Birmingham Parent Carer Forum
We are a group of voluntary parent carers who have children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Whilst the forum is not a support group, we actively seek to work in collaboration with all parent carers, parent support groups, community groups, schools, voluntary and grassroots organisations to gather voices and experiences to influence change and challenge service design.
What is a Parent Carer Forum?
A parent carer forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children. Their aim is to make sure the services in their area meet the needs of disabled children and their families. They do this by gathering the views of local families and then working in partnership with local authorities, education settings, health providers and other providers to highlight where local services, processes and commissioners are working well, or challenge when changes or improvements need to be made.
Our Work
Upcoming Events
Online SEND Reform Sessions
Join us at one of our upcoming online sessions to share your views on the new proposed SEND Reforms published by the Department for Education. Based on what you know about the reforms so far, you will have the opportunity to: Say what you think is positive about the proposed reforms Highlight what, in your view, has been overlooked Discuss how we can work together to implement the reforms Raise concerns and ask questions Registration Links Tuesday 5th May | 09:30 - 11:00 Tuesday 5th May | 18:00 - 19:30 Thursday 7th May | 12:30 - 14:00
SEND Co-production Training
iSE, Women’s Enterprise Hub, 249a Ladypool Rd, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B12 8LF Monday 11th May 2026
Sensory Impairment Information Event
Deaf Cultural Centre (BID), Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ Wednesday 20th May 2026 Book a ticket
Current Meetings
SEND Co-production Champions Local Offer Directory Panel Autism In Schools Local Offer Directory Panel Preparation for Adulthood Working Group Co-production Community of Practice SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Board Preparation for Adulthood Working Group DBV Programme
Have your say
We are always looking to hear from the Parent Carers of Birmingham. We have created the following survey as a tool to gather feedback from Parent Carers about the services and organisations they use. The survey remains open to be completed at all times and we encourage you to complete it multiple times as your experiences change.
Have your say