Dynamic Monthly Forums
Connect with other parents and carers, and engage with professionals working in education, health and social care.
A vibrant community of parents and carers working together to make a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Hackney.
We bring families, professionals and local decision-makers together to ensure that parent carer voices are heard, valued and reflected in the services that support our children and young people.
Who we are
We are a vibrant and dedicated community of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
HSPCF provides a space where families can connect, share experiences, raise concerns and work together to influence the services that affect their lives.
We believe that parents and carers are experts in their children's experiences, and their voices should help shape local SEND provision.
Every parent carer's experience matters.
Bringing families and professionals together.
Turning shared experiences into positive change.
What we do
HSPCF provides opportunities for parents and carers to connect, influence decisions, share experiences and help shape SEND services across Hackney.
Connect with other parents and carers, and engage with professionals working in education, health and social care.
Parent carer representatives attend important meetings and advocate for the needs, rights and experiences of SEND families.
We gather and share the views and experiences of families, ensuring that local decision-makers understand what matters to our community.
Keep up to date with important local and national SEND news, developments, resources and opportunities.
Parents and carers help guide the direction and priorities of our forum through their feedback and lived experiences.
Providing support, direction and leadership to HSPCF as we continue to develop and strengthen our community.
An important new chapter
HSPCF is working towards becoming a fully independent parent carer forum.
City & Hackney Carers Centre is no longer our organisational host, but it will continue to act as our financial host during this transition.
Our purpose, values and commitment to Hackney SEND families remain unchanged.
As we move towards greater independence, we remain committed to ensuring that parents and carers have a meaningful voice in shaping local SEND services.
Hosted by City & Hackney Carers Centre
In transition – City & Hackney Carers Centre acts as our financial host
A fully independent parent carer forum
Meetings & events
Stay up to date with HSPCF parent carer forums, meetings, workshops and other events.
These events provide opportunities to meet other families, share experiences, hear updates and contribute to conversations that matter.
Explore Meetings & EventsDiscover news from HSPCF, updates from our activities, event reports, recordings and important developments affecting SEND families.
Important resources
Finding the right information can make a real difference.
Explore our collection of useful resources, information and guidance to help parents and carers navigate the SEND landscape.
Contact us
Whether you have a question, want to share your experiences, are interested in getting involved or simply want to learn more about HSPCF, we would love to hear from you.
We especially welcome parents and carers from all of Hackney's diverse communities.
Watch
Discover what parent carer forums are, why they matter and how they help families influence the services supporting children and young people with SEND.
Whether you want to share your experiences, connect with other families, influence local services or simply stay informed, there is a place for you within HSPCF.
Every parent carer's voice helps us understand what families need and work towards positive change.
Join Hackney SEND Parent Carer ForumBe part of a community that listens, connects and works together.
Registered Office: City & Hackney Carers Centre, Marie Lloyd Centre, 329 Queensbridge Road, London E8 3LA
02085330951
info@hackneycarers.org.uk
info@hspcf.org