Tel 07925 232 466
"Signposting and Information Event"
Date / Time Friday 21st September 2018 10:30-14:30
Venue "The Venue" - Grantham Rd, Navenby, Lincoln LN5 0JJ
Cost £ FREE (includes Tea / Biscuits)
No Booking Required - Just Turn Up
23 STANDS CONFIRMED -
BID services Lincolnshire, Buckles Solicitors,
Carers First, Childrens Links,
ESCO, Every-One,
Family Fund, Healthwatch,
Home from Home Care, Liaise,
Linkage Community Trust,
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue,
Lincolnshire County Council SEND Team, Lincolnshire Sensory Services,
Nick Markham Travel Counsellor, PAACT. Penderels Trust, Portland College , Ringrose Law,
Ruskin Mill Trust, SEND South Lincolnshire CCG,
Young People's Learning Provision (YPLP),
Well Head Centre
"NEW LOTTERY GIFT CERTIFICATES"
An Ideal gift for a friend or family member
Why not surprise a friend for Xmas
whilst helping fund raise for LPCF
Subscriptions to monthly draws
6 months - £26.00
12 months - £52.00
At present your chance of winning the top prize each month is 32 : 1
which is much better than the National lottery at 14,000,000 : 1
See our Fundraising page to apply - or drop us an email with your details and your personal message to the recipient
And now for something completely different !!!!
Have you ever thought of giving something back, are you wanting to meet new people,
thinking about improving your skills???
If so, now is your chance to become a volunteer with Lincs PCF.
We are actively recruiting during October 2018 for Parent Carers and others to join us and our team
Want to know more??
Drop us an email with your number
and we will be back to you, or read more
Just before you say - "I could never do that !!!"
REMEMBER LPCF has been run for 12 years successfully by parent carers like yourself
LPCF Award Nominations
Parents, we need you to nominate professionals or organisation / agencies
who have gone the extra mile for you and/or your family
We would like you, as parents to nominate professionals
or teams of professionals who have gone above and beyond for you and/or your child.
Who is your star person or organisation?
Have they given you extra support?
Are they attentive with your child?
Do they deserve recognition?
Do they think outside the box and come up with wonderful ideas?
It could be a SENCO, a teaching assistant, someone from the Local Authority,
a team of Occupational Therapists, a social worker, a volunteer or voluntary organisation.
"3rd County Coffee Event"
(Members Only)
Date / Time
Monday 5th June 2017 10:45-14:00
Venue St Peters Hall, Broadway, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6ST Map
Cost - £5.00 per person (includes refreshments)
Booking Essential - for further information see our Events Page link
As well as helping LPCF gather important parents views and experiences
we have managed to have FOUR top LCC managers to come along
and meet parents for one to one person time with them.
NEVER BEFORE HAVE SUCH TOP MANAGERS AGREE TO MEET PARENTS IN SUCH A WAY
To book a personal appointment please see our Events Page for further details Link
(NB only those booked for the event may book an appointment which will be allocated on the day)
ATTENTION - VERY HIGH IMPORTANCE
On Monday 8th January 2018 a proposed strategy has been announced for consultation regarding Education of SEND children in Lincolnshire.
This is a VERY significant proposed strategy that all Parents and Carers of SEND children need to be aware of and contribute to the consultation whilst the opportunity exists.
LPCF are running dedicated pages to the strategy and we suggest you make sure you are fully aware of what is proposed and what may be happening. 
READ the following on our website
Strategy Summary
Strategy Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
DO
Attend the consultations offered for further information and clarification
Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum - Survey of Service Provision
During Jan-Mar 2018 LPCF will be undertaking this valuable measure of how parent carers and school SENDCos view the services offered to SEND children and their parents.
The Department for Education has funded this survey and will be paying close attention to its findings along with the Local Authority and other service providers.
Survey forms are being distributed through Schools, FE colleges, Pre-Schools, and other Education settings across Lincolnshire.
OR people can complete an online version E-Survey.
GET INVOLVED - HAVE YOUR SAY - MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD !!!
Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum - Parents Workshop Days about SEND
| Day 1 | Day 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Friday 18th May | Friday 15th June |
| Venue | The "Venue" Grantham Road, Navenby, Lincoln LN5 0JJ Map | Tonic Health 5 Broadgate House, Westlode Street, Spalding PE11 2AF Map |
| Worshop 1 Time | 10:00 to 12:00 (Booking Required) | |
| Workshop 1 Details |
An introductory guide. the maze of SEND legislation
(For parents of Children without an EHC plan) | |
| Worshop 2 Tiime | 13:00 to 15:00 (Booking Required) | |
| Workshop 1 Details |
Guiding parents through the maze of the EHCP process
(For parents of Children entering | |
For more information and E-Booking - please see detail on our Events Page | ||
Volunteers Week 1-7 June 2018
LPCF would like to thank our Trustees and other Volunteers for their selfless dedication to our Charity.
During the past year they have covered an estimated 16,000 miles, attended over 300 meetings and given around 3,000 hours of their personal time to benefit parents and carers of SEND children.
If you would like to become a Volunteer or a Trustee please feel free to contact us to discuss what you can offer us and what we can offer yourself. You'd be part of a great team doing great work !
Sign up a Friend and WIN WIN WIN
For a chance to win a £20 prize in each month for June July and August:-
Get a friend or someone from school who has a SEND child to sign up with LPCF.
All they have to do is tick "Friend" whilst registering and add your name to the "details" to get you in the draw. SIMPLE !
Each new member gives you another chance to win during that month.
(Offer not available to Trustees and Volunteers of LPCF)
Carers Week 11-17 June 2018
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
The campaign is brought to life by the individuals and organisations who come together to organise activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is.
For 2017 over 1300 events or activities were planned over Carers Week
As a registered charity, our unique mission is to be instrumental in positive change that helps shape the future for individuals with disabilities and SEN. .
Who are we?
Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum is the official independent parent carer forum in Lincolnshire.
We represent parents and carers of children with disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEN).
We are largely parents and carers of children (of all ages) who have a wide range of disabilities and SEN
What are we trying to achieve?
We aim to improve the quality, range and accessibility of services for families with children that have disabilities and SEN.
We are committed and determined to make sure parents and carers views are heard
What we do for you:
We represent your needs and views with Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (NHS) and other service providers.
Help service providers with their planning and development of services informed by feedback and experiences from parents and carers
Promote best practice.
Mission
LPCF mission is to be instrumental in change that helps shape the
future for families of children with disabilities and SEN.
Vision
LPCF vision is Uniting, supporting and empowering.
