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SUMMARY:SEND Parent and Carer Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a friendly coffee morning with Peabody in partnership with Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum.\nWe’ll be joined by Richard Allen\, who will be talking about the Supported Internship Programme – Post-16 Pathway\, sharing what’s available for young people with SEND. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get useful information to help plan the next steps for your young person..\n\n💜 All SEND parents and carers in the community are warmly welcome💜\n🎉 As it’s the festive season\, we’ll have a little celebration!🎉\n🍰 Free tea and coffee. Bring along your favourite food or snacks and let’s celebrate the positive highlights of this year together.\n☕ Come along for a relaxed\, friendly space to connect\, chat and help shape activities for our families.\n\nWednesday 17th December\, 10:00-12:00 \nPembury Community Centre\nAtkins Square\nDalston Lane E8 1FA \nThis free coffee morning is open to all SEND families across Hackney.
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/send-parent-and-carer-coffee-morning-3/
LOCATION:Pembury Community Centre\, Atkins Square\, Dalston Lane\, London\, London\, E8 1FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Morning,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Healthy Parent Carers Programme (6 Week Online Course starting from 9th Jan 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or carer of a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Hackney?\nAre you looking to improve your health\, well-being\, and connect with a supportive community? \nJoin our FREE 6-week online parent-led Healthy Parent Carers Programme and embark on a journey towards better physical and mental health alongside others who share similar experiences. \nWhy Join?\n\n✅ Enhance your physical and mental well-being\n✅ Build a supportive network of fellow parents and carers\n✅ Gain valuable skills and knowledge for a healthier lifestyle\n\nProgramme Details\n\nWhen: Fridays\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n\nDates: (2026)\n📅 January: 9th\, 16th\, 23rd & 30th📅 February: 6th & 13th\n\n\nWhere: Online (Zoom)\n\nSpaces are limited\, so be sure to register early to secure your spot!\nPage link: https://hspcf.org/healthy-parent-carers/ \nAbout Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum\nWe’re dedicated to empowering parents and carers of children with SEND in Hackney by offering opportunities for connection\, learning\, and growth. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to focus on your health and well-being while building meaningful relationships with others in the SEND community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Register\n📍 Sign Up Today: \n\nScan the QR code on this page\, or\nClick the register now button below.\nhttps://forms.office.com/e/FFFZRFqifR
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/healthy-parent-carers-programme-6-week-online-course-starting-from-9th-jan-2026/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Healthy Parent Carer Programme
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum":MAILTO:info@hspcf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T143000
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SUMMARY:Review Meeting- Monday\, 19 January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Review Meeting – Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum\nDate: Monday\, 19 January 2026Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pmVenue:Marie Lloyd Centre329 Queensbridge RoadLondon E8 3LA \nHackney SEND Parent Carer Forum warmly invites parents and carers to join us for our annual Review Meeting. \nThis open meeting is an opportunity to: \n\n\nShare what we have been working on over the past year \n\n\nHear what matters most to you\, your child\, and young person \n\n\nDiscuss priorities and help shape our plans for the year ahead \n\n\nA light lunch will be provided\, and we look forward to welcoming you in person. \nRegister to attend\nPlease book your place in advance using the link below:👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/KbTX08FgVh
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/review-meeting-monday-19-january-2026/
LOCATION:Marie Lloyd Centre\, 329 Queensbridge Road\, London\, E8 3LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:PCF Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum":MAILTO:info@hspcf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T103000
