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 14 January 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-14-january-2022/) - This first newsletter of 2022 covers the new HCC SEND Strategy, a public forum to share views, Goal Based Outcomes training, and more
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 17 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-17-december/) - A statement from HCC, update on contacting the SEN team and surveys on Autism/ADHD and for young people with SEND.
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 3 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-3-december/) - Survey on SLT and OT services, and opportunities in DSPL6 and HCC.
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 26 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-26-november/) - A couple of interesting invitations this week, as well as some benefits guidance and a change to accessing Child Trust Funds.
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 19 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-19-november/) - HCC update on improving Hertfordshire’s SEND services Opportunity to improve SEND provision in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – help in a crisis Last chance to sign up for a free webinar on Home Education
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 12 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-12-november/) - Results from the SEN Officer Survey Webinar news – new sessions on Legal Protection and Home Education Open letter to families of children and young people with SEND from Children and Families Minister Contact’s Listening Ear Service
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 5 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-5-november/) - In this week's update: Short Break Local Offer survey Young People’s survey SENDIASS vacancy Covid vaccination updates 2021 Spending Review
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 22 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-22-october/) - New Sports-based Short Break Offer Webinars after half-term Parenting courses in Hertfordshire Volunteer to use your skills to drive change in Hertfordshire
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 15 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-15-october/) - Welcome to this week’s update which covers: Concerns about changes to Educational Psychologist involvement in EHCP needs assessments Lending SPACE Open Day Flu vaccinations for people with learning disabilities, their family carers and paid supporters Supported Housing survey Issues with Transport (for children and young people who are deaf or have a hearing loss) SEND
- [Become an HPCI Director](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/become-an-hpci-director/) - Herts Parent Carer Involvement (HPCI) is looking for three voluntary Directors to join its current Board and to grow its skill base. Find out more here.
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 8 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-8-october/) - Update on the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Improvement Process Survey on the impact of SEN officer staff shortages Opportunity to improve SEND provision in St Albans, Harpenden and Villages Down Syndrome Integrated Therapies Advice Clinic Step2Skills job fair (15 October) – for people 18+ with a learning or physical disability, sensory needs or
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 1 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-1-october/) - Update on HPCI discussions with HCC Webinar news – a new session on Home Education October is ADHD awareness month – do you know an ADHD hero? Update from the ESMA teaching service Request for feedback from the SEND Specialist Advice and Support Service (SENDSAS) Last chance to add your feedback on the HCC Equipment
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 17 September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-17-september/) - This week’s update covers: Contacting a SEND Officer Welcome guidance on the delivery of specialist 1:1 and group interventions for children and young people in education settings Vaccine news SEND Strategy Community events and Local Offer webinar Lending SPACE has moved Equipment survey CAMHS newsletter A cause for celebration
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 10th September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-10th-september/) - Lots of important news this week including: A further update on which children should be offered the Covid-19 vaccination. A new campaign urging the government’s SEND Review not to erode disabled children’s rights and to listen to the views of disabled children and young people, and their parents/carers. A revised Herts SEND Toolkit. Events this
- [HPCI Parent Network update - 3rd September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-3rd-september/) - This is a shorter message this week, which signposts some back-to-school guidance, reminds you about the SEND Strategy Community events, and links to some surveys and a focus group: HPCI Parent Network Update – 3rd September | Herts Parent Carer Involvement (hertsparentcarers.org.uk)
- [HPCI Parent network update - 27th August](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-27th-august/) - This week's update includes info on Covid-19 vaccinations for children and young people, new exclusions guidance, webinars, wellbeing courses and young people's mental health research. HPCI Parent network update – 27th August | Herts Parent Carer Involvement (hertsparentcarers.org.uk)
- [Webinar programme open for bookings](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/webinar-programme-open-for-bookings/) - The new programme of free webinars for the Autumn term is now open for bookings, with sessions covering the EHCP process, Tribunals, the Local Offer, the new HCC SEND Strategy, SEN Support, Choosing a school and making meetings matter. Full details on our webinars page.
- [HPCI Parent network update – 13th August](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-13th-august/) - This week’s update covers: HCC is hosting a drawing competition, looking for budding artists to promote the new SEND Strategy Free Moving and Handling Workshops in Hemel Hempstead and Hertford Contact (the charity for families with disabled children) has announced some new workshops A round up of local and national newsletters – from Herts SEND
- [Survey results](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/test-survey-resultss/) - Here is a summary of the results for the survey carried out in May 2018 on Mainstream support and ENF
- [You said we did event 6th November 2017](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/you-said-we-did-event-6th-november-2017/) - Please find the slides and agenda for this event. Agenda 6th Nov 2017 Slides for conference 6th November 2017
- [EHCP workshops in June 2017](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/ehcp-workshops-in-june-2017/)
- [PfA Event 16th June 2017](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/pfa-event-16th-june-details/) - Now fully booked.
- [Together Service event](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/together-service-event/) - SEND –25: You Said We Did Event Tuesday 16th May 10am to 1pm at: Robertson House, 6 Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG1 2FQ Fully booked
- [Ben meets Edward Timpson MP](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/ben-meets-edward-timpson-mp/) - Ben, a young man from Hertfordshire who attends the Ambitious About Autism College met Edward Timpson MP today when he officially opened the college.
- [Parent's views on information and advice](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parents-views-on-information-and-advice/) - The Hertfordshire County Council 0 - 25 SEND Commissioning Group want to improve how and where they provide you with information and advice if you have a child with special educational needs or a disability(SEND). Please tell them what you think or what your experiences have been by completing this short online survey at: http://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/SENDIAG/
- [Launch event for SPACE in Herts - Autism/ADHD support group in DSPL 5](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/launch-event-for-space-in-herts-autismadhd-support-group-in-dspl-5/) - Supporting Parents of Children with Autism/ADHD and related conditions https://www.facebook.com/groups/523248431177965/ Venue: De Havilland Children's Centre,Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8TQ We meet on the third Friday of the month (term time only) in the morning between 10.00am-12.00pm NEW support group in Hatfield for parents of children with Autism/ADHD and related conditions. Supported by DSPL AREA
- [Transition Event 9th November in Peterborough](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/transition-event-9th-november-in-peterborough/) - Becoming an adult - building the best future for young people with additional needs Hear from Linda Roberts, Mum of Gold medal-winning Paralympian, Jonnie Peacock. www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk #TransitionEvent T: 01223 206953 E: cheryl.yardley@carechoices.co.uk Conference agenda:* Parent ticket £19.95 • Education, Health and Care Plans • Uncovering Benefits • Navigating Transition • Employment • Education • Housing
- [Ofsted/CQC Local Area Inspection result.](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/ofstedcqc-local-area-inspection-result/) - In July Hertfordshire was one of the first Local Authority areas to undergo the new type of inspection looking at how the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Reforms from the Children and Families Act 2014 are being implemented across Education, discount cialis Health and Social Care. Many of you will have completed the survey
- [Ofsted/CQC Inspection feedback](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/ofstedcqc-inspection-feedback/) - Update on Inspection of Hertfordshire by Ofsted and CQC (Care Quality Commission) – 4th to 8th July 2016 A team of inspectors from Ofsted and CQC visited Hertfordshire to look at how well the Local Authority ie Herts County Council and Health services are doing in implementing the SEND Reforms from the Children and Families
- [Ofsted/CQC Local Area Inspection of Hertfordshire 4th to 8th July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/ofstedcqc-local-area-inspection-of-hertfordshire-4th-to-8th-july/) - PLEASE take this once in 5 years opportunity to tell inspectors what you think. Our survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and is available here : https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Hertsofstedcqc Dear HPCI network member, generic cialis Next week a team of inspectors from Ofsted and CQC (Care Quality Commission) will be in Hertfordshire looking at how effective
- [CQC Ofsted Local Area Inspection Letter](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/cqc-ofsted-local-area-inspection-letter/) - CQC-Ofsted-Hertfordshire Local Area Inspection Letter-3 27 June 2016 Letter to be circulated to parents and carers by Hertfordshire County Council. Inspection of Hertfordshire County Council local area’s effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of, generic cialis and improving outcomes for, children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities from 4 July
- [Inspection of Hertfordshire by Ofsted and CQC (Care Quality Commission) – 4th to 8th July 2016](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/inspection-of-hertfordshire-by-ofsted-and-cqc-care-quality-commission-4th-to-8th-july-2016/) - Inspection of Hertfordshire by Ofsted and CQC (Care Quality Commission) – 4th to 8th July 2016 This document is to give parents and carers a guide to what the inspection is about and what will happen during and after the inspection. This is a NEW type of inspection covers the local AREA (Hertfordshire) and not
- [NNPCF position statement on EU Referundum](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/nnpcf-position-statement-on-eu-referundum/) - NNPCF Position Statement for EU Referendum - NNPCF Position Statment - EU Referendum
- [Update on Baker Small Twitter storm](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/update-on-baker-small-twitter-storm/) - Dear HPCI network member, buy cialis Following on from our email of yesterday Herts County Council have made the following press release concerning their relationship with legal firm Baker Small. We welcome the decision made by Herts County Council and this means that, cialis generic so far, 8 local authorities have taken a similar decision.
