Hundreds of parents and carers from Cambridgeshire whose children have special needs and or disabilities attended the annual Pinpoint Conference at Burgess Hall in St Ives.

The conference is the twelfth of its kind with two years having been virtual.

Pinpoint is now back to delivering these conferences in person and having a range of SEND services all under one roof for families to speak to.

Every year it gives families the opportunity to access the information and support they need for their children, as well as the chance to give valuable feedback to the county council, health representatives, social care and other service providers.

Pinpoint CEO, Sarah Conboy, said: “Life is particularly difficult for families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Families continue to tell us that if feels tougher than ever.

“This event is a wonderful reminder that all those working on the frontline with our children will do their best, regardless.

“Those of us who have children with special needs and disabilities will tell you how hard it is to get all the information you need to help your child.

“Parents and carers regularly tell us at Pinpoint how good it is to realise they are not alone and days like this, with so much positivity, are a fabulous reminder of that.

“Pinpoint, together with parents, carers and professionals, will continue to do all we can to ensure that parent carers are well-supported and their children get the help they need to have every opportunity in life.”

Mayor of the Combined Authority Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Mayor Dr Nik Johnson, said: “It’s a real honour to be part of today’s event, a genuine privilege to see the invaluable impact that Pinpoint clearly has on so many families’ lives.

“It's hugely reassuring to know that they are not on their own, that this support and guidance is there for them, and that it’s provided by such brilliant, compassionate people.”

(Image: Ken Challenger)

(Image: Ken Challenger)

(Image: Ken Challenger)