About the NW Network
The SEND Regional Network Steering Group provide strategic direction for delivering the NW SEND Regional Network.
The NW SEND Regional Network reports to the NW Association of Director of Children Services (ADCS) SEND and health Sub group. This is an established Network of Local Authority Children's Services Leads and Health Leads. The governance through the ADCS subgroup ensures that the the SEND Regional Network delivers against local and regional priorities.
This enables the NW SEND Regional Network to identify emerging themes, address these with the support of the ADCS Subgroup and the Delivering Better Outcomes Partnership, to deliver a robust and sustainable platform for SEND Delivery and Accountability across the North West Region.
Meet the NW Steering Group
Dr Cathy Hamer
North West SEND Regional Network Lead
Michael Kemp (Chair)
Head of Children & Young People with Additional needs Service
Rochdale Council
Sharon Fryer
Assistant Director
Integrated Children's Health
St Helen's Council
Dr Shirley Woods-Gallagher
Assistant Director Education (SEND)
Oldham Council
Julie Hicklin
SEND Lead
Manchester Council
Susan Hayward
SEND Lead
Blackburn with Darwen Council
Karen Gleave
SEND Lead
Liverpool Council
Karen Harris
SEND Lead
Trafford Council
Angela Steadmen
North West IASS Consortium Representative
Debbie Wood
North West IASS Consortium Representative
Michelle Morris
Designated Clinical Officer
Salford
Julie Hoodless
Designated Clinical officer
St Helen's
Justine Bailey
Trafford Parent Carer Forum
Andrea Greenwood
Oldham Parent Carer Forum
Erica Douglas-Osbourn
Bury STARS
Izzy Wood
Bury STARS
Kath Bromfield
NW Representative, NNPCF
Kate Hurn
NW participation Advisor
Contact
Barry Jones
Preparation for Adulthood
Lucy Charters
NW PEP Representative
Rochdale Council