Author Archives: PCAN Admin
Wednesday 10th March: Does your child attend an Alternative Provision?
Wednesday 10th March Does your child attend an Alternative Provision?(now or in the last 12-18 months) Has your child been permanently excluded from school in the last 12/18 months? Has your child received support in school from an alternative provision? … Continue reading
PCAN Fun Quiz Thursday 4th March at 7 pm (Zoom)
Hi everyone, do you want to meet up with other parents and have a night of fun and laughter? We are having a PCAN Quiz night on Thursday 4 Feb at 7pm- bring the tea/coffee or even that glass of wine! We … Continue reading
Is your child at a Specialist Provision? Please share your views.
Kirklees Council has commissioned an independent review of Specialist Provision in Kirklees led by Jane Friswell, an independent SEND Consultant and parent advocate. We ran an event on Zoom on 24th February at 1.30 pm and gained some really valuable … Continue reading
What you need to know about the Covid 19 Vaccination Friday 26 February 1.15 pm
Everything you wanted to know about the Coronavirus Vaccinations for your child but weren’t sure who to ask! Emily Parry-Harries from Kirklees Public Health will be joining our Zoom Webinar to present to parent carers about the Covid-19 vaccination. We … Continue reading
Your views on Early Help – survey link – deadline 26.2.21
Have you ever asked for help about: The behaviour of your child? Support with any aspect of being a parent of a child with SEN? Activities or support for your child? . Kirklees Council has issued a survey about some proposed … Continue reading
PCAN Big Meet Up and AGM Monday 16th November
Join Us from your sofa for this year’s Big Meet Up and PCAN AGM taking place on Monday 16th November at 9.30 am via Zoom What’s on Introduction by Mel Meggs, Director of Children’s Services in KirkleesPCAN AGM Business and … Continue reading
Back to school links for SEND
As we near the expected time children and young people are due to return to school Contact have shared a few links that may be of use to you and your families: https://contact.org.uk/advice-and-support/covid-19/back-to-school-advice-(england)/ https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/news-opinion/news/new-guidance-published-transport-school-and-toolkit-released-use-face-coverings? https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/returning-school-after-lockdown https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/supporting-a-child-returning-to-school-after-lockdown/ https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus/updates/education-and-school/back-to-school-guide.aspx# https://www.autismhampshire.org.uk/index/covid-19-resources/transition-back-to-school-after-lockdown-resources
Share your experiences of the Kirklees SEND System
Kirklees Council would like to know more about your experience of support within the SEND system and to work together to identify ideas and opportunities for the future. Kirklees Council and PCAN have previously worked with a number of parents, … Continue reading
PCAN upcoming Zoom socials
Hi, we are running Zoom virtual events currently instead of meeting up in person. Grab a cuppa and a cake if you have some and join us for friendship, information and signposting. They will be very relaxed and informal – … Continue reading
Upcoming webinars for parents
Realities of Home Schooling Wed, Jun 10, 2020 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM The Realities of Home Schooling – We know that being a parent of a disabled young person is a big ask! Parent carers deserve a medal just … Continue reading
