The Parent Partnership service offers independent information, advice, guidance and support to the parents/carers of a child with an identified special educational need, or where there is a concern that there may be a special educational need.
The families of children from pre-school through to 19 years of age are supported, at all stages of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
Referrals are taken directly from parents/carers. All information shared with Parent Partnership is treated as confidential, and is only shared with others at the request of the parent/carer.
The aim of the service is to empower parents/carers to become partners in their child's education, by enabling them to gain the confidence to voice their opinions, and to take responsibility for making informed decisions about their child's education.
Schools, the LA and all other agencies are encouraged to pass on to parents/carers who are in need of information or support, details of the service.
Milton Keynes Parent Partnership offers a wide range of services to parents and carers:
- information, advice and support over the telephone
- written information and leaflets on all aspects of special educational needs
- contact details of other organisations and support groups
- the allocation of a trained volunteer Independent Parental Supporter, if requested
- meetings with Parent Partnership staff or volunteer Independent Parental Supporters, either at the office base or in the parental home
- help with writing letters and reports
- help to read through and understand reports
- supporting parents/carers in meetings with schools or the LA
- liaison with professionals to help parents/carers understand their child's special educational needs
- promotion of dispute resolution where communication with a school or LA is breaking down
In addition to direct work with parents, the Parent Partnership Service aims to:
- be flexible and responsive to local changes
- develop training and consultative processes for parents and other agencies
- liaise closely with schools, the LA, Health Service and voluntary sector to ensure the mutual exchange of information and expertise
- provide training to schools and the SEN sections of the LA on good communication and relationships with parents
- provide feedback to the LA to inform and influence decisions on SEN policies, procedures and practices in order to improve communications and minimise the potential for misunderstandings and disagreements
Read our leaflet - Helping you to help your child
Milton Keynes Parent Partnership Service
Galley Hill Education Centre
Galley Hill
Stony Stratford
Milton Keynes
MK11 1PE
Tel: 01908 254518
Fax: 01908 254504
parent.partnership@milton-keynes.gov.uk
www.mkparents.orgMilton Keynes Schools Website Home Page