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SUMMARY:Feedback Session: Following the Local Area SEND Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum is hosting a feedback session following the Local Area SEND Inspection. Join us to hear updates\, understand key outcomes\, and help shape the next steps and priorities for SEND in Hackney. \nWhat we’ll cover\n\n\nWhat the inspection found: key messages and outcomes \n\n\nWhat happens next: actions\, timelines\, and improvements \n\n\nPriorities moving forward: how families’ views will be included \n\n\nQ&A and shared discussion \n\n\nDate & time\n11th February\, 10:30–12:30 \nLocation\nHCVS\, 24–30 Dalston Lane\, London E8 3AZ \nSpeakers\n\n\nSelina Amar (Contact) \n\n\nYvonne Wade (Head of SEND) \n\n\nSarah Darcy (Strategic Lead for Integrated Care) \n\n\nElla Ritchie (SEND Local Offer and Participation Lead) \n\n\nWho should attend\nParents carers of children and young people with SEND in Hackney\, and anyone interested in local SEND improvements. \nBook your place\nPlease register to attend: https://forms.office.com/e/REcgb04wSa
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/feedback-session-following-the-local-area-send-inspection/
LOCATION:HCVS\, 24–30 Dalston Lane\, London E8 3AZ\, HCVS\, London\, E8 3AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum":MAILTO:info@hspcf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T183000
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SUMMARY:Housing Options for Children with Additional Needs – Online Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: 19 February 2026 (6:30-7:30pm) Thursday \nJoin link\, meeting ID\, and passcode embedded inside the event\n\nDescription \n\nShelter will host an online evening session for HSPCF parent carers on Thursday\, 19 February. The session will cover Housing Options for Children with Additional Needs\, aimed at those who were unable to attend the in‑person event. Participants can join via a Microsoft Teams link\, using the provided meeting ID and passcode. The session is coordinated by Melanie Cartwell\, Acting Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum Coordinator at the City & Hackney Carers Centre. \nMicrosoft Teams Meeting\nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31415134321148?p=E28BUGtVHrWqvJMgBp\n\nMeeting ID: 314 151 343 211 48\n\nPasscode: bZ6MD6wE\n\n 
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/housing-options-for-children-with-additional-needs-online-session/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T160000
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the Hackney SEND Family Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Hackney SEND Family Fun Day! 🌟\n📅 Saturday\, 28th March 2026\n⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM\n📍 Ickburgh School\, Kenworthy Road\, Hackney\, London\, E9 5RB \n👨‍👧‍👦 Calling all dads\, mums\, grandparents\, uncles\, brothers\, sisters\, carers and positive male role models! \n🎉 What’s On?\n🎮 Gaming Van\n🫧 Bubble Fun\n💆 Wellbeing Sessions\n🎨 Face Painting\n🍕 FREE Pizza\n⚽Football Bouncy Castle\n♟️Giant Jenga\n🎯Football Darts\n…and so much more fun for the entire family!\nThis special SEND Family Fun Day is all about celebrating the important role you play in your child’s life and is designed to help dads and male carers build confidence\, community and lasting memories with their children.\n👉 Scan the QR code in the flyer/ click the link for registration: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=e8CM6dMPa0iUi4ZuuRLwdDZQHQAq9wlNkRqqUx5ATsVUMjBURFZQWDBZRjJYMEk1WlZJSzFYWFFOWiQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode \n📞 Contact us:\n📧 info@hspcf.org | ☎️ 0208 533 0951\n⏰ Mon-Fri\, 10 AM – 4 PM \nLet’s make it a day to remember! 🎉
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/join-us-for-the-hackney-send-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Ickburgh School\, Kenworthy Road\, Hackney\, London\, E9 5RB\, Ickburgh School\, London\, E9 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Fun Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum":MAILTO:info@hspcf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T130000
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SUMMARY:Health Forum. HSPCF x Health Professionals Hybrid Meeting on 28th April
