Is your child on an assessment stage of the Special Educational Needs process?

Would you like more information about the assessment process or School Action / School Action+?

Are in you need of support or someone to talk to?

As a Parent/Carer of a child with Special Educational Needs you could be caring for a child who has:

• A physical disability
• A problem with sight, hearing or speech
• Learning difficulties
• Emotional or Behavioural problems
• Difficulties with reading, writing or mathematical work
• Other more general difficulties with school work

INDEPENDENT PARENTAL SUPPORT AT CARERS OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM CAN OFFER:

• Support through assessment process, to help you give your views on what you want for your child.
• Clear information about the statementing procedure and about school provision. We can help you understand the process.
• Space to talk and time to listen. We take your views seriously.
• Support at meetings such as school reviews, annual reviews and transition. We can speak on your behalf if you need us to.
• Practical help, including the writing of letters.
• Support in talking to professionals, to help you express your views.
• Preparation and support for exclusion meetings.
• Telephone support
• A Quarterly Newsletter

Independent Parental Supporters are fully independent from schools and the Local Education Authority.

Independent Parental Supporters are:

• Confidential
• Independent

They can provide:

• Free advocacy
• Support
• Information

To make a confidential appointment with an
Independent Parental Supporter please contact them on
Telephone: 020 8590 6544 OR 0208 593 4422.