“I'm Annie and I've been a parent carer for twenty five years now. My children have a range of additional needs and we've experienced education at both mainstream and specialist. I've been a member of the new Cornwall parent carer forum since June 2024. My background and profession is post-16 education and I am passionate about every child and young person - and every parent carer- being heard.”

“Hi I'm Bex, I am a parent carer of primary and secondary aged children both in mainstream but with different individual needs. I have been a part of the new parent carer forum since summer 2024 and with a background in project management I am looking forward to supporting other parent carers and young people in Cornwall.”

Hello, I'm Becky-Jo. My professional background has been customer service and in administration. I am a parent carer to children in primary mainstream and secondary specialists setting. Our SEN journey started in 2022. I am looking forward to promoting change in our SEN community and helping other parents' carers feel valued and heard.

Hi, I’m Carolyn. I’m a parent carer to a post-16 young person with autism, and I also care for my disabled partner. My older two children are on the spectrum too, so neurodiversity is a big part of our family life. I’ve worked as a teaching assistant in an SEN setting, which gives me insight from both sides as a parent and as a professional. For many years, I managed to navigate education, health, and care fairly smoothly… until my son turned 16. That’s when the “yes, let’s see what we can do” turned into a long list of “no’s.” I joined the Cornwall Parent Carer Forum to make sure parent voices are heard and to show that when Cornwall Council gets decisions right, families thrive but when they don’t, that’s exactly why organisations like CPCF exist.

“Our fantastic network of volunteers spans Cornwall, connecting parent carers with varied experiences of raising children with additional needs. We understand the everyday challenges and triumphs across all educational settings. By sharing our stories, we help shape services that truly work for families. Your perspective matters, wherever you are in your journey. Join us in creating positive change—together, our collective voice ensures every family gets the support they deserve."