- [HPCI Statement on Baker Small](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-statement-on-bakersmall/) - Herts Parent Carer Involvement are dismayed to note the recent disparaging public comments made on Twitter by Baker Small Solicitors. Baker Small works on behalf of Local Authorities, cialis including Hertfordshire, to defend appeals against those families who need to access the Tribunal system in order to secure the Special Educational Provision needed by their
- [PFA Event Slides May 2016](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/pfa-event-slides-may-2016/) - Here are all the slides from the presentations given at the Preparing for Adulthood event held at North Herts College, Hitchin on the 18th May 2016. PFAEventSlides
- [Current involvement](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/current-involvement/) - HPCI are in the process of moving to a new website. This information is currently being update ready for putting on the new website.
- [Contact and Family and NNPCF March bulletin](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/contact-and-family-and-nnpcf-march-bulletin/) - Click here for the latest bulletin from Contact a family and the National Network of Parent carer forums. The Department for Education have confirmed grant funding for parent carer forums at the same level for next year and pledged to continue this funding for 2017/18 too.
- [New parent support group from SPACE](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/new-parent-support-group-from-space/) - Just being launched - a new Parent Support Group for parents of children with autism, ADHD and related conditions in Welwyn/Hatfield area (but any area welcome). First meeting 5th May 2016 - details are here Visit the website for more details about SPACE http://www.spaceherts.org.uk/
- [Care Act fact sheet](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/care-act-fact-sheet/) - Care Act fact sheet available from Contact a Family, cialis buy details on the HCPI website here
- [Parent Carers 'have your say' in Three Rivers District](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-carers-have-your-say-in-three-rivers-district/) - Are you living in Three Rivers District Council area and are the parent carer of a child or young person aged up to 25? Carers in Herts are holding an event on the 1st March 2016 where you are invited to have your say. For full details click here
- [Parent Networks from Families in Focus](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-networks-from-families-in-focus/) - Our Parent Network is uniquely inclusive, offering support to parents caring for children with any additional needs or disabilities. Parents can come to any Parent Network session in any area they wish to. Each session will include a chance for parents to meet families similar to their own with the added bonus of a learning
- [Understanding challenging behaviour](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/understanding-challenging-behaviour/) - A free 6 week course, run by ‘Supporting Links’, for parents of children with additional needs. Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am 4th, 11th & 25th February. 3rd, 10th & 17th March 2016 at Panshanger Primary School, Daniells, Welwyn Garden City. AL7 1QY This course is open to parents of school age children with additional needs. Your
- [Survey for SeeAbility](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/survey-for-seeability/) - Would you help us promote our new eye care surveys? SeeAbility’s national surveys will help us all understand if people with learning disabilities are getting good help to look after their eyes. We want to make sure eye care services are the best they can be for people with learning disabilities. We’ll be putting all
- [East Herts (DSPL 3) SEND Information Village](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/east-herts-dspl-3-send-information-village/) - East Herts SEND Information Village Date: Tuesday 26th January 2016 Time: 1.00 – 5.00 p.m. Where: Wodson Park, Wadesmill Road, Ware, SG12 0UQ Who should attend: Parents, Carers and Professionals Come along and meet representatives from over forty organisations to find out about the support that is available for children and young people (0-25 years)
- [Consultation event](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/consultation-event/) - Hertfordshire County Council has commissioned DisabledGo to produce an online accessibility guide to venues and services across the county and is encouraging residents to contribute to the project. We would like to invite disabled people, parents of disabled children, older people and carers to come along to one of two consultation events to learn about
- [Young Carers Conference 2016](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/young-carers-conference-2016/) - The Young Carers Conference 2016 has been arranged for Thursday 18th February,10.45am to 1.15pm, followed by lunch, at Watford Football Club, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 OER. You will be able to meet Cleveland, the team mascot, and much more. It will be a ball of a time! Part of the conference will be focused
- [Anti Bullying tool](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/anti-bullying-tool/) - The Anti-Bullying Alliance have launched their new free Online Anti-Bullying Information Tool for parents and carers. The tool is interactive and designed to give parents and carers information about bullying. The tool will help parents if they: are concerned that their child may be vulnerable to bullying at school. are worried that their child might
- [Help with fuel bills and keeping warm for families with disabled children](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/help-with-fuel-bills-and-keeping-warm-for-families-with-disabled-children/) - Families with disabled children who get: certain means-tested benefits,or child tax credit,and receive a disabled child’s premium in their award are now included in the ‘broader category’ of people who can apply for help under the Warm Homes Discount scheme. (This is a win from our Counting the Costs campaign!) The disabled child’s premium is
- [Hertfordshire want your views](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hertfordshire-want-your-views/) - www.hertsdirect.org/poet We need your help! Hertfordshire County Council is seeking your views on the education, health and care assessment and planning experience in Hertfordshire. Please help us develop how we do things in Hertfordshire by completing a national survey. Your views could help us make a difference to children now and in the future. We
- [Contact a Family Campaign](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/contact-a-family-campaign-2/) - 20th November 2015 Next week, buy cialis MPs will for the first time debate the Childcare Bill that will introduce 30 hours per week of free childcare for working families. However, cialis sale research shows that many young disabled children are not accessing the existing free childcare offer of 15 hours, unlike their non-disabled peers.
- [Educational Psychology Service in Herts](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/educational-psychology-service-in-herts/) - Educational Psychology Team We help schools, settings and families to understand and manage a wide range of developmental issues and special educational needs. We use psychological based approaches to assess and intervene to enhance the learning, emotional health and well being of children and young people aged 0-19 years. We provide support at an individual,
- [Have your say: POET](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/have-your-say-poet/) - Personal Outcomes Evaluation Tool Children and young people, parents/carers and practitioners who have experience of the Education Health and Care (EHC) assessment and planning process and EHC Plans in Hertfordshire are encouraged to take part to give their views and share their experiences. The results from this will be used to help improve what happens
- [SEND Inspection framework: Consultation](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/send-inspection-framework-consultation/) - For full details about this see our NEWS page Consultation infographic
- [Activities for Young People November & December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/activities-october/) - We do care have sent us their information for Young People - Disco Halloween 2015 Activities in November YP Nov 2015 Activities in December YP Dec 2015 Contact them for further information.
- [News alert from the Council for Disabled Children](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/653-2/) - News alert from the Council for Disabled Children Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have just launched a consultation on their proposals for inspecting how local areas are meeting their responsibilities to disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs (SEND). Following the passage of the Children and Families Act 2014,
- [EVENT - The SEND Reforms and my family](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/event-the-send-reforms-and-my-family/) - The SEND Reforms and my family. HCC, cialis buy in partnership with HPCI, generic cialis ran free one day sessions for parents and carers that explained what the new reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision mean for families in Hertfordshire and provide the opportunity to ask questions.
- [Past Involvement Projects Archive](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/past-involvement-projects-archive-6/) - Past Involvement Projects – What have we done so far? Since our involvement project started in 2009 we have helped feed back the voices of families with disabled children on a number of different projects. As you will see some of these projects were one-off consultations, some are Parent Carer Involvement Board (PCIB) writing to
- [HCC Transport consultation 16-18 year olds](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hcc-transport-consultation-16-18-year-olds-2/) - Consultation is taking place on proposals for travel support for 16-18-year-olds in full-time education and runs from 22 April to 21 July 2014. The review aims to ensure the county council: funds school/college transport at the right level supports those in most need develops young people’s resilience and ability to travel independently Five proposals are
- [Inspire and Do – Conference](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/inspire-and-do-conference/) - Thank you to all who came to our Inspiration Conference on 25th March. We will shortly be updating this website with conference resources, feedback from the day and videos of our keynote speakers.
- [Autumn Events](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/autumn-events/) - Short Breaks and Local offer
- [INVOLVEMENT IN SOCIAL CARE](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/involvement-in-social-care/) - Our organisation was orginally set up to look at social care issues arising out of the “Aiming High for Disabled Children” project. You can read about some of the projects we have previously been involved with on our past involvement projects page. Current involvement projects Holiday Childcare Survey The Hertfordshire County Council’s survey into specialist
- [Past Involvement Projects Archive](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/past-involvement-projects-archive-4/) - HPCI are currently in the process of moving to a new website. This information is being updated ready to be put up on the new site.
- [Past Involvement Projects Archive](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/past-involvement-projects-archive-3/) - Past Involvement Projects – What have we done so far? Since our involvement project started in 2009 we have helped feed back the voices of families with disabled children on a number of different projects. As you will see some of these projects were one-off consultations, cialis sales some are Parent Carer Involvement Board (PCIB)
- [Developing Special Provision Locally](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/developing-special-provision-locally-2/) - INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION The major project where parents and carers are getting involved in the educational services provided in Hertfordshire right now is: Developing Special Provision Locally Please click on the title/link above to discover how this project is going so far and to see how you can get involved. Where should we get involved
- [Past Involvement Projects Archive](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hcc-transport-consultation-16-18-year-olds/) - HPCI are in the process of moving to a new website. This information is being updated ready for the new site.
