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Join us for our 2026 SEND Conference, created especially for parent carers.This is a multi-agency information event, where you can meet and speak directly with teams from health, education and social care, as well as organisations from across our SEND network.
Find information, advice and support for families of children and young people with SEND, alternative needs and/or disabilities.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Our SEND Conference is a friendly and welcoming event designed to bring parent carers, professionals and SEND organisations together in one place.
On the day, you can:
Explore our marketplace and meet teams from health, education and social care, alongside organisations from across our SEND network.
Speak directly with professionals, ask questions and find out about the support and services available to you and your family.
Attend short information sessions throughout the day on a range of SEND-related topics.
Access free, private 1-to-1 sessions with Irwin Mitchell, which can be booked on the day.
Take some time for yourself with wellbeing activities provided by Northumberland Parent Carer Forum.
Connect with other parent carers, share experiences and meet people who understand some of the challenges families may face.
Enjoy refreshments and a buffet lunch during the day.
There is a dedicated wellbeing area, to get some respite and top up your battery.
There’s no expectation to attend every session. You can plan your day around what is most useful to you, whether that’s attending talks, visiting the marketplace, speaking to professionals or simply connecting with other parent carers.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS & AGENCIES:
Please take a look at out full event brochure for a full list of speakers and market hall stall holders here: https://npcf.co.uk/2026-send-conference
Each speaker session is 20 minutes long followed by a Q&A.
The speaking programme will be as follows:
10:00am – Statutory Assessment Team – Dorothy Ricketts
10:40am – 0–19 Team – Samantha Anderson
11:20am – Paediatric Physiotherapy Team – Rachel Macloughlin & Gerasimos Taflampas
12:00pm – Be You Team – Emma Hollywell
12:40pm – Education Welfare – Michelle Clapperton
1:20pm – Early Help / Family Hubs – Jean Hedley
2:00pm - Toby Henderson Trust Pre/Post Autism Diagnostic Support - Sheila Davies
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
We have arranged for free transport to the event for those who require it, to request it please fill in this form and we will be in touch.
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ACCESSIBILITY:
The space is wheelchair accessible, there are accessible toilets and a changing places. We do not have a specific quiet space but we do have a wellbeing room. If you have any specific accessibility questions please email [email protected].
CONTACT:
[email protected]
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County Hall, Front Car Park, Morpeth First School, Morpeth, NE61 2AP, United Kingdom
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