LEEDS PCF

The Ofsted and CQC SEND inspection report for Leeds has now been published.
You can read it here, along with our response below:
🔗 https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304690

We welcome the publication of the recent Ofsted and CQC SEND inspection report for Leeds.

Parent carers across Leeds have consistently shared their experiences with us, and we recognise many of the issues highlighted in this report. In particular, families have long raised concerns about delays in assessment, difficulties accessing support and the impact this has on children, young people and their families.

We appreciate the opportunity to have contributed to the inspection process and to ensure that the voices of parent carers were heard. It is important that these lived experiences have been clearly reflected in the findings.

There must now be a strong and sustained focus on delivering meaningful improvements for children and young people with SEND and their families.

We remain committed to working collaboratively with partners to ensure that services improve and that families receive the timely, effective support they need and deserve.

We’re looking for volunteers to support us at some of our events🙏

If chatting to people face-to-face feels a bit daunting, this could be a great way to get involved. The role is simple - you’ll help by typing up comments and feedback from the session onto Padlet, an online noticeboard we use to collect feedback.

You'll be helping us to capture what families are saying, and making sure that every voice is heard.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear from you. Just get in touch with us at: [email protected]

The Leeds SEND Youth Council are proud to be hosting a special event for Disability Pride Month:

🌟 This is Us: Proud to Belong - A SEND Celebration 🌟

📆 Wednesday, 22nd July
🕐 10:30am - 2:30pm (drop in anytime)
📍 Leeds Kirkgate Market Event Space (food hall)

The Leeds SEND Youth Council are a group of young people with special educational needs and disabilities who work together to share their views and help make Leeds more inclusive.

This event is all about bringing people together so no one feels alone - celebrating identity, raising awareness, and sharing voices.

What to expect:
👉 Creative activities like badge-making, flag design and fidget toy making
👉 A sensory area
👉 Performances
👉 Information stalls and support
👉 A welcoming space to connect with others

Everyone is welcome!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsUsEvent22ndJuly

Let’s come together, be proud of who we are, and celebrate our community