Medway Parents and Carers Forum

Strategic Head of Education Coffee Meeting
2025-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | 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.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHEJb5epXo/Ni4t7RLPXA1GtEgqVgvVtw/view?utm_content=DAHEJb5epXo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=ha844a89c1d

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:
[Get Your Ticket By Clicking Here]

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…
Meeting ID: 886 8061 1865Passcode: [REDACTED]

MPCF's Coffee Morning
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Aliko’s Cafe Lounge Ltd, Unit 6 Michael Gill Building Tolgate Lane, rochester, Kent, ME2 4TG
MPCF’s coffee morning
Thurs.18th June 10.00 – 12.00
Members only event
The Forum are holding a coffee morning at Aliko Café lounge, Tolgate Lane Strood ME2 4TG. (at the back of Commercial Rd car park). The forum will treat you to a drink and maybe a bite to eat. Relaxed informal breakfast to meet other parent carers and chat with your local forum, but you will need to register and place your order via Eventbrite.
spaces are limited

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991707136661?aff=oddtdtcreator

MPCF's Coffee morning 16th July
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Medway Park Sports Centre Mill Road Gillingham Kent ME7 1HF, Medway Park Sports Centre, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HF, United Kingdom
MPCF’s coffee morning
Thurs. 16th July 10.00 – 12.00
Members only event
The Forum are holding a coffee morning at Medway Park Sports Centre Mill Road Gillingham Kent ME7 1HF in Meeting Room 1

Join us for a relaxed informal breakfast to meet other parent carers and chat with your local forum.

So we can get an idea on numbers, please book via our eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mpcfs-coffee-morning-tickets-1993520002993
