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Independent Parental Supporters

Information for parents and carers of all children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Independent parental supporters (IPS) are volunteers we have trained to support and advise parents of children with special educational needs. IPS help parents to play a more confident, active and informed part in their child’s education.

How an independent parental supporter can help.

They can help you by doing the following:

Listening to your views and concerns.
Helping you get things clear in your own mind and get your voice and opinion heard.
Providing information on
your rights and responsibilities.
the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
local education policies and procedures

Supporting you in writing letters and reports.
Talking through options or decisions and helping you make informed choices.
Giving you details about other groups who could help, for example, voluntary organisations, self-help groups and so on.
Helping your child express his or her views and wishes.

How the IPS scheme is run

Parent Partnership Service, runs the IPS scheme throughout Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. Volunteers are trained to support families on educational issues. Volunteers are independent of the local education authority and are managed by the Parent Partnership Service.

How can you ask for support?

You can ask by contacting us (phone, fax or minicom: 0115 948 2888 or e-mail enquiries@ppsnotts.org.uk)

Your first contact will be with the Helpline Advisor who will talk to you and will refer your case to the Volunteer Support Worker if appropriate.

We are based in the voluntary sector and are supported by the Family Welfare Association and funded by Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

Parent Partnership Service
Suite 5 Clarendon Chambers
32 Clarendon Street
Nottingham NG1 5LN

Phone, fax or minicom: 0115 948 2888

Unit C
International Clothing Centre
Annesley Road
Hucknall
NG15 8AY

Phone, minicom: 0115 840 0081
Fax: 0115 840 0026

Email: enquiries@ppsnotts.org.uk
Website: www.ppsnotts.org.uk