Medway Parents and Carers Forum

SEN transport meeting
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | zoom
MedwayParents CarersForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SEN transport meeting
Time: Jul 9, 2024 07:00 PM London
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Day with Dad - please register to attend
2024-07-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Buckmore Park

SEN transport meeting with parents
2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | zoom
MedwayParents CarersForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Transport Meeting
Time: Sep 16, 2024 07:00 PM London
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Social Care Coffee Morning
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Rainham Healthy Living Centre

MCH emotional wellbeing team meeting
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | zoom
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Topic: MCH Emotional Wellbeing Team Meeting
Time: Sep 19, 2024 07:00 PM London
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Post 16 Transitions
2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
The Post 16 Team are keen to engage with parents/carers, to gain an insight of your experiences with Post 16 Transition. The Post 16 Team has been created to collaborate with Post 16 providers to improve outcomes for young people in Medway. An important part of this work, is engaging with parents/carers and understanding your experiences. Proactively identifying areas of good practice, challenges, and barriers from lived experiences is key to initiating change and developing strategies to improve.
In preparation for our meeting on the 1st October 2024. We would be grateful if you could complete the attached Microsoft Form that can be found in the above attachment on page 2. This will allow the team to gain an initial insight to inform and lead our discussions.
We look forward to meeting you on the 1st October at 7pm to discuss further.

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Topic: Post 16 Transitions
Time: Oct 1, 2024 07:00 PM London

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SEN and inclusion team update
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | zoom
• Celia Buxton will be providing an update for parents and carers waiting for educational psychology assessments and EHCP.• The Inclusion team will be available to answer any questions parents may have regarding the phase transfer process for pupil’s early years into reception, Year 2 into year 3 and year 6 into year 7.MedwayParents CarersForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Inclusion and SEN team updateTime: Oct 15, 2024 07:00 PM London
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Short Break inclusion and eligibility criteria
2024-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | kings rochester sports centre
Consultation/Focus Group on Short Break Inclusion and Eligibility Criteria Tickets, Wed 6 Nov 2024 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

Focus group/consultation for Short Break Inclusion and Eligibility Criteria
2024-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
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Topic: Short Break Inclusion and Eligibility CriteriaTime: Nov 11, 2024 07:00 PM London
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Christmas Coffee Morning
2024-12-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Millennium Centre, Rainham

New Year MPCF information morning
2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent

SEND strategy discussion and lunch
2025-02-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Fort Amherst cafe
Let’s chat about what a good SEND strategy would look like over some lunch – brainstorm, share ideas, and focus on a positive way forward. Please book your place and order lunch https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-strategy-discussion-and-lunch-tickets-1226082157739?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adult Social Care Information Evening
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
MedwayParents CarersForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Adult Social care information evening
Time: Feb 13, 2025 07:00 PM London
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SEND strategy chat with parents and carers
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
Please come along and talk to the MPCF team about what you think should be included in the new SEND strategy that Medway are just about to start writing. They want input and views from parents before writing starts to ensure they capture the views of Medway families and fully coproduce the document.
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Topic: SEND strategy discussion
Time: Feb 24, 2025 07:00 PM London
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Medway Parents and Carers Forum AGM
2025-03-13 10:00 - 14:00
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SEN and inclusion team update
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
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Topic: SEN team update for families
Time: Mar 20, 2025 07:00 PM London
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Me and My epilepsy mental health screening tool
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent
As part of the vision for child and young people’s (CYP) epilepsy services NHS Kent and Medway ICB would like to ensure all CYP have access to mental health and wellbeing screening and support for all CYP. It would be great to have parent and carers feedback on the Me and my Epilepsy mental health screening tool (SEN friendly version) that will be presented at the MPCF coffee morning. This feedback will be shared at the K&M CYP Epilepsy network.

