Pinpoint Annual Conference
We’re delighted to invite you to the Pinpoint Cambridgeshire Annual Conference 2026, taking place on 10 March 2026 at The Burgess Hall, St Ives. This year’s theme is “Empowering Families” 💙
This free, one-day event brings together parent carers, professionals, and local services for a supportive, practical, and empowering day, designed to give families the knowledge, confidence, and connections to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
What to expect on the day
On the day, you’ll be welcomed by the Pinpoint Cambridgeshire Parent Carer Forum team, who will be on hand throughout the Conference to support attendees and help you make the most of the day.
We’re thrilled to kick off the day welcoming Dean Beadle, an autistic speaker and trainer, who will deliver the keynote with his practical, thought-provoking, and humorous insights. Martin Purbrick (Director of Children’s Services) will update on the ‘Inclusion for All’ framework, while a colleague from Cambridgeshire Health Service will explain what recent service changes mean for children and young people with additional needs. Nigel Denning (CCC) will introduce the Families First approach, showing how local services are working together to better support children, young people, and families.
You can view a virtual walk around the venue on this video.
Workshops
The morning programme includes two workshop slots, with a range of expert-led sessions designed to be practical, informative and relevant to parent carers and professionals.
Session 1 – 11:05am
- Sleep Workshop – Suzi Dyson
- Autism Workshop – Dr Venkat Reddy
- Sensory Mapping and Parental Resilience – Sarah Guscott
- Benefits Workshop – Michelle King
Session 2 – 11:45am
- Trauma-informed Practice – Joanna Stanbridge
- Sensory Needs (title TBC) – Nicola Foreman and Gerald Maidens (Cambridgeshire County Council)
- Literacy Difficulties – CCC Specialist Teachers
- Disability Confident Employment – Fleur Patten
When booking, attendees will be asked to select one workshop per session (a maximum of two workshops in total – one at each time slot).
You are also very welcome to book just one workshop, or none at all, depending on what works best for you.
Scroll down for more information on the content of each workshop.
Marketplace
Our marketplace of local services will be open from 11am to 2:15pm and is a drop-in space. Attendees are free to visit at any point during this time to access information, advice and support from a range of local organisations.
Whether you’re a parent carer looking for information, reassurance and connection, or a professional keen to engage directly with families, the Pinpoint Conference is a valuable opportunity to learn, listen and collaborate.
Event details
📅 Tuesday 10 March 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 2:15pm (Marketplace open 11am – 2:15pm)
📍 The Burgess Hall, Westwood Road, St Ives, PE27 6WU
🎟️ Free to attend – booking required
👉 Reserve your tickets and select your workshops today:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pinpointcambridgeshire/1857792
Join us for a day of learning, connecting, and discovering practical resources – empowering families together. 💙
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Rolling Workshop – Braille and British Sign Language Demonstrations
Marketplace
Alongside the workshops, our marketplace of local services offers a relaxed, drop-in space to explore support, gather information, and have conversations at your own pace. Meet a wide range of organisations working with children and young people with additional needs, ask questions, and make connections that can support your family beyond the day.
We hope to see you on 10th March! Booking your ticket(s) is straight-forward and quick!