Our Voice Parents Forum in Enfield

Enfield Parent Carer forum for the families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (0-25)

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The CAMHS Crisis Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide help and support from mental health advisors and clinicians. Call the NHS Helpline 111 and select option 2.

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💚 July is Disability Pride Month! 💚
We celebrate the achievements, identities & contributions of disabled people.
Let's challenge stereotypes and celebrate diversity to build a world where everyone belongs.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #Inclusion #Accessibility

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Today is Rare Chromosome and Gene Disorder Awareness Day #RareChromoDay, raising awareness of individuals & families affected by rare chromosome & gene disorders & highlighting the importance of support, inclusion, research & understanding. More at https://t.co/w2uIA3zvwh

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Deafblind Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 22–28 June led by Deafblind UK. This year's #SeeHearUs campaign aims to challenge misconceptions about deafblindness and celebrate people living with combined sight & hearing loss.

More info at https://t.co/yUow4bQCsr

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Time to have your say! Enfield has an Ofsted & CQC SEND Area Inspection from 29th June to 3rd July.
It's really important for parent carers & children/young people to have their say about their experiences, using the Ofsted surveys.
Info & survey links https://t.co/2cCrZmJqSz

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Booking open for 'Supporting the wellbeing of parent carers of children/young people with SEND' on Fri 3rd July. Services and parent carers will come together to explore the trauma & mental health challenges parent -carers face. Details & booking link at https://t.co/IYZSJXjH7S

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Learn about better health outcomes for children & young people with Learning Disabilities at our drop-in session Mon 15th June, 12.30 - 2 at the Ponders End Family Hub. We'll explore support available from Learning Disability Nurses and more. Info at: https://t.co/W9YPmSuliA

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As part of Carers' Week, 'Permission to Pause' is a 5-day self-care challenge is a series of gentle daily practices for carers, designed to support you to reconnect with calm, energy & wellbeing. Info & sign up at
https://t.co/rLWsr4u7sT

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We’re proud to be supporting #CarersWeek!
Find out more here 📷 https://t.co/0LH4EodrfH or on our website news page https://t.co/ZVWc3fIHNf, where we have highlighted some events you might like to join this week.

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Volunteers’ Week is back Mon 1 June – Sun 7 June
It’s time to celebrate volunteering! Join us in thanking all the volunteers across the UK. https://t.co/ox2G8sS7XD
Most of all, we thank our own fantastic team of volunteers - we couldn't do it without you!
#VolunteersWeek

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The DfE wants to hear from parents and carers on proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England. There’s still time to share your views before the consultation closes on May 18th.

Info at https://t.co/IhoVFdN0I1

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New stay and play sessions from SEN with Elena - first session next Wednesday, 13th May, from 10 am at the Edmonton Green Library. See flyer for details or contact Elena at [email protected]

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Last chance to book for our Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support workshop, tomorrow (Thursday 7th May) at 7.30 - 9.30 pm. We'll explore practical techniques to help you manage behaviours of distress at home. Details and booking link on our website at https://t.co/DGGUItCi9H

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Deaf Awareness Week 💙
Raising awareness, breaking barriers, and promoting inclusion for the Deaf community.
This year’s theme: “Right to understand – Together, we break barriers.”
Let’s learn, support, and make communication accessible for all. #DeafAwarenessWeek

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Trouble with your child's sleep? Cheviots drop-in sleep service on Tuesday, 5th May, will give you a chance to discuss strategies and techniques with trained sleep practitioners.
- At Cheviots Children's Centre
- Tuesday 5th May 10 am to 12 noon.
-Drop-in session

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The Local Authority's Preparing for Adulthood events are aimed at parents of young people with EHCPs, aged 14 and over. On Wed 29th April they will look at Personal Budgets & Direct Payments.
More info at https://t.co/ypJfaHzEqy or the council's Local Offer for SEND

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Schools' White Paper & SEND Reforms - what parents need to know about the changes to the SEND system. Join us Wed 6th May (10 am or 7.30 pm) for an online discussion, along with Enfield's Head of SEN Services
More info: https://t.co/i2tdSBJJoi

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Want to talk about support for your young person's Mental Health? Don't forget our cuppa and chat with Kooth this Friday 17th April, 10 am to 11.30 am at the Craig Park Family Hub. Details on our events page https://t.co/UiKafTVCoJ

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Free 'Developing Toileting' Workshop Mon, 20th Apr from EASA & AET, 10 am to 1 pm at Craig Park Family Hub. The workshop will look at how autism can impact toileting, and strategies to enable and support autistic children to develop. Info & booking at https://t.co/cKgiT9ebyJ

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Find out all about Enfield's Local Offer for SEND - a key source of info on local support for your child/young person with additional needs.
On Tue 21st Apr, Sarah Mclean, who manages Enfield's Local Offer, and SEN with Elena, host a drop-in session at Cheviots Children's Centre.