- [Adventure Playground at Aldenham Country Park – Survey Deadline 16th April 2014](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/adventure-playground-at-aldenham-country-park-survey-deadline-16th-april-2014/) - The national charity KIDS was awarded the contract to project mange the building of the Adventure Playground at Aldenham Country Park and the ongoing operation of the service which opened to families in 2011. KIDS will be withdrawing from this project later in the year, and in the meantime are working with the Council to

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- [HPCI Directors & Staff](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/about/hpci-cic-directors/) - The directors oversee the running of Herts Parent Carer Involvement (HPCI) and meet approximately 7 times a year. The role of director is unpaid.
- [Webinars / Events](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/webinars/) - This page lists our current and previous webinars and events. If you have any ideas for future topics that you would like covered, please contact us. CURRENT WEBINARS AND EVENTS Education Other Than At School and Alternative Provision webinars - 10 September The government has recently published a consultation asking for views on Education
- [HPCI Member update 23 July 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-july-2026/) - Welcome to our final update of the academic year. It has been a really busy year for everyone in the SEND world, so thank you to everyone who has shared their views and experiences with us. Thank you also to our volunteer parent representatives, who help share those views and support improvements to SEND services
- [About](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/about/) - HPCI – Herts Parent Carer Involvement - is a parent carer forum recognised by the Department for Education, Hertfordshire County Council.
- [HPCI Member update 24 June 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-24-june-2026/) - Welcome to this week’s update. It includes key updates, ways to share your views, and useful support information for Hertfordshire families. In this issue: Staying safe in the heat Best Start Family Hubs survey Free online workshops for Herts families Expansion of Free School Meals Employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill
- [Could you be the next Chair of HPCI?](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/could-you-be-the-next-chair-of-hpci/)
- [HPCI Member update 2 June 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-2-june-2026/) - Welcome to our latest update. This week you can: 🚌 Find out about changes to home to school / college transport for 16-18 year olds. 📋 Have your say on Hertfordshire’s SEND Provision Plan 2026–29 before 15 June. 📍 Join the DSPL8 SEND Information Fayre in Hemel Hempstead tomorrow. 💻 Share your views on digital mental health support for
- [Working with voluntary and community partners](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/working-with-voluntary-and-community-partners/) - One of the ways that HPCI makes sure that it is representing as many Hertfordshire families as possible is through a group called Involvement Partners. This group meets once a term and brings together advice, support and campaign organisations from across Hertfordshire. With members who work across a range of SEND needs, the group shares
- [Display our Poster](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/display-our-poster/) - HPCI wants all parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years to know about the work we do and to share their experiences of SEND services with us if they wish to. This allows us to represent a broad range of experiences, and to influence improvement in the work we do with local
- [HPCI Member update 12 May 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-may-2026/) - This week’s update is focused on the Government’s SEND reform proposals and covers: What you told us Our response to the consultation Some different ways to put in your own response before 18 May Thank you to everyone who has shared their views with HPCI. We heard from nearly 200 parents! We know it can take
- [Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Programme](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/partnership-for-inclusion-of-neurodiversity-in-schools-pins-project/) - Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) was a national programme which aimed to improve outcomes for children who are neurodivergent and attending mainstream primary schools. 24 schools in Hertfordshire took part in year 1 of the programme, and a further 17 schools participated in year 2 (2025-2026). It was funded by NHS England
- [HPCI Member update 16 April 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-april-2026/) - In this update, you’ll find information about: 🗣️ National SEND Reform – join our online discussion groups to share your views 🤝 Join the HPCI team – Community Engagement Lead opportunity 🏫 SEND Provision Plan 2026–29 – consultation and online sessions with HCC 🚌 Post‑16 Transport – consultation deadline extended ⏰ Adult Social Care – potential changes to day service times and transport 🗣️National SEND
- [HPCI Member update 27 March 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-27-march-2026/) - Welcome to our final newsletter of the Spring term. It’s been a very busy few months, and we know it can sometimes feel overwhelming. We hope this update helps keep things clear and manageable. This week we’re sharing updates on: 🔐 Changes to Hertfordshire’s secure file transfer system (used to send EHCP documents) 📝 Hertfordshire’s
- [HPCI Member update 20 March 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-march-2026/) - Welcome to this update from HPCI. This week we’re focusing on two important consultations — opportunities for you to have your say on changes that may affect your family. We know that changes can be worrying. Nothing has yet changed in SEND law, but it is still really important that parents and carers share their
- [HPCI Member update 6 March 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-6-march-2026/) - Welcome to this week’s update, which covers national SEND reform, possible changes to SEND Transport in Herts and an update on how we use the feedback we hear from families. ✨ SEND Reform Update The Government has released its ideas for reforming the SEND system. It’s a very detailed plan, and there will now be a
- [HPCI Member update 13 February 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-13-february-2026/) - Two helpful updates for families this week: 📊 1. Results from the 2025 HPCI Parent Carer Survey Thank you to the 850+ parent carers who took the time to complete our annual survey! Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps shape improvements across education, health and social care. 👉 Read the full survey report. We’ve shared the
- [Surveys and Consultations](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/get-involved/surveys-and-consultations/) - On this page you will find details of SEND related surveys and consultations (most recent first). These come from a variety of sources.
- [Become a Member](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/) - Join our Parent Network – our strength is in our numbers! Get local, regional and national SEND news and information to help you and your family by signing up!
- [HPCI Member update 2 February 2026](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-2-february-2026/) - Just a short update this week to remind you about three important surveys and consultations about SEND in Hertfordshire. We strongly encourage parent carers to share your views if you can. Your experiences help shape better support for our children and young people. All the surveys close this Friday, 6 February. 📘 1. Hertfordshire’s SEND Strategy 2026–29 This strategy
- [HPCI Member update 18 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-18-december/) - This week’s update covers: 📖 Read about: the HPCI Annual survey headlines 🖥️ Sign up: webinar on Ordinarily Available Provision in Hertfordshire (5 February) 📝 Take part: the Hertfordshire Health and Wellbeing Survey for young people with SEND 🎒Get help: “Rucksack” course for parent carers of autistic children aged 0-5 HPCI Annual survey headlines Thank you! A big thank you to everyone
- [Policies](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/about/policies/) - Policies & Position Statements from Herts Parent Carer Involvement including the Privacy Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy.
- [Become a Rep](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-rep/) - What is being a Parent Rep all about? If you are interested in becoming a parent representative please contact us on 07840 360245.
- [HPCI Member update 12 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-december/) - This week’s HPCI newsletter is focused on the results of the recent Ofsted/CQC monitoring inspection and what this means for improvement work going forward. We will be covering: 📘The Monitoring inspection findings 🗣️Have Your Say: SEND Strategy 2026–2029 Consultation 🧩 The new Learning Disability Big Plan (Strategy) for Hertfordshire 📂 Purple folders and preparing for a healthy
- [Our Work](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/about/our-work/) - HPCI parent representatives are strategically involved with local authority, health providers and commissioners to keep the family at the heart of discussions.
- [HPCI Member update 12 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-november/) - This week’s update covers: 📋 The HPCI annual survey – Closes this weekend 👶 Childcare Survey – Have Your Say 💼 Connect to Work – New Employment Support Programme 💉 NHS Vaccinations Survey – Extended to 30 November 🗣️ Casey Commission on Adult Social Care – Share Your Experience 🧠 Free Mental Capacity Training – Book Now 📋 The HPCI annual
- [The 2025 HPCI annual survey is open!](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/the-2025-hpci-annual-survey-is-open/) - Click here to share your views and experiences. Every year we run our survey to find out what families with children or young people with SEND in Hertfordshire are experiencing. We want to know what works and what doesn’t, so that we can concentrate on the things that matter most to you. The more families
- [Monitoring Inspection Update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/monitoring-inspection-update/) - The Ofsted/CQC inspectors are about half-way through their monitoring inspection of the Hertfordshire Local Area SEND Partnership - this post provides a quick update. Thank you very much to everyone who shared their views in last week’s poll. We had a huge response. The results are further down. What’s happened so far? The first two weeks
- [Ofsted / CQC Monitoring Inspection (October 2025)](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/ofsted-cqc-monitoring-inspection-october-2025/) - Ofsted / CQC inspectors have announced today, Monday 6th October 2025, that they are returning to Hertfordshire for a monitoring inspection. This follows the Local Area SEND Inspection that took place in 2023 which found that there were “widespread and/or systemic failings leading to significant concerns about the experiences and outcomes of children and young
- [HPCI Member update 26 September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-26-september/) - Another busy fortnight for SEND! This newsletter will be covering: The Hertfordshire SEND Summit Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Workshops Sports activities for children and young people with SEND in Herts SEND day of action (national) Education Select Committee report Paracetamol and Autism SEND Summit Last week, Hertfordshire County Council held a special “SEND Summit” that brought
- [Getting help with Education](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/getting-help/getting-help-with-education/) - Information and resources related to education for all ages for parents and carers of children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities).
