Powys Parenting Forum

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The Powys Parenting Forum represents the experiences and voices of parents, and their children, across the county.

When we refer to ‘parents’ we mean this as an inclusive term encompassing anyone undertaking a parenting role: parents (both dads and mums), grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, special guardianships, kindship carers or anyone with parental responsibility.

No special qualifications are needed to be a Parent Community Representative, all we ask is that you can spare a few hours, four times a year to attend the parenting forum meetings. Meetings are held online every quarter, with an in-person meeting at the end of the year, and you will receive ongoing support, guidance and training during your time on the forum.

What do you get out of it?

  • Training on participation and safeguarding.
  • Information and resources that you can read in an easy way and share with other parents.
  • Opportunities to represent your community at Wales wide level in meetings or events.
  • A link to an organisation or named person in your local area who can provide timely support.
  • Support and guidance.
  • Gain skills in communication and organisation, which can be useful in applying for work.

For more information about the Parent Community Representative role, please click here: Parent Community Representative Role Description.pdf

Our next Parenting Forum meeting is: Monday 22 September 2025 (Time TBC).

Fancy getting involved? Send us an email at haveyoursay@powys.gov.uk and put 'Parenting Forum' in the subject line.

The Powys Parenting Forum represents the experiences and voices of parents, and their children, across the county.

When we refer to ‘parents’ we mean this as an inclusive term encompassing anyone undertaking a parenting role: parents (both dads and mums), grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, special guardianships, kindship carers or anyone with parental responsibility.

No special qualifications are needed to be a Parent Community Representative, all we ask is that you can spare a few hours, four times a year to attend the parenting forum meetings. Meetings are held online every quarter, with an in-person meeting at the end of the year, and you will receive ongoing support, guidance and training during your time on the forum.

What do you get out of it?

  • Training on participation and safeguarding.
  • Information and resources that you can read in an easy way and share with other parents.
  • Opportunities to represent your community at Wales wide level in meetings or events.
  • A link to an organisation or named person in your local area who can provide timely support.
  • Support and guidance.
  • Gain skills in communication and organisation, which can be useful in applying for work.

For more information about the Parent Community Representative role, please click here: Parent Community Representative Role Description.pdf

Our next Parenting Forum meeting is: Monday 22 September 2025 (Time TBC).

Fancy getting involved? Send us an email at haveyoursay@powys.gov.uk and put 'Parenting Forum' in the subject line.

  • Powys Parenting Forum - Thursday 1 May 2025

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    Welcome and introductions

    The meeting began with introductions from members, who shared their parenting backgrounds, roles, and reasons for attending the forum which included experiences with additional needs, home-schooling and advocacy.

    Expectations

    The group discussed and agreed on a set of guidelines for the forum, emphasizing confidentiality, a no-judgment environment, respecting other people’s opinions, active listening with one speaker at a time, and ensuring meetings remain enjoyable for attendees.

    Powys Parenting Strategy – a brief overview

    The forum's purpose is based around the Powys Parenting Strategy, this was discussed during the meeting, and the following information was shared:

    • Actions from the Strategy include to review and improve support for families by evaluating current provisions, ensuring equality, and identifying development areas based on extensive consultation feedback.
    • The consultation process for the strategy included surveys and events, gathering input from parents and professionals. Over 534 responses highlighted key family challenges such as anxiety and mental health, the need for better support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), smoother school transitions, guidance for parenting teenagers, and resources for internet safety.
    • A multi-sector steering group oversees strategy development, with a dynamic action plan designed to adapt to evolving family needs and priorities.

    Introduction to the parenting webpage

    The group discussed Powys County Council website's parenting area, which provides information and resources for parents. Discussion also mentioned the council’s website as a whole. Participants noted navigation difficulties and suggested a more holistic, user-friendly website approach, emphasizing improved communication and accessible information for parents.

    Next steps

    The meeting concluded with follow-up tasks, including participants were asked to review the parenting webpage, and provide feedback on its usefulness and accessibility at the next meeting.

    It was agreed that the next forum should be held before the summer holidays in July with a date and time to be agreed in due course.

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