WHAT IS ROTHERHAM PARENT PARTNERSHIP ALL ABOUT? The Rotherham Parent Partnership Service is available to all parents/carers of children who have learning difficulties, disabilities and/or special educational needs (SEN). We aim to empower you to play an active and informed part in your child’s education. We work with you in looking at the particular issues you bring to the Service and expect our involvement will only last for a few weeks in most cases. You can talk to the Service as many times as you wish. We hope that you would feel more able to tackle issues yourself and need less active support following our involvement. Your case can easily be re opened later if the need arises. We want to help parents, carers, professional workers and schools to work together to raise the achievement of children with special educational needs. The Services we offer are: Confidential, impartial advice and information on special educational needs from staff and trained volunteers (Independent Parental Supporters). Information about Education, Health and Social Care, Voluntary Organisations and Support Groups. Parents' information sharing workshops. A range of information leaflets. Access to SEN Information including books, CDs and videos. Web site: www.rotherhamparentpartnership.com. Training for parents and professionals. The Service can also offer individual support to you as a parent/carer with regard to your child’s special educational needs. This support might include: Helping you to communicate with schools and other services that may be involved with your child's special educational needs. Going to meetings with you in school or with other services involved with your child. Looking at the choices that are available to meet your child's needs. Helping you to make sure your child’s views are heard. Helping you to put your views in writing and make sense of the letters, reports and documents you receive. Return to Top