For 2026/27 – Swindon SEND Families Voice have chosen the following 9 outcomes to focus on.
This has been shaped by what families consistently tell us matters most to them. It draws on the key themes that emerge from the feedback and survey responses we receive from parents and carers.
- Continue emphasising that clear, timely communication from all professionals is essential so parents, carers, children and young people always know what is happening and feel included.
- To collaborate with the LA and Health Partners to enhance the quality and timeliness of EHCPs and Annual Reviews.
- Improve the experience of children, young people, and their families during key transitions, from early years to secondary school and into adulthood. Preparing for Adulthood covers not only education but also employment, health, social care, independent living, and wider life needs.
- Supporting families to get the right help to accessible information, so every child and young person with SEND can progress, with timely, high‑quality, individualised support, including Mental Health and the NDC Pathway.
- Gather evidence on barriers to full‑time education and emphasise the role of inclusion, reasonable adjustments, and family support in helping children and young people return.
- Promote early intervention by showing how timely support can prevent challenges from escalating and by clearly signposting families to services before they reach crisis point.
- Grow the reach and accessibility of our forum so more parents and carers feel supported and well‑informed about SEND services in Swindon.
- Working with other parent carer groups to support and signpost services for our families
- Continue working with our strategic partners to co‑produce key programmes in Swindon, including the SENDi & AP Strategy (Impact Groups 1-5), ensuring family voices are heard and help shape decisions throughout.
