Southampton Parent Carer Forum

Southampton Parent Carer Forum

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Southampton Parent Carer Forum exists to give a voice to parents/carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) with a disability or special educational need and have an impact to the services that matter to them the most. The Parent Carer Forum has been set up to enable parents/carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) with a disability or special educational need to have a voice and have an impact to the services that matter to them the most. The forum is funded by Contact A Family and the Southampton SEND service.. Southampton Parent Carer Forum welcome parents/carers to join them and make a difference.

For more details contact Vickey Kowal by phone: 07410 411344 or email: [email protected]

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