Parent Partnership

What is the Parent Partnership Service?

It is a service which supports parents/carers with children who have or may have special educational needs.
We can provide you with access to independent volunteers who can offer information and support on a one-to-one basis
It is a service which recognises the importance of parents, carers and pupils views
It is a service which helps the Local Authority and parent/carers and schools work together to meet the needs of children.

This is a free impartial service provided by your Local Authority.

What can the service offer you?

Someone impartial to talk to in confidence
Information about support groups and services in your area
A straight forward explanation of educational procedures
Help to fill in forms
Someone to help you put forward your views
Someone to attend meetings with you

The service runs an advice line on 01325 388618, where you will receive advice relating to special educational needs.

The service also produces a termly newsletter with lots of information for parents/carers, schools and support organisations – please ring if you would like to receive the newsletter.

To obtain a copy of the service leaflet, directory of support and voluntary groups or a range of information sheets on a variety of subjects from annual reviews to organising your paperwork just call 01325 388618.

You will also find information about other services, links to interesting websites and information about meetings and events across the region.

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Parent Partnership Service Leaflet [pdf document, 86kb]

Parent Partnership Policy [pdf document, 19kb]

Parent Partnership Impartiality Policy [pdf document, 9kb]

Parent Partnership Confidentiality Policy [pdf document, 25kb]

Parent Partnership Complaints Policy [pdf document, 15kb]