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Who is SNAP?
SNAP PCF – By Parent Carers, For Parent Carers
We’re an independent, parent-led forum in Central Bedfordshire for families of children and young people with SEND. We connect, support, and empower parent carers — making sure your voice shapes the education, health, and care services our children need to achieve positive outcomes.
Who We Are – SNAP PCF
SNAP PCF (Special Needs Action Panel, Parent Carer Forum) is an independent, parent-led organisation for families of children and young people (0–25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Central Bedfordshire.
We’ve been championing the voices of parent carers since 2013, growing to a community of over 2,000 members. Together, we share real-life experiences, raise awareness of the challenges families face, and work with education, health, and social care services to make things better for our children and young people. We have a Partnership Agreement that sets out how we work in equal partnership with local SEND services snap_pcf_partnership_agreement_final.pdf
What We Do
- Represent parent carers’ voices – sharing lived experiences with Central Bedfordshire Council, local NHS services, and other organisations.
- Work in partnership – sitting on strategic boards and project groups to influence service design and delivery.
- Provide connection and support – bringing families together through events, workshops, training, and online networks.
- Empower families – giving parents the confidence, knowledge, and opportunities to advocate for their children.
Our independence matters. Everything we do is rooted in the understanding that comes from lived experience — we know the challenges families face because we face them too. Whether you’re new to the SEND journey or have been navigating it for years, SNAP PCF is here to listen, support, and make sure your voice helps shape the services our community needs.
Join us as a member and be part of a stronger, connected SEND parent carer community in Central Bedfordshire. To become a member of SNAP you must be a parent of a child or young person with SEND aged 0-25 and live in Central Bedfordshire. Complete our SNAP Membership Form to join.