SEND Summit Agenda

Posted on: 12th March 2026

Hosted by Andrew George MP

SEND SUMMIT
The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston TR13 0SR

 

AGENDA

  1. 09:30 Arrivals, Welcome from Andrew George MP
  2. 09:50 Panel introductions
  3. 10:00 Experiences of the existing system
  4. 10:45 Break
  5. 11:00 Reconvene – Government White Paper – Proposed changes
  6. 12:00 Drawing conclusions – messages from Cornwall to Government
  7. 12:30 Event ends

Before you attend, we would appreciate you completeing two questions in the Form below. Responses will be anonymous, and will help inform the discussion on the day.

https://forms.gle/m11AQDLm1uZV7NFy5

 

PANEL SPEAKERS

  1. Rachel Delourme – Cornwall Council Head of Inclusion and SEND
  2. Dr Jen Blunden – CEO of Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
  3. Lesley Osborne – SENDCO at Heamoor School
  4. Cllr Hilary Frank – Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for Children, Families and Schools
  5. Sarah Howe – Parent
  6. Carolyn Schuoler – Cornwall Parent Carer Forum

 

VENUE – THE OLD CATTLE MARKET


Location & Access

The Old Cattle Market is West of Helston town centre, next to the A394 and close to the Boating Lake. Bus stops nearby.

The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston TR13 0SR

Parking
Located beside the Boating Lake and The Old Cattle Market. Adjacent pay-and-display car parks (including disabled bays), with additional parking across the pedestrian crossing and at St Johns, free car park near Flora Motors.

Public Transport
The Old Cattle Market is well served by regular bus routes connecting Helston with Penzance, Falmouth, Camborne, Redruth, Truro, The Lizard and surrounding villages.

See bus timetables for Helston here.