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 - telephone 01325 388618 - where you will receive advice relating to special educational needs. Information sheets are available on a wide range of subjects including statements and annual reviews.
There is also a termly newsletter with lots of information for parents/carers, schools and support organisations.
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