- [HPCI Member update 12 September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-12-september/) - Welcome to the first update of the new school year. I hope that you had a good summer. September always feels like a fresh beginning, and I hope this year has started well for your family, whatever stage of education your child is in (or not). There’s lots going on in the SEND world; we
- [HPCI Member update 22 July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-july/) - Welcome to our final update of the academic year. It’s been another very busy year for HPCI – if you’d like to learn more about what we’ve been doing, you can look at our end of year summary, which is available here. And looking ahead, it’s going to be a busy year for SEND in
- [HPCI Member update 3 July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-july/) - This is a short update, bringing you news about the listening events that HCC are running ahead of the summer holidays. We’re covering just three important topics this week, all opportunities for parent carers to get involved: HCC SEND Summit, listening events and SEND survey A survey about the future of Children’s Social Care in
- [HPCI Member update 20 June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-june/) - HPCI is the parent carer forum for Hertfordshire. We work to make sure that local service providers know what families with children and young people with SEND need. We gather parent carer views and work in partnership to bring about positive change across health, education, and social care services. To better collect your views and
- [HPCI Member update 11 June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-june/) - Welcome to your latest update from HPCI. Our newsletter lets you know what’s happening with SEND in Hertfordshire. This week we’ll cover: The HCC SEND summit HPCI response to Education select committee Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) – year 2 Carers’ week Welfare reform consultation Family Fund grants Mental Health support in
- [Feedback](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/feedback/) - Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. We welcome feedback whether your child or young person has a formal diagnosis or not. HPCI is the parent carer forum for Hertfordshire. We work to make sure that local service providers know what families with children and young people with SEND need. We gather
- [HPCI Member update 23 May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-may/) - Hello and welcome to your latest update from HPCI. There’s been a lot of talk in the news about SEND, and we know it can be hard to keep up. In this newsletter, we’ll help you make sense of what’s going on and point you to reliable sources for accurate information. At HPCI, we have
- [Become an HPCI CIC Director](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/get-involved/become-an-hpci-cic-director/) - Our strength comes from our network of over 700 parent carers and our links to local support and voluntary groups. Find out about becoming a director!
- [HPCI Member update 6 March](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-6-march/) - Welcome to your newsletter from HPCI, which this week is covering: Flexi schooling Media reports of a new SEND White Paper Services for Young People Preparing for Adulthood survey (closes tomorrow, 7 March) Help Shape Services for Children and Young People in Hertfordshire Hertfordshire Directory Healthwatch Hertfordshire – survey on dental services for children and
- [HPCI Member update 17 January](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-17-january/) - Welcome to the first update of 2025. SEND is increasingly in the news, with reports and requests for input coming thick and fast. We believe that keeping the focus on children and young people with SEND is key and will be making sure that happens wherever we can. One way to support us in this
- [HPCI Member update 19 December 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-19-december-2024/) - Welcome to the final HPCI update of 2024. It’s been a really busy term, and I know that many of our children and young people (and parents) are in need of the Christmas break. HPCI started the autumn term by meeting with the Department for Education (DfE) in September, as they reviewed Hertfordshire's progress following
- [HPCI Member update 22 November 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-november-2024/) - This update starts with a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our 2024 annual survey. We had a higher number of responses than ever before, which gives us a wealth of information about families’ experiences of the Hertfordshire SEND system. We are currently working on the analysis and will share headlines with you
- [HPCI Member update 28 October 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-28-october-2024/) - A quick reminder that there is still time to complete our annual survey - it is open until 3rd November 2024. We want to know what Hertfordshire families with children with SEND are experiencing and what areas matter most to you. The survey is available here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPCISurvey2024 and will take about 15 minutes to complete. You don’t
- [The 2024 Annual Survey is now open](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/the-2024-annual-survey-is-now-open/) - The 2024 HPCI annual survey is open! Click here to share your views and experiences. Herts Parent Carer Involvement exists to represent the views of the parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in Hertfordshire. We work alongside Hertfordshire health, education and social care services, to help focus the decision makers on
- [Position Statements](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/position-statements/) - What is an HPCI position statement? The idea is that HPCI takes a SEND topic or service area that is of local and/or national interest and form a position on it as an organisation. Each one is written by key members of HPCI who have a special interest or knowledge in that area. It is
- [HPCI Member update 27 September 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-27-september-2024/) - HPCI met with the Department for Education yesterday to share families’ views on current progress on the Hertfordshire improvement plan. Thank you to those of you who got in contact to share your thoughts. This week we have also met with Victoria Collins (MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted), had one of our regular meetings with the
- [HPCI Member update 20 September 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-september-2024/) - Welcome to the first update of this new academic year. I hope that you had a good summer and that the first few weeks of September have gone as smoothly as possible for your family. This edition of the newsletter includes: Update on Ofsted Inspections New Attendance Duties SEND service information (including waiting times) Webinar:
- [HPCI Member update 23 July 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-july-2024/) - This is the last edition of the HPCI newsletter for this academic year. We have had an incredibly busy year – if you would like to see a very short summary of what we’ve been doing, you can find out more here. We hope that, whatever the summer looks like for your family, you’re able to
- [Get Involved](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/get-involved/) - Our strength comes from our network of over 700 parent carers who have joined us and our links to local support and voluntary groups.
- [HPCI Member update 4 July 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-4-july-2024/) - This week’s newsletter covers: Independent Review into Hertfordshire County Council’s EHC Needs Assessment Processes – report is published Reminder about HPCI vacancies – closing date is Sunday 7 July. Hertfordshire Physical Disability Strategy Survey Events: Early years workshops, and Mencap wills and trust services webinars Information: Sensory processing podcast, and Together for short lives campaign
- [HPCI Member update 18 June 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-18-june-2024/) - Welcome to our latest update, where we’re very excited to tell you about some job vacancies that we have coming up. This update also covers: Collecting feedback: from children with SEND; from parents and those 18+ about adult social care in Herts; about hospital discharge at the Lister; and from those with learning disabilities on GP services.
- [HPCI Member update 22 May 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-may-2024/) - Welcome to this week’s update which is a long one as there’s lots to cover. We’ve split the information out into sections so you can skip on to that which is of most interest to you. Hertfordshire developments SEND improvement work (including the HCC Webinar: “Improving the way we manage our EHCP duties”) Post-16 placements
- [HPCI Member update 23 April 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-april-2024/) - Welcome to this week’s update which covers: Independent Review into Education Health and Care Needs Assessments in Hertfordshire Seeking views from children and young people to improve ADHD training and information Survey: Wraparound Childcare for children with SEND (closes 29 April) New government guidance: free school meals Info: The Eastern Region (Learning Disabilities) Valuing Families
- [HPCI Member update 15 March 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-15-march-2024/) - This week’s update has a focus on how we gather feedback and how we use it. We will be covering the findings from the 2023 HPCI survey, as well as the information shared with us by our partners in the voluntary and community sector. There is also information about: Changes to Short Break Local Offer
- [HPCI Member update 16 February 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-february-2024/) - Welcome to our latest newsletter for families of children and young people with SEND in Hertfordshire. Since our last update, we continue to be really busy, with lots of meetings taking place each week where we represent the views of families. In the last few weeks, we have met with local partners from the voluntary
- [HPCI Member update 19 January 2024](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-19-january-2024/) - We've had a busy start to the new term, including meetings with the 0-25 team to discuss parent carer feedback from the HPCI survey, further conversations about what parents would like to see included in the training for the new SEN staff that are being recruited, and a first meeting of the group looking at
- [HPCI Member update 15 December 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-15-december-2023/) - Welcome to the last HPCI update of 2023. Most importantly, we want to wish you a happy Christmas, however that looks for you and your family. We also want to say a big thank you to everyone who has shared their views and experiences with us this year or added their voice by becoming a
- [HPCI Member update 8 September 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-8-september-2023/) - This update is mainly focused on the huge range of consultations that are currently in progress. While it can sometimes be difficult to see the direct impact, it is really important that parents and carers get to share their views and what matters to them, so do have a look at the list below and scroll down
- [Getting help with Health](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/getting-help/getting-help-with-health/) - Here you can find services that you may need as the parent carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities.