SEND information hub/Local Offer info evening
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
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Tea and chat morning for parents and carers
2025-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Chatham Family Hub, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham

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2025-06-02 08:00 - 17:00

SEN team update for families
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
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Topic: SEN team update for families
Time: Jun 3, 2025 07:00 PM London
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Education Travel Assistance policy consultation
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
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Topic: Education travel assistance policy consultation
Time: Jun 10, 2025 07:00 PM London
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Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing coffee morning
2025-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Chatham Family Hub, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham

Wellbeing lunch
2025-09-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Fort Amherst cafe
Please join us for a relaxed lunch to chat to other parents and carers and some of the Medway Parents and Carers Forum team. Tickets to be booked in advance on Eventbrite via this link Wellbeing Lunch Tickets, Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM | Eventbrite

Strategic Head of Education Coffee Meeting
2025-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Joanna is coming to give an update to parents from the SEND team around any changes that have been made and answer generic questions from parents. (Please be aware Joanna will not be able to take individual queries as this will be an open meeting.) Please email info@medwaypcf.org.uk for event joining details.

Meet the Professionals coffee meeting
2025-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Sun Pier House Cafe
🎄 Meet the Professionals – Join Us for a Festive Chat! 🎄
We’re inviting families to a warm and welcoming event where you can:
✅ Enjoy a hot drink and a mince pie
✅ Have direct conversations with senior council teams across Education, Health, and Social Care
✅ Connect with other families for an informal chat
This is your chance to ask questions, share experiences, and find out more about the support available in Medway.
Booking preferred to ensure we cater appropriately – but not essential.
✨ Let us know you’re coming here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975667763464?aff=oddtdtcreator ✨
Let’s make this a positive space for families and professionals to come together.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Medway Parent and Carers AGM
2026-03-30 08:00 - 14:00 | The quees suite chatham N Dane Way, Chatham ME5 8YE, N Dane Way, Chatham ME5 8YE, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8YE, United Kingdom
Medway Parents and Carers AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Monday 30th March @9.45-2pm
The Quees Suite – Chatham N Dane Way, Chatham ME5 8YE
To Book: [Link]

This event is for our Members only. If you are interested in attending, you must fill in a membership form; [MEMBER FORM LINK HERE]

Get ready for a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate together!

Our Annual General Meeting will have talks about Children and Schools Wellbeing Bill, The SEND Reform and Local Government Reorganisation
Join us for the Forum’s Annual General Meeting, where you’ll not only be supporting our vital work; but also gaining fresh insight into some of the biggest changes shaping services for children, young people, and families. We’ll be diving into The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, the evolving landscape of SEND Reform, and the impact of Local Government Reorganisation.

Find our Trustees Annual Report and Financial details in the link below.
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This is your chance to understand what these developments mean for families, ask questions, and share your thoughts directly with the Forum Team. Your voice matters, and we want to hear it.

And of course… it’s not all serious!

We’ve lined up some brilliant activities to make the day lively and memorable, including:

Drum Fit sessions to get everyone energised A special serenade by the Medway Plonkers—sure to bring plenty of smiles A delicious lunch to enjoy while connecting with other parents and carers

Come along, get involved, and be part of a day filled with insight, community, and fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
We encourage you to book sooner rather than later to guarantee lunch

To Book:
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Webinar introduction to the Medway's Therapeutic Alliance with North Kent Mind
2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00
Webinar introduction to the Medway’s Therapeutic Alliance with North Kent Mind
7th May @7pm | Zoom
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Join our webinar to learn about the Medway Therapeutic Alliance with North Kent Mind

The Medway Therapeutic Alliance support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing from the age of 5- 18 (inclusive of their 19th birthday), up to 25 years for those with SEND or care leavers. This webinar is an opportunity for families to find out what the Alliance is, why it has been created, and how it aims to make support easier to access and more joined‑up across Medway.

We’ll explain the types of help available, how services work together, and what this means for children, young people and parents/carers. Including how to refer, and where to go for advice or next steps.
This session is suitable for parents, carers and family members who want to better understand mental health and wellbeing support in Medway.

Medway Parents Carers Forum’s Introduction to North Kent Mind and Medway’s Therapeutic Alliance

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Details:Time: May 7, 2026 07:00 PM LondonJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88680611865…
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