Family Voice Surrey

Family Voice Surrey FVS break down barriers for children with SEND, by challenging and shaping local decisions, and policies to effect change. View our events, news and projects.

Family Voice Surrey champions the needs and rights of SEND families in Surrey: families with children or young adults up to the age of 25 who have special educational needs, chronic illnesses, including mental health conditions, or disabilities. Family Voice Surrey's vision is clear: cultivate a diverse and inclusive society where parents and carers feel valued and listened to and all children and

young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are supported to reach their full potential. We provide informative guidance to parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs aged 0-25 in Surrey, and shine a light on the challenges that SEND families come up against. We elevate the voices of SEND families, gather and champion parents and carers’ views, and empower them to address assumptions made on behalf of children with additional needs. We represent SEND families in Surrey with authenticity, transparency, and accountability. Together we're stronger; together, we can make a difference. Registered charity number 1175460

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SEND Reform – Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) Consultation📢 Your voice is needed!The Government has launched a co...
03/09/2026

SEND Reform – Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) Consultation

📢 Your voice is needed!

The Government has launched a consultation on Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) as part of the wider SEND Reforms. The consultation is open until 18 September 2026, and Family Voice Surrey will be submitting a collective parent carer response based on what you tell us.

We'd also encourage you to complete the Government consultation individually, but we want to make sure our collective response reflects as many Surrey parent carer experiences and views as possible.

💬 There are three ways you can share your feedback with us:
🖥️ Join our online engagement session
📅 10 September
🕛 12:00pm
A chance to discuss the proposals, share your experiences, and tell us what matters most to you.
👉 Scan QR code or sign up here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../01c635c3-3864-4d74...

📝 Complete our short feedback form
👉 Scan QR code or access the form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

Email us directly with your feedback to [email protected] or directly to the government at [email protected]

As we did for the wider SEND Reform consultation, we've chosen not to complete the Government's consultation form directly. Instead, we'll submit a detailed response by email, allowing us to provide richer feedback and better represent the collective views of Surrey parent carers.

The Government's proposals include:
✅ Earlier support to help prevent placement breakdowns and long periods out of education, while ensuring EOTAS remains available for children who need it.
✅ Improving the quality of EOTAS provision so it is safe, high-quality, regularly reviewed, and focused on helping children achieve their goals.
✅ Clearer responsibility and accountability, including the role of local authorities in overseeing EOTAS arrangements.
✅ Higher standards for EOTAS providers, including considering national quality standards and how these should be monitored.
✅ Better support for children with health needs, helping them access education sooner, stay connected to learning during periods of absence, and return to school where appropriate.
✅ Safer use of online education, with clear expectations for schools and local authorities when using accredited online providers.

🙏 Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and help us ensure Surrey families are heard.

Come and meet Family Voice Surrey at the Mini Volunteers’ Fair on the 9th September in Guildford. Free to attend, no nee...
02/09/2026

Come and meet Family Voice Surrey at the Mini Volunteers’ Fair on the 9th September in Guildford. Free to attend, no need to book, parking on site. We look forward to seeing you. Please see poster/website for more details: https://surreyca.org.uk/events/mini-volunteers-fair/

02/09/2026

✨Referrals open for Waverley Outreach Hub September 2026!✨

Our free community-based sessions support young people aged 7–16 who are struggling to attend, engage, or finding it hard to access community spaces.

With the help of our small animal friends 🐰💚, we focus on emotional regulation, confidence and gentle re-engagement.
Sessions will run on a Friday afternoon, starting on Friday 11th September 2026

📩 Referrals now open, please contact [email protected].

02/09/2026

Back to School Support for Parents and Carers 📚

The start of a new school year can be an exciting time, but it can also bring challenges for children and parents alike. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, struggling with transitions, managing sensory needs, or finding school attendance difficult, Family Learning is here to support you.

This September, we're offering a range of FREE online courses and workshops designed to provide practical strategies, expert guidance, and a supportive space for parents and carers.

Topics include:
✅ Supporting sensory needs (ASD, ADHD and more)
✅ Understanding and navigating anxiety
✅ Managing anger and meltdowns positively
✅ Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)
✅ Understanding masking
✅ Building resilience and self-esteem
✅ Supporting neurodiverse children
✅ Starting school with confidence

👉 Enrol today and gain tools to help support your child through the school year ahead. Link in comments ⬇️

02/09/2026

🎒 The summer holidays are nearly over, and we're looking ahead to the new school year! 📚

We're excited to be offering a range of courses and workshops for parents and carers of autistic children and young people throughout September. Whether you're looking for practical strategies, information, or support from others who understand, we'd love for you to join us.