- [HPCI Member update 24 November 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-24-november-2023/) - This week’s update covers the following topics: Feedback on the Ofsted / CQC report and next steps Neurodiversity Support Hub Children and Young People’s Mental Health Directory Contact’s parent carer strategy survey Invitation to join Cambridge Children's Hospital Parent Carer Voice Group (open to all in the East of England) Concerns about latest draft guidance
- [Getting Help with Mental Health](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/getting-help-with-mental-health/) - This page is intended as a basic introduction to mental health services for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND. A Parent carers’ guide to mental health services has been prepared by parents for parents. You can download this guide HERE In addition, information about mental health services in Hertfordshire is available
- [Local Area SEND Inspection report published today (10 Nov 2023)](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/local-area-send-inspection-report-published-today-10-nov-2023/) - Ofsted and CQC have today published their Local Area SEND Inspection report for Hertfordshire. The full 11-page report is available here, but we’ve included below some key points and what this means for improving services going forward. Headlines The inspection found that “There are widespread and/or systemic failings leading to significant concerns about the experiences
- [HPCI Member update 3 November 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-november-2023/) - An enormous thank you to everyone who was able to find the time to complete our recent annual survey. We know how busy families with SEND often are and we are truly grateful for every response. This week’s news includes the survey plus: The Ofsted / CQC Local Area SEND Inspection (continuing delay) Improving the HCC
- [HPCI Member update 13 October 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-13-october-2023/) - Have you taken part in the HPCI 2023 survey yet? If not, we're asking if you can find 10-15 minutes to complete the survey before it closes on Sunday night (October 15th). https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HPCISurvey2023 Your views really do make a difference. Last year’s survey data has been used extensively in our conversations with partners across health, education
- [HPCI Member update 29 September 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-29-september-2023/) - This week's update starts with a quick reminder to please complete our 2023 survey and also covers: Surveys: Families with SEND’s use of holiday and activity clubs in Hertfordshire Advocacy services in Hertfordshire Events: SEND Reform England Protest (13 October in St Albans) Contact’s Rare Conditions Conference (4 October, online) Updates: Herts SEND toolkit –
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- [HPCI Member update 21 July 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-21-july-2023/) - Welcome to the last update of the academic year from HPCI, which reflects on the recent local area SEND inspection and also covers: HPCI looks back on our past year Summer activities for children and young people with SEND Consultations: Family Centres in Hertfordshire; and Assessing BSL (British Sign Language) GCSEs. Guidance: Making financial decisions
- [HPCI Member update 3 July 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-july-2023/) - The main purpose of this update is to remind members that the Ofsted / CQC surveys are closing at 9AM on Tuesday 4 July. More details are below, along with some other updates about: Opportunity for young people (aged 12+) to join the ICB youth council Healthwatch Herts survey on autistic people’s GP experiences Department
- [Hertfordshire's Ofsted / CQC area SEND inspection 26 June 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hertfordshires-ofsted-cqc-area-send-inspection-26-june-2023/) - We have found out today that Hertfordshire is having its local area SEND inspection and this will take place over 3 weeks from today (Monday 26 June). This is a really important visit that will examine the Hertfordshire services that support our children and young people, and set the direction for improvement in future years.
- [Job vacancy (25 June 2023)](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/job-vacancy-25-june-2023/) - Fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of improving services for families with SEND in Herts Are you organised? Driven? Good at working with people? And want to make sure that the voices of families with SEND in Hertfordshire are heard? Do you want to work for an organisation that will train and support you?
- [Update on Home to School/College Transport 9 June 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/update-on-home-to-school-college-transport-9-june-2023/) - This update is all about the recent decisions that Hertfordshire County Council has made around Home to School/College Transport. HPCI representatives meet regularly with the HCC Transport Team and have done for several years, as we know what an important issue this is for many families. We work to ensure that the Transport Team understands
- [HCC announces an additional £5m annually for its SEND service - 24 May 2023 update](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hcc-announces-an-additional-5m-annually-for-its-send-service-24-may-2023-update/) - In the 2022 HPCI survey, hundreds of families expressed concerns about Hertfordshire County Council’s SEND service. Since then, we have used that feedback in many conversations with HCC staff and council members.We are really pleased therefore that the council yesterday announced an additional investment of £5 million annually in this vital service, which we understand
- [HPCI Member Update 17 May 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-17-may-2023/) - This week, I’d especially like highlight our new survey on Alternative Provision. Here’s what else is included in this week’s update… New SEND Improvement Plan for Hertfordshire Direct Payment Holder Peer Support Groups and training by Purple Surveys: Hertfordshire Autism Strategy Development Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) outcomes for students with a learning disability Events:
- [HPCI Member Update 21 March 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-21-march-2023/) - Lots in this update – from local events to national developments. Have a look at this week’s contents to find what you’re most interested in… SEND Scrutiny in Hertfordshire Using the HPCI survey results Workshops and events: Emotionally Based School Avoidance; Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs); Author event as part of Autism Awareness week;
- [HPCI Member Update 6 March 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-6-march-2023/) - Families may want to know that tomorrow (Tuesday 7th March) there is a meeting of the “Impact of Scrutiny Advisory Group”. This is a group of Hertfordshire councillors who are not part of the HCC Cabinet; they review the decisions that the council makes in order to hold the Cabinet to account. In autumn 2022
- [HPCI Member Update 3 March 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-3-march-2023/) - A quick update this week, with 3 opportunities for you to participate in different ways. Firstly, as mentioned in our last newsletter there is currently a Home/School-College Transport Consultation underway, which closes on 26th March. Herts County Council have confirmed two webinars happening next week (7th & 8th March), to answer your questions and gather more feedback. You
- [HPCI Member Update 20 February 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-february-2023/) - Lots of information in this update, as well as opportunities to give your views, and some events that may be of interest. A quick summary is below, so you can quickly find your way to the sections that are of interest. EHCPs - Who to contact and when? Consultation: Home to School Transport Survey: Making
- [HPCI Member Update 10 February 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-10-february-2023/) - This edition of the HPCI update is focussing on the results of the annual survey that we recently ran – what families told us and how we are using the information. We had 1,140 responses and we are truly grateful for the time and efforts that families took to share their views and experiences. What
- [HPCI Member Update 16 January 2023](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-january-2023/) - Happy new year – we hope that you and your family had a good Christmas. Our first newsletter of the year has a few items of information about events and opportunities to give your views (as below), but I really wanted to put a call out for input from families, to help HPCI to draw
- [General Help](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/getting-help/general-help/) - Sources of help and information for parent/carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities in Hertfordshire.
- [HPCI Member Update 16 December 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-december-2022/) - For the last newsletter of 2022, we are looking forward to 2023, as Hertfordshire is likely to have a local area SEND Inspection in the new year. This is a really important visit that will examine the services that support our children and young people, and set the direction for improvement in future years. HPCI
- [HPCI Member Update 11 November 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-november-2022/) - We haven’t done a full newsletter for a couple of weeks, so there’s a lot to cover… Have a look at the summary below and scroll down for more information about the items that you’re interested in. And please do find the time, if you haven’t already, to give your views about Herts SEND services.
- [Become an Associate Member](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/associate-membership/) - HPCI offers Associate Membership to any individual who is interested in keeping up to date with our work, but is not themselves a parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND (aged 0-25) in Hertfordshire. This may include Professionals who work with children and young people with SEND (e.g. SENCOs, teachers, teaching
- [HPCI Member Update 23 September 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-23-september-2022/) - Just a quick update this week, following last week's announcement from Herts County Council about the changes to the provision panel process. We know that this caused a lot of confusion and concern from parents and carers, which HPCI fed back to the council. They have now updated their announcement to respond to the issues
- [HPCI Member Update 16 September 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-16-september-2022/) - Welcome to the first update of the new academic year. I hope that you have had a good summer and, if your child attends an education setting, that the start of the new term has gone as smoothly as possible. With last week’s sad news, our thoughts are with everyone who is feeling touched by
- [HPCI Member Update 21 July 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-21-july-2022/) - Welcome to the last HPCI newsletter of this academic year. It has been another challenging one for many people, so I hope that you and your family are able to get some rest in over the next few weeks. As ever, thank you to everyone who has shared their views and experiences with us, and
- [HPCI Member Update 1 July 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-1-july-2022/) - A wide range of updates this week – ranging from holding HCC to account on SEND, to training sessions, and summer activities. This update covers: SEND Scrutiny Parent / Carer Sensory Information Sessions Hertfordshire Family Centre Service HAPpy summer camps Reminders about SpLD survey (closing soon) and HPCI vacancies SEND Scrutiny Last week, there was
- [HPCI Member Update 24 June 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-24-june-2022/) - A busy update this week, with lots of opportunities to have your views heard and also to help drive change. I know this is quite a long update but it is really vital that families feed in where possible, particularly on the green paper proposals, which are covered along with: Two new job opportunities at
- [HPCI Member Update 10 June 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-10-june-2022/) - It’s been a busy week for HPCI – we held our Involvement Partners meeting on Wednesday where we bring together organisations from across Hertfordshire who provide support, advise or campaign for families with SEND in the county, in order to make sure HPCI is fully aware of the issues that families are facing. We then
- [HPCI Member Update 20 May 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-20-may-2022/) - This week we wanted to share some of the information from the SEND Public Forum that HPCI hosted yesterday. This was a great opportunity for families to hear directly from Herts County Council about their new Statutory SEND team (the staff who manage requests for Education, Health and Care Plans, EHCP Annual Reviews, school placements
- [HPCI Member Update 1 April 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-1-april-2022/) - This week was a big one in the world of SEND – after starting work on it in 2019, the Government has finally published its SEND Review: “Right support, Right place, Right time”. This week’s update is a bit longer than usual, so that we can bring you more detail on this really important development.
