Liverpool Parent and Carers - Livpac

08/03/2026

☕ Coffee and Connect – Liverpool Parent Carer Forum

Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person aged 0–25 who may have SEND (diagnosis or not)? Come along and join us for a relaxed evening of coffee, conversation, and support.

📅 Tuesday 10th March
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 Clubmoor Family Hub
40 Utting Avenue, Liverpool, L11 1DQ

This is a welcoming space to meet other parents and carers, share experiences, and access support and guidance.

👥 Guests attending include:
• EHCP Team Caseworker
• Health Visiting Team
• School Health Team

Come along for a coffee and connect with others who understand. 💜

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day 🌸

Today we recognise and celebrate the strength, resilience and love of the women who support children and young people with SEND every single day.

To the mums, grandmas, foster carers, aunties and all the incredible women who advocate, fight for the right support, attend the appointments, write the emails, challenge systems, and still show up with endless love — we see you.

Being a parent or carer of a child or young person with additional needs often means becoming a researcher, a campaigner, a negotiator and a constant voice for your child. It can be exhausting, emotional and at times overwhelming, but your dedication makes a difference every single day.

Today is about recognising that strength.
Today is about saying you are not alone.
Today is about celebrating the power of women supporting women.

To every woman walking this journey — you are doing an incredible job 💜

05/03/2026

💜LivPaC Parental Workshop – Supporting Your Child or Young Person with SEND 💜

Are you a parent or carer wanting to better understand how support works for your child or young person with SEND?
Join LivPaC for a friendly, informative workshop all about the Graduated Approach and how it supports children and young people in educational settings.

🗓 Wednesday 18th March
⏰ 9:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Kensington Children Centre & Family Hub

During the session, we’ll talk about:

✔️ What the Graduated Approach is
✔️ The role of the SENDCo / SEND Lead
✔️ What reasonable adjustments look like in practice
✔️ Working in partnership with your child or young person’s setting
✔️ Supporting key transitions
✔️ When it may be appropriate to request an Education, Health and Care assessment

We’ll finish with a Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions specific to your child or young person.

✨ This session is ideal for parents and carers who want to feel more informed, confident, and empowered when navigating SEND support.

📌 Places are limited – booking is essential 👉 Book here: https://forms.office.com/r/jYwscMPffB?origin=lprLink

Once form is received, we will send out a booking number that secures your spot on the course.

04/03/2026

Coffee & Connect – Liverpool Parent Carer Forum

Wednesday 18th March
10:00am – 11:30am
Venue- TEAM Oasis, Di**le L8

Join us for a Coffee & Connect session for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25 who may be struggling to cope with change.

An Educational Psychologist and Assistant Educational Psychologist will be attending to offer drop-in advice and discussion.

This session will explore:

Supporting children and young people to reduce anxiety linked to their education setting

Improving school attendance

How parents, carers and school staff can work collaboratively to support positive outcomes

Professionals attending:

• EHCP Assessment Team
• SENDIASS
• Health Visiting Team
• School Nursing Team

A relaxed, friendly and supportive space to chat, ask questions and connect – over a cuppa.

Booking is essential
https://forms.office.com/r/NjgtyAhsK1

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03/03/2026

Do you have a child or young person attending LIPA School?

Following reports in the Liverpool Echo that the Department for Education (DfE) has decided the school will close at the end of this academic year, with a 4-week consultation period — we want to hear directly from parents and carers.

📢 Your voice matters.

We would like to understand:

• When were you first contacted about the decision to close?
• Who contacted you — the school, the DfE, or someone else?
• Has the consultation formally started?
• How has communication been handled so far? Has it felt clear, timely and transparent?
• Have you been given information about next steps for your child/young person?

If you feel comfortable sharing your experience (good or bad), please comment below or message us privately at livpacpcf@gmail.com

As a Parent Carer Forum, we are gathering feedback to ensure families’ voices are heard and that communication and support are appropriate during this time.

Please share with other LIPA families.

02/03/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their school placement offers today 🤞✨

We know this can be an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking day for families.

