Solihull Parent Carer Voice

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Please help us to influence change in Solihull- YOUR VOICES and experiences matter, the results from our Annual Survey go to Children's Services, Education and Skills Scrutiny Board.
https://forms.office.com/e/1DTbeg67TR

02/06/2026

Do you need support or advice for your child at school?

If your child has SEND and does not currently have an EHCP, the SEND Navigator service may be able to help.

Complete the form to access support and guidance:

👉 SEND Navigator Referral Form

https://forms.office.com/e/ELk58BYxMH

Please share with other families who may benefit.

29/05/2026

Also recently published is updated Guidance on Home-to-School Travel

Local authorities’ responsibilities when making home-to-school travel arrangements for children of compulsory school age.

29/05/2026

The Government have published new guidance on Suspensions and Exclusions, which comes into force in July 2026.

You can find this here:

Guidance on the suspension and permanent exclusion of pupils from local-authority-maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units.

27/05/2026

After 6 incredible years leading Solihull Parent Carer Voice, I have made the decision to step down as a Director of the forum.

With new opportunities outside of SPCV, alongside the changing needs of my daughter, the time feels right to hand over the leadership of the forum.

I am delighted that Tracy and Clare will continue as Directors and will jointly lead SPCV moving forward. I know that the forum will remain in safe and passionate hands.

Although I am stepping back from this role, I will still be supporting SEND families across Solihull as a SEND Navigator, kindly funded by the National Lottery, and I will continue to be involved in the forum as a volunteer.

I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported both me and Solihull Parent Carer Voice over the past 6 years. Your encouragement, trust and commitment to improving the lives of SEND children, young people and their families has meant so much.

I'm incredibly proud of everything we have achieved together, and I look forward to continuing to support the SEND community in new ways.

Best wishes
Heather Delaney

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

How effective is the current short breaks offer in supporting our CYP and families? Please comment, DM or send us a email

21/05/2026

Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) May Half Term 2026

21/05/2026

Yesterday we along with the NNPCF Regional Director, attended The Association for Welfare Management Conference to talk to local authority staff, staff from multi-academy trusts and staff from attendance support services, about why some children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities can struggle to attend school, and what can be done to spot signs earlier and put in place support.

This was a great opportunity for us to talk about these difficulties from families perspectives.

A huge thank you also for the family that agreed to be our case-study for this session.

We really hope this session made a difference to professionals from all over the country, and that it helps to improve outcomes for children and young people.