- [HPCI Member Update 29 April 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-29-april-2022/) - This week’s bumper update has lots of interest including the new Statutory SEND structure, training sessions, and event information. Read on to find out more about: New Statutory SEND Team structure and a save the date SEND Support from Herts Family Centres Dacorum SEND information fayre – 12 May Supported Employment Job Fair – Stevenage &
- [HPCI Member Update 22 April 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-22-april-2022/) - Just a short update this week, with two opportunities to shape health services for children and young people, and some helpful guidance from DSPL8 about where to find support. Survey seeking family views to improve the Community Paediatric Service in South and West Hertfordshire Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust are looking for views from parents
- [HPCI Member Update 11 February 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-february-2022/) - Welcome to a bumper edition of the HPCI newsletter – with lots of interest for Hertfordshire families of children and young people with SEND. This week’s update covers: Update on the Hertfordshire County Council’s statutory SEND service New Hertfordshire Emotional wellbeing and Behaviour Strategy New Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners A reminder about Personal Travel Budgets for
- [HPCI Member update 11 March 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-11-march-2022/) - While our updates usually focus on developments in Hertfordshire, this week’s newsletter also covers a number of national updates, as parents/carers may want to know about these. As ever, any feedback on the content of these newsletters is always welcome. Read on to find out more about: Judicial Review ruling that an EHCP which is
- [HPCI Member Update 25 February 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-member-update-25-february-2022/) - Just a brief update this week, which covers: Hertfordshire childcare survey Supported Employment Job Fair for Herts residents with disabilities Support for Herts families who may need help paying for food or heating Reminder about Goal Based Outcomes training taking place next Monday (28 Feb) Government blog about vaccinating clinically vulnerable children Hertfordshire childcare survey
- [HPCI Parent Network Update 28 Jan 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-28-jan-2022/) - This week's update has two great opportunities to share your views and help influence SEND services in Hertfordshire, so please read on to find out more about: Attending a public forum on SEND in Herts – 4 Feb Becoming a parent / carer representative for HPCI Public Forum on SEND in Herts – 4 Feb
- [HPCI Parent Network Update 21 Jan 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-21-jan-2022/) - Welcome to a special newsletter that brings you the latest news in the world of health for families of children and young people with SEND in Hertfordshire, including: New Herts “Preparing for Adulthood” guide and training videos New Mental Health and Wellbeing page on the Local Offer Moving and handling training for parent and carers
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 14 January 2022](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-14-january-2022/) - This first newsletter of 2022 is packed with lots of important news and updates, including: Hertfordshire County Council (HCC)’s new SEND Strategy is launched Save the date for an HPCI public forum event for families to share their thoughts, concerns and ideas with HCC officers Another chance to attend the Goal Based Outcomes training Finding
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 17 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-17-december/) - Welcome to the final HPCI newsletter for 2021. I think we can all agree it has been a challenging year on so many levels but I am really proud of all the work our parent reps have done to represent Hertfordshire families: speaking up; working to drive change and improvement; and keeping the best interests
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 3 December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-3-december/) - Just a very short update this week but I would really like to encourage you to feed into the survey in the first item – these are such important services for so many families, and it would be great to have the views of parents and carers clearly heard. Give your views on Speech
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 26 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-26-november/) - A couple of interesting invitations this week, as well as some benefits guidance and a change to accessing Child Trust Funds. Goal Based Outcomes training – to inform EHCP Annual Reviews Naina Cowell and Melanie Flay (Principal Educational Psychologists) have asked me to let you know about a training session that they are delivering
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 19 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-19-november/) - A shorter update this week, which includes: HCC update on improving Hertfordshire’s SEND services Opportunity to improve SEND provision in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – help in a crisis Last chance to sign up for a free webinar on Home Education HCC update on improving Hertfordshire’s SEND
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 12 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-12-november/) - Lots to update you on this week including: Results from the SEN Officer Survey Webinar news - new sessions on Legal Protection and Home Education Open letter to families of children and young people with SEND from Children and Families Minister Contact’s Listening Ear Service Results from the SEN Officer Survey You may remember that
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 5 November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-5-november/) - I hope you are well and that, if you have a child at school, you had a good half term break. A few local items this week – two of which are surveys asking for your views and the views of your child. Do complete the Short Break survey if you can – it will
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 22 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-22-october/) - Just a short email from HPCI this week, bringing you information on: New Sports-based Short Break Offer Webinars after half-term Parenting courses in Hertfordshire Volunteer to use your skills to drive change in Hertfordshire New Sports-based Short Break Offer Earlier this year, HPCI ran a survey to understand whether families would be interested in a
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 15 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-15-october/) - Welcome to this week’s update which covers: Concerns about changes to Educational Psychologist involvement in EHCP needs assessments Lending SPACE Open Day Flu vaccinations for people with learning disabilities, their family carers and paid supporters Supported Housing survey Issues with Transport (for children and young people who are deaf or have a hearing loss) SEND
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 8 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-8-october/) - Lots going on in Hertfordshire this week! Update on the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Improvement Process Survey on the impact of SEN officer staff shortages Opportunity to improve SEND provision in St Albans, Harpenden and Villages Down Syndrome Integrated Therapies Advice Clinic Step2Skills job fair (15 October) – for people 18+ with a
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 1 October](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-1-october/) - This week’s newsletter has a number of updates about SEND in Hertfordshire that we think may be of interest: Update on HPCI discussions with HCC Webinar news – a new session on Home Education October is ADHD awareness month – do you know an ADHD hero? Update from the ESMA teaching service Request for feedback
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 17 September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-17-september/) - This week’s update covers: Contacting a SEND Officer Welcome guidance on the delivery of specialist 1:1 and group interventions for children and young people in education settings Vaccine news SEND Strategy Community events and Local Offer webinar Lending SPACE has moved Equipment survey CAMHS newsletter A cause for celebration Contacting a SEND Officer We are
- [Events](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/events/) - HPCI has an annual programme of events and trainings for all Parent/carers as well as some just for members of the HPCI network.
- [HPCI Parent Network Update – 10th September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-10th-september/) - Lots of important news this week including: A further update on which children should be offered the Covid-19 vaccination. A new campaign urging the government’s SEND Review not to erode disabled children's rights and to listen to the views of disabled children and young people, and their parents/carers. A revised Herts SEND Toolkit. Events this
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 3rd September](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-3rd-september/) - This is a shorter message this week, which signposts some back-to-school guidance, reminds you about the SEND Strategy Community events, and links to some surveys and a focus group: A survey about the Purple Folders A “check-in” survey about Hertfordshire’s Big Plan for adults with Learning Disabilities A survey about Health Visitors and SEND, for
- [HPCI Parent network update - 27th August](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-27th-august/) - I hope that you have had a good summer and, if you have a child or young person in education, that you are feeling prepared for the new academic year. This week’s email includes updates on: Covid-19 vaccinations for children and young people aged 16 to 17 and 12 to 15 – advice from Herts County
- [HPCI Parent network update - 13th August](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-13th-august/) - Here is the latest HPCI parent network update. First of all however, I want to give a huge vote of thanks to Carol Kelsey who officially retires as Coordinator of HPCI at the end of August. As Carol said in her update of the 23rd July, she has been involved with HPCI right from the
- [HPCI Parent network update - 23rd July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-23rd-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update and my final one as HPCI Coordinator. Having helped to set up, run and develop HPCI for over 10 years it is tough to step aside but it is the right thing to do for both myself and the forum. HPCI has a great team of committed
- [HPCI parent network update - 16th July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-16th-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. There are updates here on: Mental health services in Herts Online workshops on health for adults with autism Ofsted Parent View Afasic guide on transfer to secondary school for speech, language and communication needs Reminder about the Thrive & Survive guide to starting University Emotional Wellbeing Workshops from
- [Network News](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/network-news/) - Information – our aim to provide our parent network with regular (but not too frequent) information updates from reliable and recognised sources so as to avoid information overload and increasing concern and worry. You can see the updates we have sent out so far below. We are also updating via our Facebook page (link at
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 9th July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-9th-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update which has 3 items. HCC Carers and Young Carers strategy surveys Speech and Language Therapy Petition New study on the effect of the pandemic on children with SEND aged 5 to 15 years Reminder: Herts County Council Carers and Young Carers Strategy surveys – open until 12th July
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 2nd July](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-2nd-july/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. There are 3 local items: Parents of under 7s wanted for case studies SEN Funding in mainstream schools and banding – an update Hold the date for SEND Strategy Community events next term Then 4 national items: Contact’s national Counting the Costs Survey – reminder The Achieve Project
