Work with Parents and Parent Partnerships

 

KIDS works with parents groups in many parts of the country. This work can include supporting parents 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 parents groups who fundraise for KIDS services locally.

What is the Parent Partnership Service?

Support and advice is given to parents/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/Carers of children who have special educational needs and are aged 0-19 years
Parents/Carers of children.

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.