Parent Partnership Welcome

Parent Partnership Service

The Parent Partnership Service is a statutory service that offers information, help and support for parents of children and young people with special educational needs.

The service has a role in making sure that parents views are heard and understood and that these views inform local policy and practice.

A Parent Partnership Service works to support parents of children with special educational needs

Parent Partnership Services can help you by:

• Giving accurate and neutral information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) assessment policies and procedures.
• Visiting you at home to explain the SEN documentation.
• Assisting you to complete the Parental Advice Forms.
• Explaining the contents of Statements of SEN.
• Accompanying you on visits to schools so that you can make informed decisions about placement.
• Liaising between you, school and the SEN Team to provide up to date information on recent developments.
• Providing advice and assistance with admission/exclusion issues concerning your child.