Medway Parent Carer Voices Highlighted by Lauren Edwards MP We are delighted to share with our parent carers that the experiences of Medway parent carers has been highlighted by Lauren Edwards MP in a recent article for Kent Online, following…
The Department for Education (DfE) is currently running two national consultations that could influence how children and young people with SEND are supported in the future. At Medway Parents & Carers Forum, we know that government consultations can often feel…
Medway Council is applying for funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to improve three local play areas in Chatham. As part of the funding application, they are asking local families and residents to share their views…
The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a national consultation on Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS), giving families, professionals and organisations the opportunity to help shape how children and young people who receive EOTAS are supported in the future.…
The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a public consultation on Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) as part of its wider SEND reforms. If you are a parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND, particularly…
Waiting for an ADHD or autism assessment can feel overwhelming. Many families tell us they’re unsure what support their child is entitled to while they wait, and unfortunately there’s a lot of misinformation circulating. NHS waiting times remain extremely long…
Statement The Forum has been made aware earlier this evening by a parent about concerns regarding potential changes by Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) to the Right to Choose pathway. We raised our concerns about this to Medway’s…
Our Medway Parents and Carers Summer Newsletter is here Find out what your local Parent Carer Forum has been up to over the last few months.Read about our recent and upcoming coffee mornings, our summer diary to find out where…
We recently asked our members to share ‘one word’ that they feel represents being a parent carer. This was intended for our Chatham Carnival Trolley which we decorated with our parent carer words. However, What we created from it was…
Getting your child to school can be one of the biggest challenges families face, especially when a child has additional needs or disabilities, this guide is to learn about SEND travel assistance in Medway. If your child has Special Educational…
A parent carer is anyone who looks after and supports a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This might include a wide range of needs such as autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, physical disabilities, speech…
Medway Council has recently introduced a new AI Search Tool on its website, designed to make it easier for residents to find information quickly and in a more accessible way. For parent carers that are those navigating Special Educational Needs…
If you’re wondering what does a Parent Carer Forum do? We are here to answer the question, as Medway’s local parent carer forum we support families of children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) by ensuring…
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 11th–17th May 2026. This year’s theme, set by the Mental Health Foundation, is “Action.” The campaign encourages us to take meaningful action for our mental health. Action is personally to the individual and…