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.
• Arranging a face-to-face meeting to explain the SEN documentation.
• Assisting you to complete the Parental Advice Forms.
• Explaining the content of Statements of SEN.
• Accompanying you on visits to schools so that you can make informed decisions about your preference.
• Liaising between you, school and Lancashire County Council's local SEN Team regarding a child's special educational needs.
• Providing information and assistance with admission/exclusion issues concerning your child.

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