Rotherham Parent Partnership Service

The Rotherham Parent Partnership Service is an information, guidance and advice service for all parents/carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs (SEN).

Through a variety of activities we work closely with parent/carers, schools, the local education authority (LEA), local health & social services, and voluntary organisations and support groups, to increase parental understanding of special educational needs.

We aim to provide a range of services for parents whose children have SEN in order to empower them to play an active and informed role in their child's education.

How we can help you?

If you are worried your child needs extra help at School or Nursery then the Rotherham Parent Partnership Service offers the following:

• Confidential, impartial advice and information on Special Educational Needs from staff and trained volunteers (Independent Parental Supporters)
• Information about Health and Social Services, Voluntary Organisations and information workshops for Parents/Carers
• A termly information sharing workshop for parents/carers

We will help parents:

• Look at the options available to meet their child's needs
• Take an active role in decisions about their child's education
• Ensure their child's views are heard
• Put their views in writing

Services we provide

The Rotherham Parent Partnership Service offer many services to parents/carers. Below is a list of the services we provide.

Rotherham Parent Partnership Service:

• Gives neutral, accurate information about SEN procedures (on an individual basis or as a group)
• Assists parents/carers in communicating with schools and other services involved with their child
• Provides practical assistance writing letters and reading reports
• Shares SEN information with parents/carers
• Provides information and advice via the telephone or meetings
• Listens to parents/carers views and concerns about their child's SEN and advise on options available
• Accompanies parents/carers to review meetings
• Provides information about other services available, including education service, health service and social services, voluntary organisations and support groups
• Organises parent information workshops each term to provide and share information
• Provides an information library that's available to parents/carers and other services
• Provides access to an Independent Parental Supporter who can offer support and guidance for parents who want one (subject to availability)
• Provides information on the Yorkshire & Humberside Mediation Service
• Provides training on working positively with parents/carers

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