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

Formerly known as "Stockport Parent Partnership Service", we aim to enable parents and young people to take an active role in the identification and assessment of their educational needs in school. We provide independent and impartial support directly to children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) and to their parents/ carers to ensure their views and needs are foremost in planning support. In Stockport we can provide:

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• Accurate, impartial information and advice about special education needs and disability, the schools duties and expectations.
• An explanation of what an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is and the processes to attain one.
• Support writing letters and completing forms.
• Help in preparing for and attending meetings with the local authority, school, or other settings.
• Support for young people and parents from your first concerns through to the assessment and review process.
• Support throughout the EHCP assessment process to enable you to participate fully in decisions about the outcomes you wish to achieve.
• Information about local services and how to access them.
• Guidance with choosing appropriate schools for children with SEND.
• Support in SEND school exclusions or discrimination.

Support is available Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm with later appointments available by arrangement..

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

Specialisms: Generic