Terms of Reference Purpose / Mission Richmond SEND Family Voice exists to work in partnership with the Local Authority (Achieving for Children) and other public services to develop measureable changes and improvements for children & young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and their families. How = Partnership We will work in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sector organisations to achieve this purpose. In light of the changes within the Children’s & Families Act 2014, we will learn and develop together new ways of working to achieve shared, agreed goals. Richmond SEND Family Voice believes that by working collaboratively as a ‘critical friend’ with a constructive, solution focussed approach we will best serve the families we represent. We will take care to constantly review our activities to ensure our work is sustainable and retains focus on our purpose. Our membership includes residents of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames who are families of child or young person with Special Educational Needs & Disability (ages 0-25). We also include those who use SEN services within Richmond, whether they are resident in the borough or not. Membership includes parents & carers and children & young people. Richmond SEND Family Voice will facilitate a constant communication cycle between the steering group and the wider membership. Richmond SEND Family Voice will empower the families of children and young people with additional needs or disabilities to obtain the best possible education, care and services by becoming partners in the shaping of family focused services.
RSFV v4 – 10th July 2014 (R-WR) updated 21st Nov.2014
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