Charities & Partnership Organisations

Charities and Partnership Organisations

As the Parent Carer Forum for Essex, we want to hear from as many families as possible so we can share a strong, collective voice and help improve services for children and young people with SEND.

If you are a charity, voluntary organisation or business that supports families of children or young people with SEND, your staff and the families you work with have valuable insight into what is working well and what needs to change. By working in partnership with us, we can make sure those experiences and views are heard and represented.

As a stakeholder at the table with ECC and the ICB, we are regularly involved in shaping services, co-producing documents and contributing to key projects. Partnering with us ensures your organisation’s views — and the voices of the families you support — are included in this work.

We would meet with you regularly to hear feedback, identify common themes, and share updates on changes within services. Your contribution would be recognised in any work you help shape.

Partnering with EFF means;

• Stronger influence: Partnership strengthens your organisation’s ability to influence decisions at a strategic level.
• Better outcomes for families: Sharing insight helps ensure services are designed around real needs, not assumptions.
• Early access to information: Partners often hear about upcoming changes, consultations or opportunities sooner.
• Joined-up working: Partnership reduces duplication and ensures families receive consistent messages across organisations.
• Visibility and recognition: Your organisation’s role and expertise are acknowledged in wider SEND discussions and developments.

To find out more contact hello@essexfamilyforum.org