Hammersmith & Fulham SEND Area Inspection Outcome
Parentsactive would like to begin by thanking the many parent carers who took the time to complete the Area SEND inspection survey and share their experiences. We know this took time and emotional energy, and those contributions were vital in ensuring that the voices of families in Hammersmith & Fulham informed the inspection process. The inspection outcome reflects feedback gathered from a range of sources across the local SEND system. This included responses from parents…
You’re Not Alone: Understanding SEND Law with Tally and Associates
On Thursday 5th March we hosted a very special event at the Earls Court Community Hub for families navigating the often confusing world of SEND law. Together with Tally & Associates Legal Services, a private law firm that specialises in SEND law, we welcomed parents and carers to the Earls Court Development Hub for a free support session focused on one important message: you are not alone on this journey. A Powerful Message: ‘Parents Are…
Parentsactive Launches New Wellbeing Programme for Parent Carers
On Wednesday 4th February 2026, Parentsactive officially launched its new Wellbeing Programme at the Invention Rooms, White City, bringing together parent carers, partners, and local organisations for a morning focused on emotional, practical, and therapeutic support. Funded by North West London ICB, the programme has been designed in direct response to what parent carers tell us they need most: time, space, and accessible support that recognises the realities of caring. The launch event offered an…
SEND Area Inspections – What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Parentsactive were anticipating and preparing for an Ofsted and the CQC SEND Area Inspection of Hammersmith and Fulham, this autumn term. However, although it did not happen, the information and your experiences you all have shared us are still relevant and important. Staying informed will ensure that we are ready when the time does come, whether it is next term or next year. One thing we are sure of is that it will eventually happen, but…
2025 in Review: A Year of Growth, Change, and Building for the Future
It has been quite a year of growth and many changes for Parentsactive in 2025. We are proud of how far we have come in our journey as a CIC. It hasn’t been easy, but with your support and the continued dedication of our team, we’ve had a memorable year that we can proudly look back on.Earlier in April, we were thrilled to be recognised in the 2025 Civic Honours Award. Our small team of…
New Funding, Bigger Impact: What This Means for Our Community
We are delighted to share that Parentsactive has been awarded funding from the Earls Court Community Fund by The Earls Court Development Company! Nandini, our CEO & Director, and Nighat, our Parent Carer Advocate, were presented with the award at the cheque-giving event on Wednesday 10th September. We are incredibly proud to receive this support, which will enable us to expand our work, reach more parents, and empower them to become strong advocates for their children’s rights, needs, and…
Celebrating 25 Years of Parentactive
Parentsactive marked a very special milestone; 25 years of parent-led support in Hammersmith & Fulham and our journey as an independent Community Interest Company (CIC) with a joyful celebration at Riverside Studios. The event brought together parents, carers, partners and supporters to recognise both our long-standing roots as a parent carer forum and the next chapter of Parentsactive as a CIC working for the benefit of families across the borough. What began 25 years ago…