📧 To book a place or find out more, please email: [email protected]

September Sessions:

📍 EarlyBird Plus (6-week course)
🗓 Starts 8 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 10:00am - 12:30pm

📍 EarlyBird Plus (6-week course)
🗓 Starts 9 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 6:00pm - 8:30pm

📍 Teen Life (6-week course)
🗓 Starts 9 September
📍 In Person
⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am

📍 Autism & Sleep Workshop
🗓 17 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm

📍 Transitions Workshop
🗓 24 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm

📍 Autism & Girls Workshop
🗓 29 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

📢 Join Family Voice Surrey for a free online webinar on Appeals and Judicial Review (JR)!Learn more about the appeals pr...
23/08/2026

📢 Join Family Voice Surrey for a free online webinar on Appeals and Judicial Review (JR)!

Learn more about the appeals process and Judicial Review in this informative session led by Rob Price from HCB Solicitors. With lots of opportunity for Q&A.

📅 Date: 22 September
💻 Online Microsoft Teams
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:30pm

Whether you're supporting a child or young person with SEND or simply want to understand your rights and options, this webinar is a great opportunity to gain expert guidance.

👉 Sign up here: 985fc5ad-feff-44be-b74f-a60b7b2d0dd3@47850cc7-0029-456e-a39f-868909baf60b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/985fc5ad-feff-44be-b74f-a60b7b2d0dd3@47850cc7-0029-456e-a39f-868909baf60b

SEND Reform – Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) Consultation📢 Your voice is needed!The Government has launched a co...
21/08/2026

SEND Reform – Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) Consultation

📢 Your voice is needed!

The Government has launched a consultation on Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) as part of the wider SEND Reforms. The consultation is open until 18 September 2026, and Family Voice Surrey will be submitting a collective parent carer response based on what you tell us.

We'd also encourage you to complete the Government consultation individually, but we want to make sure our collective response reflects as many Surrey parent carer experiences and views as possible.

💬 There are three ways you can share your feedback with us:

🖥️ Join our online engagement session
📅 10 September
🕛 12:00pm
A chance to discuss the proposals, share your experiences, and tell us what matters most to you.
👉 Scan QR code or sign up here: 01c635c3-3864-4d74-be41-94efe5b6edd6@47850cc7-0029-456e-a39f-868909baf60b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/01c635c3-3864-4d74-be41-94efe5b6edd6@47850cc7-0029-456e-a39f-868909baf60b

📝 Complete our short feedback form
👉 Scan QR code or access the form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xwyFRykAbkWjn4aJCbr2C4_ogL1Ovu9Pt3SCDmV58xNUMkRSQUhXNFlSTFRJRVNBVjlOUkRKV1hNSi4u

Email us directly with your feedback to [email protected] or directly to the government at [email protected]

As we did for the wider SEND Reform consultation, we've chosen not to complete the Government's consultation form directly. Instead, we'll submit a detailed response by email, allowing us to provide richer feedback and better represent the collective views of Surrey parent carers.

The Government's proposals include:

✅ Earlier support to help prevent placement breakdowns and long periods out of education, while ensuring EOTAS remains available for children who need it.

✅ Improving the quality of EOTAS provision so it is safe, high-quality, regularly reviewed, and focused on helping children achieve their goals.

✅ Clearer responsibility and accountability, including the role of local authorities in overseeing EOTAS arrangements.

✅ Higher standards for EOTAS providers, including considering national quality standards and how these should be monitored.

✅ Better support for children with health needs, helping them access education sooner, stay connected to learning during periods of absence, and return to school where appropriate.

✅ Safer use of online education, with clear expectations for schools and local authorities when using accredited online providers.

📖 Read more about the consultation:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/send-reform-education-otherwise-than-at-school/send-reform-education-otherwise-than-at-school-what-parents-and-carers-of-children-and-young-people-need-to-know

📝 Complete the Government consultation here:
https://consult.education.gov.uk/accountability-and-special-schools/send-reform-education-other-than-at-school/

Every parent carer voice matters. Whether your child has experience of EOTAS or not, your views will help shape our response and influence future policy.

🙏 Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and help us ensure Surrey families are heard.

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Family Voice Surrey, Astolat, Coniers Way, Guildford
Leatherhead
GU47HL

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