We want to share with you key events that are being hosted by the SEND service, Parent Carer Forum or partner organisations that could be beneficial for parent/carers with children with SEND.
Parent Carer Forum SEND Survey
Wigan Council and Wigan Parent Carer Forum are working together to listen to the real experiences of families. What you share will help us understand what’s working well and where change is needed so that we can help shape better support and services together. Your voice is so important, and we truly appreciate your time to complete.
The survey closed on the 17th June 2025. Any updates will be shared.
Phased transfer events
The SEND service are hosting annual transition events which will provide you with important information that you will need to consider when preparing for your child’s phased transfer to primary, secondary school or post-16. This is part of the annual reviews and phased transfer’s process.
Preparing for adulthood phased transfer events
Wigan Council’s SEND Team is inviting all parent / carers of young people with an EHC Plan who are due to transition to post-16 settings in September 2026 to join one of our free information sharing sessions. They are also open to parents of young people Y9 upward to start planning that Preparing for Adulthood journey, ask questions and understand this process.
We are offering a range of opportunities including
- Face to face information sharing sessions on the phased-transfer process.
- An online evening information sharing session.
- Face to face information sharing session with young people sharing their experiences, phased transfer processes followed by an open market-place opportunity to speak directly to colleges and providers.
Do I need to book?
Booking is highly recommended at these events, and to attend the online session you must book. Dates and locations vary, and information on these sessions are available on the booking form.
Please make sure you book your place on a Preparing for Adulthood information sharing session.
Early Years, Primary and Secondary school phased transfer events
These sessions have finished for the upcoming academic year, should you wish to find out more you can visit the annual reviews and phased transfers webpages.
Participation event
This event is arranged and organised by the Parent Carer Forum. Please visit our SEND news and updates for updates.
Local Offer Live Event
We host an annual Local Offer Live Event, aimed to bring Wigan’s Local Offer to life in one space for children, young people, parent, carers and professionals to access information. We are joined by professionals from social care, education, health and community sectors so you can speak to them directly in one space.
We will share the details when plans for our next event have been confirmed.