How we can help you
Your child does not need an SEN diagnosis for you to receive our support. The fact that you have concerns is enough.
We help you to understand your rights, roles and responsibilities within the SEN process and what options are available to you. We can also signpost you to other agencies, with your consent, and ensure that you have the information, confidence and support needed to make informed decisions about your child's education.
You make the decisions - we just provide guidance as and when you need it.
Request a referral
Before you contact us, have you spoken to your child's school? In most cases, class teachers will address your concerns and go through your options. This may include talking to the school's Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).
If you have spoken to the school but would still like further advice, or you would prefer to speak to us in confidence, then please contact us.
All contact will remain confidential to the Parent Partnership Service except where you agree to us talking with other agencies on your behalf, or if a child is at risk.
If you would prefer to find out more information before speaking to us, our self help section may be of use.
How do I know if my child has a special educational need?
SEN covers a broad spectrum of difficulty or disability. A child might have difficulty with a particular area of learning, such as letters or numbers. Others might have a problem relating to other children, or adults. In general terms, SEN includes children with:
- Learning difficulties.
- Speech and language difficulties.
- Sensory impairments.
- Physical disabilities.
- Behavioural difficulties (including ADHD).
- Social and communication difficulties (such as Asperger's and Autism).
Remember, if you are worried or have concerns, just get in touch.