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Jo Gilliland to step down from NNPCF steering group to take up new role with NHS

Please join us in congratulating Jo Gilliland, our North East Steering Group member on being offered a new role working across the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care System.  Jo will be strategic lead for the keyworking project in the North East and North Cumbria. This means Jo will continue to be at the heart of developing services for children and young people with SEND and builds on the work that she did with both the NNPCF and in her previous role within the NHS.

We will be sorry to see Jo leaving but we are always pleased when colleagues are able to build on their experience and further their careers outside the organisation, especially when they retain links with the SEND world.

Following her announcement Jo said, “Being part of the Parent Carer Forum network, locally, regionally & nationally has been an amazing experience, I have worked with some remarkable people and forged some incredible working relationships and friendships.  I hope to continue to watch the NNPCF & all PCF’s grow & continue their vital work for families, I am lucky enough that my new role will enable me to continue to work with the inspirational PCF’s in my region”

We will be starting the process to replace Jo over the next few weeks.

If you are interested in the role, you must be an active member of your forum in the North East region.

You can find the job description and application forms below:

NNPCF Job description- regional steering group member 09/2021

NNPCF Steering Group Application form

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2022

Interviews will take place the week commencing 7 November 2022

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Welcome to our new Policy and Consultations Lead Claire Fisher and fond farewell to Kay Moore

We are delighted to welcome Claire Fisher to the NNPCF management team. Claire joins as our new Policy and Consultations lead and will lead on our work to make sure that all the feedback from our membership is reflected in the representations that NNPCF make to regional and national government and NHS. This includes formal responses to consultations and out talking points.

Claire joins us with a strong background in Children’s policy and research including a masters degree in SEND education and has been chair of governors of a local school.

Claire replaces Kay Moore who has been a stalwart of the NNPCF for the last 10 years. Before being our Policy and Consultations lead, Kay was a member of the NNPCF steering group. Kay is leaving to take on a senior role in SEND at a local authority.

NNPCF Co-chairs Tina Emery and Mrunal Sisodia said, “We are really excited to welcome Claire to the NNPCF management team. Her passion, knowledge and experience shone through in her application, and we know that she will help us lead the NNPCF through the policy challenges that children and young people with SEND face over the coming years.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Kay for everything she has done for the NNPCF. She has been hugely important in the growth and development of the NNPCF and her work as policy lead has transformed the way in which the NNPCF represents families with SEND at a national and regional level. We will miss her warmth and compassion and wish her all the best in her new role.”

On her appointment, Claire said, “I am delighted to have been given this opportunity to join the NPPCF in representing the collective lived experience of parents. I am passionate about co-production, and I look forward to working with parents and professionals to make a difference for families around the country”

On leaving the team, Kay said, ”After working for the NNPCF for many years, firstly as the steering group member for the London Region and more recently as the Policy Lead it is now time for me to pass the baton on.  It has been a real privilege to be part of the NNPCF and I can honestly say I have loved every minute!  I wish you all the very best as the NNPCF continues to develop as an organisation.  You are all truly amazing.  Keep up the good work!!  

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NNPCF appoints new management team members

The NNPCF steering group are delighted to announce that Sue Cawkwell and Melissa Chesman will be joining the NNPCF management team.

Sue will join as our administrative lead and will work with the board and management team to ensure that the work of the NNPCF is organised and managed in the best possible way. She will be supporting in building the NNPCF’s functions as a community interest company and moving us forward in areas such as management and control of our policies and processes in areas such as HR, legal support and effective delivery of our projects.

Sue said, “I’m delighted to have been given the opportunity to support the ongoing work of NNPCF and look forward to being part of an organisation that has a highly dedicated team with such a strong mission and vision. I have many years management experience within the voluntary sector, specifically within disabled children’s services, together with personal experience as a parent. I’m excited to begin this new role and am looking forward to working hard with the board and management team and be part of moving the organisation forward.”  

Melissa joins as our communications lead, taking over some of the responsibilities currently held by Richard Hobbs who continues on the management team as our IT lead. Melissa will be owning the content of the NNPCF website and social media platforms. She will work closely with Richard on developing a new NNPCF website and reviewing the branding of the NNPCF.

Melissa said, “” I’m super excited to start working for the NNPCF.  The experience I’ve had locally, as chair and administrator for Rutland Parent Carer Voice as well as working for Rutland County Council in their communications team, will help and support the work of the NNPCF going forward. Developing communications on local, regional, and national level will assist in raising the profile of the crucial work the NNPCF does.  Publicising important updates, detailing exciting new developments, such as the imminent release of the SEND review, and promoting the important work our parent carer forums do in their local areas will certainly keep me busy!” 

Sue and Melissa’s appointment represents the growth of the NNPCF – the last few years have seen a significant increase in the volume of work we are involved in and as we have started operations as a community interest company, we are seeking to increase our capacity and capability as an organisation.

Sue and Melissa join the NNPCF management team that is responsible for delivering the core work of the NNPCF. The management team consists of Jacqui Watt (Participation), Richard Hobbs (IT), Kay Moore (Policy and Consultations) and Claire Powers (Finance and Operations). The team work to deliver the strategy and priorities set by the NNPCF steering group.