Salford is currently undergoing a Local Area SEND Inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This inspection looks at how well education, health, and social care services work together to identify, assess, and support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
As a parent or carer, your voice matters. Inspectors want to hear directly from families about their experiences of SEND services in Salford.
We encourage all parent carers, children and young people, and praticitioners to complete the inspection survey and share your honest views. Tell inspectors what you think Salford does well, where you have seen positive support and good practice, and where you feel improvements still need to be made. Every experience—positive or challenging—helps to build a true picture of what life is like for children and young people with SEND and their families.
To access the survey - click the logo opposite
Alternatively, paper copies will also be available to fill out at all Gateway Centres and the Salford Civic Centre. You can also leave a copy for Viv Ormrod to submit on your behalf in the reception at the Salford Civic Centre Chorley Road, Manchester M27 5AP.
This is an important opportunity to influence future services and ensure the lived experiences of families are heard.
Thank you for taking the time to have your say and help shape the future of SEND support in Salford Parent Carer Forum, you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.
SalfordPCF is committed to working alongside partners in Education to ensure that families views, opionions and lived experiences, are at the heart of Salfords SEND Reforms plans. We have already held a number of Parent Carer engagment sessions, co-prodution workshops and have plans to add more dates in the coming weeks.
Below are a number of Parent Carer information leaflets that you can download to read more:
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