Independent Parental Supporters We need your help to support parents of children with special educational needs.
Interested in volunteering?If you have time, commitment and enthusiasm to learn about special educational needs issues, or if you are reliable, trustworthy and objective, why not consider becoming an Independent Parental Supporter?
What can you expect from us?An opportunity to learn new knowledge and skills. Ongoing training and support. A chance to help develop the parent partnership service.
What might you do as an IPS?- Listen to parents and help them express their views.
- Offer practical and emotional support.
- Help to make sense of the paper mountain.
- Attend meetings with parents and professionals.
- Help parents to explore the options open to them for their child's education.
Interested? Please contact Elaine Chandler or Joan Temple on 0191 587 3541.
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