Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice (DPCV) are a registered charity run by volunteers who are parent carers for children and young people who are disabled and /or have special educational needs.

The members are all deeply passionate about what they do. We are independent from the Local Authority, but work together with services across, health, education and social care to ensure the parent carer voice is heard.

  • We do this to improve services to ensure all young people get to have an equitable opportunity to realise their potential.
  • Our aim is to empower parent carers, by networking and sharing knowledge
  • We do this so parent carers do not feel they are alone.

To contact DPCV, please email: info@derbyshireparentcarervoice.org or take part in one of the events.

Derbyshire Parent Carer Forum Dates

Online Presentation from Dan Careless, the Strategic Lead for Schools and Learning at Derbyshire County Council about ongoing developments and changes in the Derbyshire Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) system.

Dan is happy to respond to questions from parent carers. However, it would be helpful if you submit questions ahead of the meeting, by Monday 16th September – you can do so by e-mailing info@derbyshireparentcarervoice.org

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions on the day but please note that he will not be able to respond to questions about your child’s individual case or school. We hope you are able to join the presentation and Q&A.

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024, 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Don't forget to book your place!

Date: Thursday 19 September 2024, 11:00am to 12:30pm
Don't forget to book your place!

Newsletters

View the latest DPCV Newsletters or download a copy to share with friends and relatives.

Information

We provide support and information which we share with you via the DPCV website, face-to-face meetings, our newsletter which we distribute to parent and carers school's and other partners, and via social media.

Peer-to-Peer Support

Some of the best support and ideas come from talking with others in a similar situation who can empathise and share what works for them.

Events - Workshops and Specialist speakers

Information is power - we aim to keep you up to date with speakers on education, health and social care related matters.

View all DPCV Events