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

Formerly known as "The Portsmouth Parent Partnership Service" Portsmouth Information, Advice and Support Service offers parents and carers living in the PO1 -PO6 postcode area free, confidential and impartial information and advice about their child's Special Educational Needs (SEN).



They have a small team of Parent Partnership Advisors (PPAs) who have experience of working with parents, early years settings, schools, colleges, Local Authority and other professionals on SEN issues.



They can:



• take the time to listen to you and your concerns

• provide you with a range of impartial information and advice on SEN

• identify additional services or organisations that may be able to help you

• assist you with paperwork

• in certain situations, accompany you to meetings with other professionals, if appropriate

• if you need more information contact them to talk about your particular issue and they will call you back to discuss your concerns.

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

Specialisms: Generic