Parent Link produce many useful leaflets and advise on useful publications on topics and issues related to special educational needs.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Parent Link, Parent Partnership Bournemouth Learning Centre Ensbury Avenue Ensbury Park Bournemouth BH10 4HG
or telephone Parent Link (1202) 451970.
ABOUT PARENT LINK (PARENT PARTNERSHIP)
Bournemouth Parent Partnership Scheme (Parent Link) was established in September 1999. Parent Link is an independent scheme that provides information, guidance and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs. As the scheme has developed it has begun to take on a broader role seeking to explore models of good practice in working with parents of children with SEN and other groups of parents.
AIMS OF THE PARENT PARTNERSHIP SCHEME
The Parent Partnership scheme aims to support the parents/carers of local pupils by:
providing information appropriate to their needs
helping to achieve, through the provision of training for parents and schools, helpful two-way communication
developing practical, positive and independent support services for parents
THE PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Parent Link run the support programme in partnership with local schools as well as through an extensive workshop programme. The aims of the parent support programme are:
to meet the support needs of parents and in particular to provide parents with the opportunity to experience being "heard"
to enable the needs of each child to be met more effectively
to develop communication skills to enable parents to communicate more effectively with professionals about their needs and views
to enable parents to identify their information needs and to gain access to information even if barriers are encountered
to help parents recognise choices so that they can make an informed decision about what is right for them and to have the skills to present their choice
to reduce conflict between parents and professionals
to reduce parents’ feelings of isolation
to help parents develop a support network with each other
Further information and a leaflet can be obtained by contacting Annette Harwood on 01202 451970.
RANGE OF SERVICES
Support at all stages of the Code of Practice
Access to Independent Parental Supporters (Named Person)
Workshops
Training
Information
Advice
Mediation (Parent Link will provide information on disagreement resolution service provided by Wessex Mediation)
Links:
Contact details
Bournemouth Council
Children & Families Services
One Stop Information Service, Dorset House, 20-22 Christchurch Road,
Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3NL