What does the service offer
- We liaise between home, school, the local authority, health and social services, voluntary agencies and support groups.
- Receive referrals, from parents/carers, the special educational needs section, schools, health, social services, educational psychology service and education welfare service.
- Provide written and verbal information to parents/carers and children of their rights and responsibilities.
- Offer support to parents/carers and children in attending meetings in school and with officers of the local authority and other agencies regarding special educational needs issues.
- Participate in annual reviews of a child’s statement where the parent partnership officer has been actively involved.
- Support schools in raising awareness of the parents/carers, staff and governors in relation to the school’s special educational needs policy and procedures.
- We produce a termly newsletter informing parents/carers of any local events and giving them the chance to contribute items.
- Operate a parents forum where parent/carers can share ideas/concerns, listen to speakers and meet like minded parents.
- Link parents/carers to appropriate voluntary agencies who may be able to offer support to both parents/carers and child.
- Provide independent support and information to parents/carers of children who are going through the school based stages or statutory special educational needs procedures.
Who to contact
Maureen Fowler - Parent Partnership Officer
Telephone: 0161 778 0349
Email: Maureen.Fowler@salford.gov.uk
Liz Williams - Parent Partnership Officer
Telephone: 0161 778 0343
Email: Liz.Williams@salford.gov.uk
Parent Partnership Service
Children's Services
Unity House
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5AW
This page was last updated on 12 October 2011
