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John Coughlan Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Children's Services Hampshire County Council. Hampshire Parent Carer Network Third Annual General Meeting. HPCN is…. Independent Parent lead The recognised parent carer forum in Hampshire
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John CoughlanDeputy Chief Executive & Director of Children's ServicesHampshire County Council
HPCN is… • Independent • Parent lead • The recognised parent carer forum in Hampshire • A member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forum’s • Soon to have charitable status
HPCN has… • Co-produced Hampshire’s Short Break Statement • Surveyed and presented parent/carer views to HCC and partner agencies • Advocated for improvements in the transition into Adult Services • Fully engaged with all aspects of the SEND reforms
HCC is… • Committed to advancing co-production with parent/carers in Hampshire • Committed to support HPCN as the lead organisation for Parent/Carers in Hampshire • Committed to work in partnership with HPCN • Recognises the value of parent participation and engagement to improving outcomes for children and young people
The future is… • HPCN continuing to involve more and more parents and carers • HPCN going from strength to strength • Everyone doing their best for the children and young people in Hampshire • Facing the challenges and opportunities together
Thank you and enjoyHampshire Parent Carer Network’sThirdAnnual General Meeting