Croydon Parent Partnership

The Parent Partnership is an independent advisory service for parents/carers and schools. In particular we support parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs.

Our advice is neutral and impartial giving you information on all aspects of Special Educational Needs.

We specifically aim to support you by:

• Helping you become fully informed and included in the educational process.
• Making you aware of the educational options available.
• Helping you communicate your views successfully.
• Assisting you in making informed educational decisions regarding your child.

As a service we aim to provide advice that is:

• Independent
• Impartial
• Confidential

You can read our policies supporting impartiality and confidentiality by clicking on the links. We have a suite of support leaflets for parent also available. Please click on the following links for more information:

Guidelines for Parents: Choosing a School for Your Child With Special Educational Needs

Guidelines for Parents: Writing Advice Towards Your Child’s Statutory Assessment

Tėvų partnerystės tarnyba - Parent Partnersio Service in Lithuanian

Guidelines for Parents: The Individual Educational Plan

Guidelines for Parents: What Should I Do If I Disagree With the Local Education Authority About My Child’s Special Educational Needs?

A Parents’ Guide to Independent Education Helplines and Free Publications

Guidelines for Parents: Making a Statutory Assessment of Special Educational Needs

Strategy Sheet: Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Guidelines for Parents: What Are Special Educational Needs?

Guidelines for Parents: What Your Child’s School Can Do to Help

Guidelines for Parents: Giving Your Child the Best Start. How Do You Recognise Whether Your Child has Special Educational Needs?

Guidelines for Parents: Naming a School on a Statement of Special Educational Needs

Strategy Sheet: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aspergers

Guidelines for Parents: What Is an Independent Parental Supporter?

Croydon Parent Partnership Service also promotes effective partnerships between parents/carers of children with Special Educational needs, Schools and the LEA. By empowering parents/carers, we enable them to play an active role in their childs' educational progress. We support parents by providing accurate information and advice regarding all Special Needs procedures. We can also 'sign post' parents to other sources of help. Volunteers, who are trained by the Service, known as Independent Parental Supports (IPS), can also support parents.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00

Cost of Service: This service is free.

How to Refer: Referrals can be made direct to service by telephone or email.

Contact us:

Croydon Parent Partnership Service
Courtyard House
1d Church Road
Croydon, CR0 1SG
Tel: 020 8649 9339, option 4
Email: aurelija.supronaite@kids.org.uk