Parent Partnership Service (PPS) North Lincolnshire
It is a statutory requirement for every local council to provide a Parent Partnership Service (PPS). The PPS is funded by North Lincolnshire Council but operates at 'arms length'. The service offers a free and confidential service to the parents or carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
It recognises that all parents and carers have a unique understanding of their children and have a crucial role to play in their education and development. It aims to empower parents and carers so that they can become informed participants in the partnership that should exist between home, school and the council.
Through individual casework, it aims to:
- Listen to your views and concerns
- Explain your rights and responsibilities
- Give impartial information and honest advice
- Provide practical help with form-filling and letter writing
- Support you at meetings or school visits
- Facilitate local mediation to resolve disagreements
- Make contact with other sources of support for your family
- Support you in encouraging your child to express their views and be involved in decisions that affect them
- Provide access to a trained volunteer - Independent Parental Supporter (IPS)
It also plays a role in providing training and in encouraging parental participation in the development of parent-friendly policies and practices.
The service aims at early intervention to prevent differences from developing into disputes and promote positive relationships and outcomes.
For further information contact:
Mrs Val Purves
Parent Partnership Manager
North Lincolnshire Parent Partnership Service
Denis Keedle Community Annexe
Willoughby Road Primary School
Infant and nursery site
Dragonby Road
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN17 2LD
Direct line/fax/24 hour answer phone: 01724 277665
Connexions switchboard: 01724 282200 ext 236 or 237
Mobile/helpline: 07717 587621 (Wednesday and Friday 10am to 1pm)
Email: help@northlincsparentpartnership.org.uk.
A service information leaflet and flyer are available to download below:
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