Parent partnership

The Parent Partnership Service| (opens in new window) offers free, confidential information and support to parents/carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs. We help parents/carers take an active and informed part in their child's education.

We offer a wide range of services including:

• A telephone help line
• A range of leaflets on different aspects of special educational need
• Contact details of voluntary organisations and support groups
• Help with filling in forms and writing letters
• Help with reading through and understanding reports
• Support for parents/carers in meetings with schools and the Local Authority

Each month we have information sessions for parents/carers of children undergoing a statutory assessment of special educational needs. Parents are invited to meet a Parent Partnership Officer and an Officer from the Assessment and Monitoring team. Meetings are held in Bedford, Biggleswade and Dunstable. Attendance at these meetings is by invitation only.

Separate appointments or home visits can also be offered.

Further information about the services is available on the Parent Partnership website|. (opens in new window)