In this inspiring conversation, Nikki speaks with Ceri Reed, founder of Parents Voices in Wales, a not‑for‑profit organisation championing the voices of parents, carers and young people with lived experience of neurodiversity and/or poor mental health.

Ceri shares her deeply personal journey into advocacy, the importance of early intervention, and why centring relationships and co‑production is the key to transforming systems. From challenging outdated approaches to education, to embedding therapeutic parenting principles, Ceri offers a blueprint for working collaboratively with policymakers, schools and services — without losing sight of the child at the heart of it all.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, policymaker or changemaker, this episode will leave you with hope, practical insights and a renewed belief that systemic change is possible when we lead with empathy, trust and courage.

Listen to hear about:

💬 Why parent voices matter in shaping policy

💬 Building trust between families, schools & services

💬 Co‑production as a culture shift — not a meeting

💬 The power of therapeutic parenting

Connect with Ceri and Parents Voices in Wales:

• Visit the Parents Voices in Wales website
• Follow Parents Voices in Wales on Facebook and Instagram
• Connect with Ceri on LinkedIn
• Learn more about the NEST framework in Wales