DESCRIPTION:Health Forum\n\n\nHSPCF x Health Professionals \nAGENDA\n \n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 AM | Welcome & Introductions | A warm\, informal welcome. Briefly outline the session’s goal: to listen\, learn\, and share\, ensuring parents know how their input will be used.\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:00 AM | PCF Presentation: Why We’re Here | A PCF member sets the stage from a parent-carer perspective\, sharing the importance of this topic and building a trusting\, relatable tone for the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:45 AM | The Health & SEND Landscape\n\n\n\n        NHS North East London\n\n\n\nPart of North East London Health and Care Partnership | A combined\, cohesive presentation from the DCO/DMO and an NHS representative. This session covers how Health intersects with EHC plans and the impact of NHS changes on families. Followed by a consolidated Q&A.\n\n\n\n    Speakers: Penny Roper Associate Designated Clinical Officer (ADCO) for SEND) and Sarah Darcy Strategic Lead for Children and Young People\n\n\n\n11:45 – 12:00 AM | Martha’s Rule | Learn how to better navigate the hospital setting\, escalate concerns and ensure your input is considered in patient care.\n\n\n\n    Speaker: Amy Hunter\, Network Education and Risk Lead Nurse\, Interim Paediatric Critical Care Lead Nurse\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45 AM | Facilitated Discussion: Your Lived Experience | Small group discussions guided by key questions to gather parent feedback on challenges and successes in navigating health services for their children.\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 AM – 13:00 PM | Closing & Our Next Steps | Summarize key themes from the discussion. Clearly explain how the feedback will be anonymised\, shared with the wider PCF\, and used to inform our next steps.\n\n\n \nHybrid Meeting\nEvent details \n\n\n28th April\n\n\n10:30 – 13:00\n\n\nPembury Studio 2\, No 1 Atkins Square\, Dalston Lane E8 1FA\n\n Please book your space and let us know if you will attend in person or online\n\nIs Your Child’s Needs Dominated By Health? \nRegister now for this free hybrid meeting\, hosted by the Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum and delivered by various health professionals looking at \n\n\nThe Health & SEND Landscape (Joint Presentation) | A combined\, cohesive presentation from the DCO/DMO and an NHS representative. This session covers how Health intersects with EHC plans and the impact of NHS changes on families. Followed by a consolidated Q&A.\n\n\n\nFacilitated Discussion: Your Lived Experience | Small group discussions guided by key questions to gather parent feedback on challenges and successes in navigating health services for their children.\n\n\nNext Steps\n\n\n\nThis free hybrid meeting is open to parent/carers of children with SEND in Hackney. \nPlease book your space and let us know if you will attend in person or online\, this will help us to cater for refreshments. A joining link will be shared with those who wish to attend online. Thank you \n\n\n\n\n\nHealth Forum 28th April – Fill in form (Click here to register) \nWeb version: eomail6.com/web-version?p=f03697f8-3426-11f1-8ee9-5dba0f761d12&pt=campaign&t=1775748488&s=2ba267d5b01cf3105d7ef4172ae54eb292e5ed2bd82b41bc22cfa65ea8362fa3
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/health-forum-hspcf-x-health-professionals-hybrid-meeting-on-28th-april/
LOCATION:Pembury Community Centre\, Atkins Square\, Dalston Lane\, London\, London\, E8 1FA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T150000
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UID:14684-1781171100-1781190000@hspcf.org
SUMMARY:HSPCF x IPSEA Training Event: Intro to SEND Law
DESCRIPTION:HSPCF x IPSEA Training Event: Intro to SEND Law \nEvent details \n\n\nThursday 11th of June\n\n\n09:45-15:00\n\n\nOnline (details to be shared closer to event with those who have registered\n\nBooking is essential\n\nWould you like to increase your knowledge and understanding of SEND Law? \nRegister now for a free\, online training session\, hosted by the Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum and delivered by the legal expert team from IPSEA. \nThis training day covers:\n\n• The Law – where to find it; the basic definitions; scope\n• How should a nursery\, school or college help?\n• How should a local authority help?\n• The process to obtaining an Education\, Health and Care (EHC) plan.\n• What should an EHC plan contain?\n• Naming a school/college in an EHC plan.\n\nThe content is particularly relevant for parents and carers who are looking to secure additional support at school and/or an EHC plan for their child\, but would also be suitable for those who already have an EHC plan in place and would like to learn more about the law and how it applies to children and young people.\nThis free online training session is open to parent/carers of children with SEND in Hackney. \nBooking is essential as space is limited. \nIntroduction to SEND Law – Fill in form
URL:https://hspcf.org/event/hspcf-x-shelter-hspcf-x-ipsea-training-event-intro-to-send-law/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Training
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