- [HPCI parent network update 18th June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-18th-june/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. A larger email this week with 11 items. Local focused items: 18+ Therapies Transition Survey HCC Carer’s strategy survey HPCI/SENDIASS webinars coming up & available now recordings Health Purple Pages document for 11-18 year olds. National items: Thrive and survive guide for Uni students Advice and guidance for
- [HPCI Parent Network update - 11th June](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-11th-june/) - We took a break last week over half-term but welcome to this week’s HPCI network update which, as usual, has a mix of local and national stuff. There are 7 items. Sensory focused training sessions for parents from occupational health New sensory preferences and self-regulation sessions for schools and early years settings HCC 16+ Education
- [HPCI Network Update - 28th May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-28th-may/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update with 4 local items and 2 national ones. NEW HPCI video New to HPCI and not sure what it’s about? Want an easy way to explain about HPCI to other parents and carers? Look no further - HPCI has produced a short video – now live on
- [Job opportunities in HPCI](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/job-opportunities-in-hpci/) - Job opportunities within HPCI Below are details of 2 job vacancies with HPCI. We are an inclusive employer but would welcome applications from parent carers of children or young people with SEND. HPCI Coordinator role HPCI is saying goodbye to our Coordinator, Carol, who is retiring from her role and so we are looking to
- [HPCI Parent Network Update - 7th May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-7th-may/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update – as usual it is a mix of some local and national stuff. Herts Mental Health Survey for parents HCC SEND Strategy developments HPCI and the HCC’s new SEND ilearn package Anxiety and school attendance – HCC approach HPCI/SENDIASS recorded webinars School is difficult The Buzz –
- [HPCI Network Update - 14th May](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-14th-may/) - Welcome to this week’s parent network update. As usual there is a mix of local and national items. Survey reminder YC Herts name change Healthy start food vouchers CDC eLearning courses Podcast on top tips for hospital appointments/stays Ofsted research – how well do mainstream schools support SEND? Survey Reminder for Parents of children with
- [HPCI Parent network update - 23rd April](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-23rd-april/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI network update. This week there are two local and two national items. New contact details for the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Therapy Service Specialist Advisory Service Equipment survey for parents of CYP who are vision impaired, hearing loss/deaf or have physical and neurological needs. The Children’s Commissioner ‘Big Ask’
- [HPCI Parent network update - 16th April](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-16th-april/) - Welcome to our first update of the summer term and let’s hope that things keep moving in a positive direction. This issue has lots of things in it - local things first and then national ones. Hertfordshire Chat Health Service for 0-5s. 16+ SEND Transport Application Process for Sept 21 Cambridge Children’s Hospital Inclusive Theatre
- [HPCI network update 30th March 21](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-30th-march-21/) - We do hope that you and your family are able to get out and enjoy the sunshine and meet up outside with others this Easter. In this week’s update we have: Changes to the IAS services from HCC Shielding paused for Extremely Clinically Vulnerable New health guides from contact on hearing care, eye care and dental
- [Parent network - 25th March 21](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-25th-march-21/) - This week we have a number of local items and some national ones. Local: Parent advice wanted for art work for the new St Alban’s Children’s Centre Parent input for the therapy transition work to FE/Adult services Summer term parenting courses and support in Dacorum Young people aged 14-16 needed for trial of health app
- [Parent network update - 19th March 21](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-19th-march-21/) - A shorter email this week with: Regional Mental Health Survey Help with Universal Credit claims for 16-20 year olds in education SNJ post on complaining the ombudsman Potential Kids Easter activities. Regional Mental Health Survey – open until 30th April – your experiences wanted Parent carer forums in the eastern region (including HPCI) have been
- [Getting help with Social Care](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/getting-help/getting-help-with-social-care/) - Social Care covers a range of services and support that is provided by the Local Authority or an outside organisation.
- [Parent network update - 12th March](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-12th-march/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update which includes: Returning to school and anxiety Healthwatch Herts Vaccination survey HCC Childcare Survey Podcast on Learning Disability health checks Special Needs Jungle webinars So what is DLD? A short film 2021 Census Returning to school or avoiding to for those children and young people with anxiety
- [Minister V Ford open letter 5th March 2021](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/minister-v-ford-open-letter-5th-march-2021/) - Letter to parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, their families and those who support them. Minister V Ford Open letter 5 March 2021
- [HPCI update on availability of special education places](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-update-on-availability-of-special-education-places/) - This email is about just one topic - the availability of special school places for September 2021. We know that this does not affect all of our parent network members but is an issue facing a number of families. We have heard from parents and voluntary sector groups about this issue and we wanted to
- [Parent Network update 3rd March - lots of info!](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-3rd-march-lots-of-info/) - Welcome to a longer update this week as there is lots to cover. Back to school/college HCC Early Years Survey Testers for a health app HPCI survey results for admission to hospital survey SENDIASS job vacancy Soundabout music sessions Siblings Survey Regional event on avoiding mental health admissions Back to school/college 8th March - Guidance
- [Vaccination info on parent carers, 16+ LD and extremely clinically vulnerable children](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/vaccination-info-on-parent-carers-16-ld-and-extremely-clinically-vulnerable-children/) - This update is dedicated to information around coronavirus vaccinations for 3 groups with the intention of clarifying the situation for each group. Young people aged 16+ with a learning disability Unpaid carers including parent carers Children who are extremely clinically vulnerable DO REMEMBER - for anyone of any age who is vaccinated it takes 3
- [Updated information on vaccinations for 16 -25 year olds with a learning disability](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/updated-information-on-vaccinations-for-16-25-year-olds-with-a-learning-disability/) - Following on from this week’s HPCI update for our parent network we need to issue further information given to us by Herts County Council around the vaccinations for for people aged 16 and above with a learning disability. The main difference is the removal of reference to the information hub, run by HPFT, but does address
- [HPCI parent network update 16th Feb](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-16th-feb/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI update for our parent network which includes: Covid Vaccinations for aged 16 and above with a learning disability Keepsafe UK free resources to explain Covid 19 to those with a learning disability National Charity Contact’s free guide for parents of disabled children Contact’s free benefits check and grants search tool
- [COVID-19 Update15th Feb 2021 - From Carers in Hertfordshire](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/covid-19-update15th-feb-2021-from-carers-in-hertfordshire/) - The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Hertfordshire is moving at a pace and some people with learning disabilities are now being invited. This will include younger adults who are 16 – 18 years old. Invitations will be sent out by GPs, there is no need to ‘phone the surgery, they will be coming. To find out
- [Parent Network Update 5th Feb](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-5th-feb/) - Welcome to this week's update which is a shorter one than last week and includes: HPCI hosted short breaks survey The new Children's Hospital plan for Cambridge The Cabinet Office Disability Unit survey Supported living opportunity. Short Breaks Survey As many of you know a key part of HPCI's role is to gather the views
- [Online petition re new specialist resources provisions in Herts](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/online-petition-re-new-specialist-resources-provisions-in-herts/) - New Specialist Resource Provisions - HPCI's response HPCI has been made aware of an online petition against the setting up of specialist resource provisions in Hertfordshire. We are concerned that parents may sign this petition not knowing that the contents of the petition are potentially both misleading and inaccurate. HPCI has had parent reps closely
- [Parent Network Update 28th Jan](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-28th-jan/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update which has 8 items in it covering: Lateral Flow testing HCC’s budget proposals Specialist Resource Provisions Specialist Place Planning Strategy Sources of support Managing education from home HCT Integrated Therapies ‘Harvey and Me’ Changes to lateral flow testing – what does that mean? Since the beginning of
- [HCC open letter to families with SEND and Minister Ford's letter](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hcc-open-letter-to-families-with-send-and-minister-fords-letter/) - Hertfordshire County Council letter to parents and carers of children and young people with SEND Following on from our last update on Friday 15th this letter from HCC has gone out to all specialist education settings and also to all mainstream schools and colleges in Hertfordshire. Settings will then be making the letter available to
- [HPCI parent network update - 15th January](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-parent-network-update-15th-january/) - Here we are at the end of the second week of the spring term and with our weekly update for parent network. This update is quite long and will be followed by another one on Monday which will feature an update from HCC to parents and another from the Children’s Minister Vicky Ford. Keep a look
- [Minister Vicky Ford Open letter SEND](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/minister-vicky-ford-open-letter-send/) - You can view the letter here Vicky Ford open letter SEND 140121
- [Hertfordshire County Council Parent Letter 11th January 2021](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hertfordshire-county-council-parent-letter-11th-january-2021/) - Please see a recent letter from Hertfordshire County Council 11th January 2021, you can read here HCC Letter parent 11 January 2021 FINAL
- [HPCI network update - lockdown and school closures 8th Jan 2021](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/hpci-network-update-lockdown-and-school-closures-8th-jan-2021/) - Here we are in a New Year in a situation we hoped wouldn’t happen with a lockdown and school/college closures. As before we will continue to bring you updates on the situation and all of these emails continue to be published on our website. What is different this time around? In education – secondary schools
- [Parent network update December 17th](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-december-17th/) - This is HPCI’s’ last communication to parents and carers in our network for 2020. We will be taking a break over the festive period from 18th December and we will be back of the 4th January 2021. This email includes: Co-production and the Local Offer Coronavirus testing in schools and colleges from January Courses next
