TLC Network is an independent advice and support network for families, carers, young people and children affected by the issues and challenges of living with Special Educational Needs or disabilities. Over the last 4 years Our charity has made a real difference working practically with families at a grass roots level to prevent and overcome barriers and to reduced self-harm, re-offending, child abuse and neglect , segregation , financial poverty , homelessness, bullying and exclusion from school or school activities. We provide an independent advocacy service - inclusion projects - outreach service, training events, clients assessment of needs, direct family and guardians support.

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We are working in conjunction with other professionals and organisations to provide the best possible support and up to date advice and guidance. We provide activities for families to access which includeunder 5’s groups, children’s activity groups, parent and carer support sessions, Adult ADHD advice and guidance and specialist advice and guidance in Special educational needs and disabilities. We also provide training to parents in representing their children in school meetings.

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• We are independent of the statutory services and we believe constructive challenge is healthy.

• Our approach is based on transparency, mutual respect and trust.

• We work collaboratively and in equal partnership; we expect the same in return

• We are parents of children or young people with SEND and collectively make certain decisions

• Our roles are to contribute different perspectives and be as representative as possible of the

  families of children and young people with SEND in Wirral.

• We seek to increase family’s participation and co- production in the developing &

  commissioning of services that affect us

• We work on a pan-disability basis, without exclusion or bias.