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Somerset’s Special Educational Needs and/or Disability annual satisfaction survey (2026) parent carer survey

Welcome to the new Somerset’s Special Educational Needs and Disability annual satisfaction survey (2026).

The survey is for all parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to share their experiences of services over the last 12 months. If you have more than one child with additional needs, then you may complete the survey for each child.

We estimate the survey will take approximately 15 - 20 minutes to complete. If you require any help to complete or would like a paper version, please contact us on 01458 259384 or email getinvolved@somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk.

All information provided will be stored, used and accessed confidentially in accordance with Data Protection legislation. (please visit the website for more information).The individual information provided will only be accessible to Somerset Parent Carer Forum CIC. Your individual survey response will NOT be shared. The only time information will be shared is if it raises a concern for someone’s safety.


The results of the survey will be used to help us to improve services for all families and recognise services families’ value. A thematic summary of the survey results will be shared with Somerset Council and Somerset ICB. A report with the survey findings will be published in September.

Due to being anonymous, this survey is not a suitable way to raise any specific concerns you may have about a service. It is also not suitable for reporting any safeguarding concerns. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please ring Somerset Council on 0300 123 2224.

Consent Statement

By providing consent, you are agreeing that personal information about you will be collected anonymously, stored securely and will not identify anyone personally. The information from the survey will be used to understand the current strengths and potential areas of improvement in Somerset. The anonymised, thematic data will be used and shared with Somerset Council and NHS Somerset ICB.

Once consent has been provided you have the right to withdraw your views and your views will be removed, however where data has been anonymised and amalgamated into thematic responses in certain circumstances it may not be able to be excluded.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
1.How old is your child or young person?(Required.)
2.What is the first part of your postcode? e.g. TA1(Required.)
3.Is your child or young person in: (please select)(Required.)
4.We're interested in 'access to work' and how your young person gets money to support themselves to do things they want to do. Which of the following is true for them (tick all that apply):(Required.)
5.Is there anything you would like us to know about this?
6.Please tell us how you feel about the following statements(Required.)
Yes
Sometimes
No
I don't know
Not applicable
My child or young person has people in their life that they trust and feel safe with?
My child or young person feels like they are part of a group and/or their community?
My child or young person gets to do activities that they enjoy or find interesting?
My child or young person is supported to follow their dreams
My child or young person feels valued by the people around them
My child or young person feels included in their education setting
My child or young person is supported to build their independence
My child or young person is supported to be as healthy as they can
7.Please use this space to tell us anything you would like us to know about this.
8.If you are worried or need something, do you know where to go for information and support?(Required.)
9.Please use this space to tell us anything you would like us to know about this.
10.In the last 12 months have you been able to access support when you need it?(Required.)
11.Please use this space to tell us anything you would like us to know about this.
12.Have you used Somerset’s SEND Local Offer website(Required.)