How we can help
We can help in a variety of ways depending on the individual needs of parents/carers.
For example, we can:
1. Provide telephone advice/information on:
- special needs provision in schools
- the statutory assessment process
- statements
- annual reviews
- transitions
- exclusions
- transport
- specialist provision/support services
- appeals to the Tribunals Service - Special Educational Needs and Disability
- disagreement resolution services
- local policies
- SEN code of practice.
2. Attend meetings with parents/carers to discuss concerns and review progress.
3. Accompany parents/carers on visits to alternative educational settings.
4. Liaise with schools, Local Education Authority and other agencies to promote positive relationships with parents and carers.
5. Help with letter writing, parental contributions.
6. Help to explain the content of reports, correspondence and individual education plans (IEPs).
7. Signpost to other sources of support eg.voluntary organisations, parent groups.
8. Encourage parents, carers and schools to involve children in their educational needs and provision.