If your child has been offered the school you were hoping for, that’s wonderful news 💜

If not, please try not to panic. You’re not alone, and you do have options. You have the right to:

• Accept the place offered (so your child has a school secured)
• Join waiting lists for other preferred schools
• Appeal the decision if you feel your case should be reconsidered

If your child has additional needs, or you’re unsure about your next steps, please contact your local SENDIASS. They provide free, impartial advice and can guide you through waiting lists, appeals, and understanding your rights.
https://fisd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/service.page?id=6qCmZhoDQko&localofferchannel=0

It can really help to write down any questions you have or things you’re unsure about before making calls or sending emails. Having them written down means you won’t forget anything important and helps you feel more prepared and confident.

Take a breath today. Once you’ve had time to process the decision, you can look at the next steps calmly and clearly.

If you need support or just want to talk it through, reach out. You don’t have to navigate this alone 💬

26/02/2026

If you have any kids at Hillside High School!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Notice: unfortunately due to a leak in school we are unable to open to pupils tomorrow. School will be closed to pupils Thursday and Friday whilst we fix the issue.

We sincerely apologise to families for the disruption.

Pupils can collect a takeaway lunch between 12 and 1pm on each day.

There are a small number of Year 11 pupils who have exams and are expected in school. This is all communicated on Class Charts and emailed to pupils.

Current plans indicate that school will reopen safely on Monday.

All updates and messages will be posted on our social media and shared via Class Charts.

20/02/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE – Local Offer LIVE 2026!

Join us on Wednesday 17th June 2026 | 12pm–6pm

📍 St George’s Hall, Liverpool

Local Offer LIVE brings together:

✨ Parents
✨ Carers
✨ Children & Young People
✨ Professionals

Come and meet a wide range of SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) services all under one roof.

This is your opportunity to:
✔ Speak directly to services
✔ Ask questions
✔ Find out what support is available
✔ Make connections
✔ Learn more about Liverpool’s Local Offer

More information coming soon!

📧 For enquiries: livpacpcf@gmail.com

20/02/2026

💜LivPaC Parental Workshop – Supporting Your Child or Young Person with SEND 💜

Are you a parent or carer wanting to better understand how support works for your child or young person with SEND?

Join LivPaC for a friendly, informative workshop all about the Graduated Approach and how it supports children and young people in educational settings.

🗓 Wednesday 18th March
⏰ 9:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Kensington Children Centre & Family Hub

During the session, we’ll talk about:
✔️ What the Graduated Approach is
✔️ The role of the SENDCo / SEND Lead
✔️ What reasonable adjustments look like in practice
✔️ Working in partnership with your child or young person’s setting
✔️ Supporting key transitions
✔️ When it may be appropriate to request an Education, Health and Care assessment

We’ll finish with a Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions specific to your child or young person.

✨ This session is ideal for parents and carers who want to feel more informed, confident, and empowered when navigating SEND support.

📌 Places are limited – booking is essential 👉 Book here: https://forms.office.com/r/jYwscMPffB?origin=lprLink

Once form is received, we will send out a booking number that secures your spot on the course.

20/02/2026

Contact’s CEO Anna Bird is Co-chair of the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP). Anna says: “It is deeply disappointing to see another leak about SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) reform that will add to the anxiety of families already broken from dealing with a system that do...

16/02/2026

📣 Transition Reviews – Has It Been Done?

We’ve been made aware that some children and young people with EHCPs may have been missed when it comes to their transition reviews — especially at key stages such as:

➡️ Nursery to Reception
➡️ Year 6 to Year 7
➡️ Year 11 to Sixth Form or College

These are significant milestones. A transition review isn’t just a meeting — it’s a vital opportunity to plan properly, ensure the right provision is in place, and make sure the next setting is fully prepared.

If your child or young person is at one of these transition points, we want to know — has it been done?

✔️ Were you meaningfully involved?
✔️ Is the receiving setting fully prepared?
✔️ Has the process worked well — or have there been challenges?

We want to hear all experiences — good and not so good. Your voice helps us understand what is happening locally and ensures no child or young person slips through the net.

Please comment below or email us at livpacpcf@gmail.com

Transitions should be planned, timely and centred around our children and young people. 💜

07/02/2026