About Us

Our Mission

SEND Wolves Forum exists to ensure that parent carers of children and young people with SEND are actively involved in shaping the services that affect their lives.

We champion lived experience, promote inclusive and respectful partnership working, and work alongside education, health and social care services so that children and young people with SEND in Wolverhampton can achieve the best possible outcomes.

What We Do

SEND Wolves Forum works with families, services and local partners to make sure the voices of parent carers are heard and acted upon.

Influence SEND Services

We influence services by working with education, health and social care partners

Work Together with Families

By bringing families together we can exchange resources, experiences and build confidence.

Providing Information

We provide information and guidance to families to help navigate SEND services and what is available. 

Represent Voices

We represent parent voices to ensure they both feel heard and have a say in what is afforded to them.

Community

Our community brings parent carers together to share experiences, support one another and help shape better services for children and young people with SEND in Wolverhampton. Whether you want to connect with other families, have your voice heard, or find out what’s happening locally, the forum is here to help you feel informed, included and supported.

Our Core Values

Young woman in casual clothes stands at a flipchart drawing an upward-trending graph, presenting to a seated group that includes a person using a wheelchair. Green banner at top reads "TRANSPARENCY," symbolizing open communication and clear information sharing.

Being open, honest and accountable with how we work.

Colorful handmade paper chain of diverse children holding hands in a circle, including figures using wheelchairs and mobility aids, surrounded by crayons and pencils on a yellow background. Orange banner at top reads "INCLUSION," celebrating diversity and belonging.

Ensuring all parents and carers feel welcome and heard.

Professional man stands at a flipchart drawing with a marker while a woman seated in a wheelchair listens attentively in a bright meeting room. Pink banner at top reads "RESPECT," highlighting mutual respect and inclusion in collaborative settings

Valuing the lived experiences of carers, parents and their children.

Family group (parents, young girl with teddy bear) sitting together, engaged in attentive conversation with a professional facing them. Blue banner at top reads "CO-PRODUCTION," emphasising families and services working together as equal partners.

Working together with parents, carers and professionals to shape decisions.

Support for Parents of Children with SEND