Events and opportunities

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.

One survey per child, a diagnosis is not needed and all responses are anonymous and handled with care. The survey closed on the 17th June 2025.

Transition 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 transition to primary, secondary school or post-16. This is part of the annual reviews and phased transfer’s process.

Primary and Secondary school transitions

• When? Thursday 17th July 2025, various times available throughout the day and an option of online
• Where? St Peters Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, WN2 4DN
• Do I need to book? Booking is not essential, but highly recommended so we can contact you ahead of the event. Book your place on a school transition information session (external link).
  

Preparing for adulthood transitions

Details to be confirmed.

Participation event

This event is arranged and organised by the Parent Carer Forum.

• For more information, visit Wigan Parent Carer Forum (external link).

Parent information drop-ins

There are several drop-in’s being hosted across the borough for parent/carers.

The SEND Service are hosting information drop-ins at the family hubs across the borough:

Phased Transfers (Y11-12 focus)

When? 3rd June 2025, 9:30am to 11:30am

Where? Clifton Street Family Hub, Clifton St, Wigan WN3 5HN.

EHC needs assessment

When? 10th June 2025, 9:30am to 11:30am

Where? Mornington Road Family Hub, Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4LG.

Preparing for Adulthood

When? 1st July 2025

Where? Clifton Street Family Hub, Clifton Street, Wigan, WN3 5HN.

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.