SEND Family Voice Torbay is an independent Parent Carer Forum recognised by the Department of Education. 

We are a small, independent, passionate group of volunteers, dedicated to listening and responding positively to the views of parents and carers of SEND children and young people.  Our aim is to make life just that little bit easier by providing mutual support and exchanging information through to influencing policy and practice. We receive an annual grant from the Department for Education, to strengthen and sustain parent carer participation.

SEND Family Voice Torbay work with Torbay Council, the local NHS and other partners to help bring about improvements in SEND services and say hearing from local families vital.

We want to listen to and respond to the needs of parents for our SEND children and young people helping them access services and co-produce a positive change in the planning, commissioning, delivery and review of services. Championing the voice of parents and carers and ensure that the voice of lived experience is heard at every level. This means your voice!

We aim to use our collective voice for change by working co-productively with Torbay Council and other agencies to improve communication and remove barriers for the benefit of SEND families in Torbay. We are welcoming being part of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums, which brings together over 150 parent carer forums in England. Together, these local forums reach over 80,000 families.

Contact Details

Facebook: SEND Family Voice Torbay | Paignton | Facebook

Email: admin@familyvoicetorbay.onmicrosoft.com

Website: Family Voice Torbay

Office: Parkfield House, Paignton.