Leeds Parent Carer Forum

Parents and carers having their voices heard.

The Leeds Parent Carer Forum is run by local parents. It represents the views of parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The forum works with Leeds City Council and health and care services to make a positive difference for families.

Download the Voice and Influence of Parents and Carers Model for Leeds

Ways to get involved

There are different ways families can take part in the work of the Leeds Parent Carer Forum:

  • Become a member: sign up to get updates about what the forum is doing, events where families can share their views, and consultations happening in Leeds. Click here to sign up
  • Become a representative: the forum needs parents and carers who can give some time to help. This could include attending coffee mornings to talk to families and gather feedback, helping to organise events or attending meetings on behalf of the forum
  • Join the steering group: the steering group meets once a month. It makes decisions about the forum’s work and plans for the future.

If someone is interested in being a representative or joining the steering group, they can email: info@leedsparentcarerforum.co.uk.

Contact details

Leeds Parent Carer Forum

SEND parent carer support group network

The SEND Parent Carer Support Group Network is made up of representatives from parent and carer support groups in Leeds.

The network is coordinated by the Leeds Parent Carer Forum and the Voice, Influence and Change Team at Leeds City Council.

Issues raised by parents and carers are recorded on a tracker and shared with the right services and the Leeds Area SEND and AP Partnership Board.

Aims of the network

The network aims to:

  • Hear from parents and carers about their experiences of SEND services.
  • Hear from SEND services in Leeds.
  • Share opportunities for parents and carers to have their voices heard.
  • Review and improve the Leeds Local Offer.

How the network works

  • Bi-monthly check-ins: 

    Each support group representative has a check-in every two months. They share what families are saying. This feedback is added to the parent carer issues tracker.

     

  • Three events a year: 

    Parent carer support groups come together three times a year. 

    At these events we share what we have heard, families hear from decision-makers and we focus on outcomes and plans for the future.

Event reports

Join the network

If someone is a member of a SEND parent carer support group and wants to join the network, they can email: LLO@leeds.gov.uk.