- [Parent network update - 10th December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-10th-december/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update. A number of things here including: local learning opportunities for parent carers on sensory issues and mental health surveys – yes more!!! and some results new Money Matters guide for SEND families from national charity Contact NNPCF national conference – watch key speakers online Easy read version
- [Parent Network Update 4th December](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-4th-december/) - Welcome to this week’s HPCI parent network update. There are 7 items today covering local information, national parent participation and some sources of information. Hertfordshire information Survey – proposed specialist early years nurseries for Hertfordshire. HPCI has been working with Hertfordshire County Council on the Early Years offer for young children with SEND. We have
- [Parent network update 26th November](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-26th-november/) - Welcome to this week’s network update. We have 6 items in this email and an easy guide to self-isolating at the end. SBLO (Short Break Local Offer) is back online! We are very pleased to say that, following a request from HPCI the Short Break online system is back up and running. You can find
- [Parent network update 20th November 20](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/parent-network-update-20th-november-20/) - This is a smaller update this week and we hope that your families are coping as well as possible during this second lockdown. Five items this week: AGP guidance, ADHD Foundation booklet on NICE guidance, Children's health services in Herts, Bereavement Guides and feedback from July health survey. AGP (aerosol generated procedures) guidance finally published
- [Return to education survey - tell us how it's going](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/return-to-education-survey-tell-us-how-its-going/) - How is the return to education going for your children? As Hertfordshire’s parent carer forum, a key part of our work is to gather the views and experiences of parents/carers of children and young people with SEND. Please help us find out how the return to education is going for your child/children. We will share
- [Letter from Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford MP](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/letter-from-children-and-families-minister-vicky-ford-mp/) - Please find below a letter we have been asked to pass on from the Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford MP covid 19 Minister Ford's open letter to the SEND sector
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## Staff

- [Sonia](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/sonia/) - I live in Hertfordshire with my family and am a parent carer to my daughter, who has autism and ADHD. She inspires me every day with her strength and resilience, despite the challenges she faces. My background is in marketing and SaaS, with a focus on strategy, communication and growth. Through HPCI, I want to
- [Lynn](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/lynn/) - I live in Harpenden and I am a Mum of two neurodiverse children who attend mainstream school. Before joining HPCI I was a project manager in clinical research for many years and I have also volunteered as a teaching assistant in a local primary school. I am committed to ensuring children and young people receive
- [Olaide](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/olaide/) - I live in St. Albans with my husband and two children (one in mainstream, and the other in a specialist school). As a parent carer to a child with cerebral palsy and special educational needs, navigating the SEND landscape firsthand gives me a deep understanding of the challenges our diverse families face across Hertfordshire. Professionally, I am
- [Siobhann](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/siobhann/) - My name is Siobhann - I live in Welwyn and I’m a mum of two. My son is 10 and my daughter 12. They both are autistic with ADHD, with varying degrees of learning difficulties. My daughter also has specific learning difficulties. My son has a complex mix of health needs. They both, after a
- [Kirsty](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/kirsty-2/) - I am a single parent to three children (two girls and one boy) and we live in Hitchin. My daughters are diagnosed with multiple conditions such as Autism, ADHD, social anxiety, tics and physical disabilities. Both are also Dyscalculic, and one is Dyslexic. I was a local primary school teacher for Hertfordshire County Council for
- [Charlotte](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/charlotte/) - I have three neurodiverse children, who between them attend both mainstream and specialist schools. Before joining HPCI, I’ve always been involved in property, most recently in block management where I’ve spent the last 12 years running my own business. When my children were much younger, I was involved with the maternity services equivalent of
- [Sally](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/sally/) - I was brought up in Hertfordshire and lived there until I recently moved just across the border into Bedfordshire. My 3 daughters still live in North Hertfordshire, and I have 5 grandchildren. One of my granddaughters has complex health and care needs and I am very actively involved in her care. She attends a Special
- [Elaine](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/elaine/) - I live in Sawbridgeworth and have two neurodiverse boys, who attend mainstream primary schools. They are both ADHD, however my youngest is also autistic with a significant speech and language delay and has ARFID. I am passionate about them having the help they deserve and the same opportunities everyone has in life achieving the best
- [Kate](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/kate-hudson/) - I live in Berkhamsted and have two children, one of whom is autistic and has ADHD and a learning disability. Before taking a career break to care for my son, I worked in government for sixteen years, mainly focussing on homelessness policy. More recently, I have worked with a local charity that helps vulnerable adults
- [Angela](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/angela/) - Originally from Nottingham, we moved to Hertfordshire over 25 years ago and now live in St Albans. It was when my youngest neurodiverse son was unable to access education that I discovered that the parent voice was not always listened to. Fortunately, now he has the right support he thrives in his mainstream school. As
- [Dahlia](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/dahlia/) - I live in Cuffley, South East Hertfordshire, with my husband and my two children, one of whom has autism. I have worked with my children's school to advocate for and support SEN children. My profession is senior human resources leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion and wellbeing where I am privileged to have opportunities to make a
- [Claire](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/claire/) - I am a parent of two children who attend mainstream schools. Before joining HPCI as a rep and more recently, as member of staff, I worked as a SEND teaching assistant alongside studying for my Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Before this, I worked in childcare supporting a variety of children in
- [Andrea](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/andrea/) - I live in Croxley and I’m a mother to two daughters, my oldest is Autistic with a PDA profile and has Speech & Language difficulties. I have experience of working with adults with physical & learning disabilities and neurodiversity, as well as previously working for HCC hospital discharge team in assessing social care needs. I
- [Emma](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/emma/) - I live in North East Herts and have two children who attend mainstream schools. We are a neurodivergent family and I have physical disabilities as well. I have experienced a range of difficulties in accessing services and places. I am passionate about breaking down those barriers and changing the way society thinks about accessibility. I
- [Gillian](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/gillian/) - I have two children, one with ADHD now at university and one with Down Syndrome about to move into post-16 education. I currently work in the charity sector as a legal advisor to parent carers who have children and young people with SEND. I also volunteer with IPSEA for their Tribunal Support Service. I have
- [Louise](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/louise/) - I live in North Herts and have two children. My children are autistic and hypermobile, and my younger child is also dyslexic. Both of my children attend a specialist setting. I have volunteered and worked in Hertfordshire schools for several years and have also been a primary school governor. I am passionate about supporting parent
- [Kerry](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/kerry/) - I live in Stevenage and have two children, one of whom is autistic and is now attending mainstream college. Before becoming an HPCI parent rep and more recently a member of staff, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in Hertfordshire primary schools, including two years as a one to one for children with disabilities, at
- [Leise](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/leise/) - I live in Hitchin (North Herts) and have two children, one with Autism, learning difficulties and ADHD, who attended a Herts SLD special school, and one with ADHD, autism and Tourette’s Syndrome who attended a mainstream school. Both of them are now in college. I I have been involved in running Angels Support Group since
- [Katy](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/katy/) - I live in Harpenden and have two children, one of whom has Autism, SPD and severe anxiety disorder. He now attends a specialist secondary school out of county. Before my most important role as a parent carer, I worked in the field of market and consumer research, including working for Mintel where I was a
- [Annette](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/annette/) - I live in Pirton and have two children, one of whom is neurodiverse and attends a specialist secondary school in Hertfordshire. Prior to having my children I was an employment lawyer in an international law firm. I retrained after my first child was born and now teach the piano and flute both from home and
- [Feray](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/feray/) - We live in Brookmans Park and my youngest son has Cerebral Palsy. He is currently in a mainstream secondary school. He is involved with many sporting activities and at this time aspires to be a Paralympian. I work in Local Government doing SEND Tribunals and Mediations . I am a qualified solicitor who deals with
- [Lisa](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/lisa/) - My oldest daughter of three children is nearly 18; she was born with Down’s Syndrome and serious heart problems necessitating long hospital stays until repaired successfully. Mainstream school was a challenge for her until she was diagnosed with ASD aged 9 and switched to special school. She is now in a specialist Hertfordshire college contemplating
- [Wendy](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/wendy/) - We live in Welwyn. Our youngest child, was born at 28 weeks, he spent his first two years in and out of hospital. At the age of 4 he was diagnosed with septo-optic dysplasia, a hormonal disorder, autism, learning difficulties, some physical difficulties and visual impairment. He is also charming and very happy! Managing my
- [Renata](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/renata/) - I am the mother of three children. My oldest has ASD, ADHD and an (undiagnosed) neuromuscular disorder and my youngest has complex health needs as well as an undiagnosed neuromuscular disorder which means he is a full-time wheelchair user. I sit on various advisory boards for disabled children’s charities and the NHS and I’m the SEND
- [Helen](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/helen/) - I live in St Albans and have two sons, aged 19 & 20. The youngest was born with Down’s Syndrome and is also partially sighted. Both my sons went to the same mainstream Primary & Secondary schools in St Albans. The oldest is now at university and the youngest is on a 2 year BTEC
- [Sylvia](https://hertsparentcarers.org.uk/staff/sylvia/) - My name is Sylvia and I live in East Herts. I am mum to our two children, both of whom attend Mainstream school. Before I had my children I worked for 15 years, qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant. I have first-hand knowledge of the challenges and constraints of Government funding, and I am a
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