Bexley Voice

Description:
Bexley Voice offer parents and carers the opportunity to talk with those supporting SEND families in Bexley, to help them gain a clearer picture of families lived experiences with SEND children, enabling them to build on good practice and improve the journey for families in the future.
The Lived Experience session is not so much of benefit to the parents, it is more about providing an opportunity for the LA (Local Authority) and ICB (Integrated Care Board) to speak with parents regarding a service area in need of improvement and/or that the parents have flagged up as needing to be reviewed.

Why attend?

• Get your voice heard
• Improve services for SEND families through co-production with service provider
• Improve communication and joined up working between you and professionals
• Know that you are being listened to 

Previous sessions included:
2024: EBSA; ADHD; Speech and Language and OT therapies
2023: Preparing for Adulthood; Downs Syndrome
2022 and previous years: Specific Advice and Support; Securing an educational setting for my child; Seeking advice and support for my child with additional needs;  Noticing there were differences in my child’s development

Who can attend?
They are available to Bexley Voice members.  If you are not a member, click on the button below to apply to join (free membership is open to parents and carers of children or young people with special needs or disabilities who live and/ attend a Bexley borough educational setting).

Do I need to book?
Yes, spaces are limited. you will need to complete the booking form on our events calendar.

Main contact for more information:
Please contact: alison.barnes@bexleyvoice.org.uk

When are they held?
Various dates. Click on the events calendar for more information and to book a place.