Within this section, you can find the results of surveys carried out by the forum. The feedback we receive from parents and carers is always used anonymously.
Your views are incredibly important. The information gathered through these surveys helps us understand the experiences and needs of families with children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
We use this feedback to inform and influence the work we do locally, regionally and nationally. By sharing parents’ experiences, we aim to help improve services, support, and outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.
Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Pilot
Somerset Parent Carer Forum has been involved in the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS)pilot programme.
The Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme supports schools to better understand and meet the needs of neurodivergent children and young people, including those who may be autistic, have ADHD, or other forms of neurodiversity. The programme focuses on improving inclusive practice in schools by strengthening collaboration between education, health services, and parent carers.
As part of this work, parent carers from participating schools were invited to complete surveys at both the beginning and the end of the school year. These surveys helped gather feedback about families’ experiences and the impact of the programme within schools.
The results from these surveys can be found below.
SEND Annual Survey
Somerset Parent Carer Forum carries out a SEND Annual Survey to understand the experiences of parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) across the county.
The survey gives families an opportunity to share their views on education, health, social care, and the support they receive. All responses are anonymous and help us build a clear picture of what is working well and where improvements are needed.
The feedback gathered through the annual survey helps inform our work with local services and decision-makers. By sharing the voices and experiences of families, we aim to influence positive changes and improve support for children and young people with SEND and their families.