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National Network of Parent Carer Forums

Meetings with ministers

35

In the last 12 months

24

Different ministers

10

Lobbying firms used

0

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
26 March 2026Georgia GouldDfERoundtable consultation on SEND reforms and Complex Needs
25 March 2026Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations related to the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
23 February 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterRoundtable to discuss the Schools White Paper and provision of education for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
20 February 2026Georgia GouldDfEBriefing ahead of publication of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
12 February 2026Bridget PhillipsonDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations in advance of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
12 February 2026Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations in advance of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
9 February 2026Georgia GouldDfERoundtable consultation on SEND reforms and Complex Needs
4 February 2026Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations in advance of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
28 January 2026Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations in advance of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
28 January 2026Josh MacAlisterDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations in advance of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
14 January 2026Bridget PhillipsonDfEEngagement ahead of publication of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
14 January 2026Olivia BaileyDfEDiscussion with parents and carers of Early Years children with SEND to hear their views
14 January 2026Georgia GouldDfERoundtable consultation on SEND reforms and Complex Needs
13 January 2026Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations in advance of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
12 January 2026Georgia GouldDfEPresentation at a SEND engagement session hosted by National Network of Parent Carer Forums
6 January 2026Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult organisations in advance of the Schools White Paper (SWP) and SEND Consultation Document
6 January 2026Georgia GouldDfEBriefing and consultation for a live broadcast on SEND
16 December 2025Dr Zubir AhmedDHSCRoundtable to discuss special educational needs and disability
16 December 2025Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) stakeholders in advance of the Schools White Paper
10 December 2025Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) stakeholders in advance of the Schools White Paper
3 December 2025Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) stakeholders in advance of the Schools White Paper
25 November 2025Georgia GouldDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) stakeholders in advance of the Schools White Paper
25 November 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfEPart of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) stakeholders in advance of the Schools White Paper
29 October 2025Georgia GouldDfERoundtable to update SEND Campaign Groups and partner organisations and to seek their input on SEND policy
11 September 2025Georgia GouldDfEIntroductory call for the new Minister to meet with Chairs of the stakeholder group to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) policy and ascertain stakeholder priorities
24 June 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfETo meet a group of parent carers who are steering group members of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums and to hear from the members whilst special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms are being considered by the department
11 June 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfETo discuss the Spending Review outcome for the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system
9 June 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfETo engage with parents and carers in relation to the development of special educational needs and disability (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) reforms and to hear from parents their experiences of what works well and what they'd like ministers to be aware of as they consider SEND reforms
30 April 2025Liz KendallDWPPart of CPTF session is to hear what matters most for these families with disabled children in poverty.
30 April 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfETo discuss the connection between disability and child poverty and what the Child Poverty Strategy should prioritise to ensure better support for disabled families in poverty
30 April 2025Alison McGovernDWPChild Poverty Taskforce meeting focused on the impact of disability on Child Poverty
11 March 2025Catherine McKinnellDfETo hear the views of the Council for Disabled Children's SEND National Stakeholder Group on delivering improved experiences for children, young people, and their families
10 December 2024Stephen KinnockDHSCTo listen to the views of stakeholders.
12 November 2024Catherine McKinnellDfERoundtable for stakeholders to share updates on key issues in the sector, including inclusion in early years, early intevention, workforce training and system changes
18 October 2024Bridget PhillipsonDfETo hear reflections on the current SEND system and pathways for reform

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About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “The National Network of Parent Carer Forums”, “National Network�of Parent�Carer�Forums�(NNPCF)”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.