Work with parents and Parent Partnership Services

 

Work With Parents

 

KIDS works with parents groups in many parts of the country. This work can include supporting parent groups to articulate their needs to their local authority; supporting parents groups to raise funds so that they can commission services for their children, and working with parents groups who fundraise for KIDS services locally.

 

Parent Partnerships

 

What is the Parent Partnership Service?

Support and advice is given to parents and carers whose children have Special Educational Needs (SEN). Information on Special Educational Needs is provided independently and neutrally. Guidance is given to help parents make appropriate, informed choices for their children’s education.

Who Can Use the Service?

Parents and carers of children who have special educational needs and who are up to 19 years old.
 

How Does the Parent Partnership Service Work?

  • The service is free and confidential
  • Parents' views are listened to and valued
  • Meetings with parents are arranged at home or at venues convenient to parents
  • The service responds flexibly to meet individual parents' needs
  • The service provides access to an independent parental supporter

What Can the Service Do?

The service helps to explain:

  • The Special Educational Needs system
  • Parents' roles and rights
  • Assessment and provision
  • Professional reports
  • The roles of other agencies
  • Educational options and choices

The service can support parents at school meetings, annual reviews and tribunals.