Type of service: Parent partnerships, Parent partnerships, Family support and information services

Gateshead Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Information, Advice, and Support Service (formerly Gateshead Parent Partnership Service). The aim of Parent Partnership is to make sure that parents and carers of children, including the very young, with additional needs have access to information, advice and guidance in relation to the special educational needs (SEN) of their children so that they can make appropriate informed decisions. The Service offers independent, impartial information and support. We provide: Support to parents/carers who have requested an assessment for a Statement of SEN for their child; Support for parents/carers where others (eg school) have requested an assessment for a Statement of SEN for their child; Support to parents/carers of children who are at School Action or School Action Plus because for their SEN; and Independent Parental Supporters (IPS) who can provide information and support to parents of children with SEN.

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Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Young person

Specialisms: Generic