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Accessing mental health & social care support

ESPCF has published a report highlighting the difficulties that families who have children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) often face when trying to access mental health and social care support, including overnight respite.

Neurodevelopmental pathway engagement report

We've published our report on the key issues and our recommendations for change as a result of your feedback on the challenges faced and support needed for families with children and young people on the neurodevelopmental pathway.

PDA position statement – updated version

An updated version of the co-produced PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) position statement is now available.

Updated ESPCF logo

Read the results of our updated logo poll.

CAMHS parent carer group

An update on the progress of the CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) parent and carer participation group.

SEND inclusion conference summary

Read about the SEND (special educational needs & disabilities) inclusion conference which we recently attended. This is an event for school SENCOs, inclusion managers, and pastoral leads.