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Co-production

What is co-production?

Co-production is about developing equal partnerships between the people who use services and those who run them. By engaging closely with parent carers of disabled children from the beginning, on a basis of mutual respect, co-production can be used to overcome barriers, manage expectations and solve complex problems. And when successful, co-production leads to improved outcomes for both families and service providers – by getting it right first time. 
(taken from Contact: for families with disabled children)
Salford Parent Carer sit alongside strategic partners in Salford City Council, Health services, and community/voluntary organisations, with the aim of sharing the views of our members and improving SEND services in Salford. 

How can I get involved?

We are always wanting more parent carers to join us and support the work we do. You can join us as a volunteer, or a Parent Rep, whether you can spare and hour a month or an hour a week, any help is appreciated. 

 Register here to volunteer 

Salford's Co-production kite mark

 

The Co-production Kite Mark recognises and celebrates work that has been developed with Parent Carers who have lived experience. It shows that families’ voices, experiences and expertise have been valued and meaningfully included in the design, development or review of a document, service, policy, project or piece of work.


The purpose of the Kite Mark is to make co-production visible and to highlight the commitment of services, schools and organisations who work in partnership with Parent Carers to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).


For families, the Kite Mark provides confidence that their views and experiences have helped shape decisions that affect them. It helps ensure that information, support and services are more relevant, accessible and reflective of the real experiences of children, young people and their families.


For services, schools and organisations, the Kite Mark demonstrates a commitment to listening, learning and working collaboratively with the SEND community. Co-production helps create better solutions, strengthens relationships, builds trust and supports the development of services that are more effective and responsive to family needs.


The Kite Mark is a reminder that Parent Carers are experts by experience, and their knowledge plays a vital role in improving SEND support across Salford.

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SEND Local Offer

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Neurodevelopment Pathway

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SEND Partnership Board

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CAMHS

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Reducing Barriers to Education

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Short breaks

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EHCPs and annual reviews

Preparation for Adult life

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How to get involved

Attend an in-person session

Have a look at our surveys and polls

Have a look at our surveys and polls

We have lots of opportunities to meet in person. There is usually a meet up at least once a week, these include walk and talk sessions at Clifton Country Park, cuppa and catch ups at Parr Fold Pavillion, evening sessions at the Beacon Centre and many more. Have a look at our "what's on" page for more details.

What's on

Have a look at our surveys and polls

Have a look at our surveys and polls

Have a look at our surveys and polls

We always have surveys open for any on-going pieces of work we are doing. As part of our commitment to co-production, we include feedback from parent carers who cannot attend in person, their views are equally as important.

Head to our "Have your say" page to see what we are working on.

Have your say

Drop us a message

Join our SEND Participation Group

Join our SEND Participation Group

If you need to speak to a member of our team directly, we are happy to chat on the phone or via email. 

Drop us an email via the link below:

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Join our SEND Participation Group

Join our SEND Participation Group

Join our SEND Participation Group

 Salford’s SEND Participation Group is a space where parent carers come together to have their voices heard and help shape better SEND support across the city. 


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