Independent parental supporter
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Duties and responsibilities of an Independent Parental Supporter (IPS)
To act as an adviser and supporter to parents of children with special educational needs.
An Independent Parental Supporter may:
- Help you express and record your views
- Talk through procedures, choices and the implications of choices
- Help you as partners to be fully involved in the assessment and statementing process
- Help with paperwork!
An Independent Parental Supporter is not:
- An advocate
- A legal advisor
- A negotiator
- Here to win
- A family counsellor
An Independent Parental Supporter can:
- Visit you at home to discuss your concerns
- Provide you with information on your rights and responsibilities as parents, on the law and local procedures and policies
- Help you consider Proposed Statements
- Help you in negotiations with the Local Authority
- Attend Annual Reviews or other meetings with school staff
If you are interested in becoming an Independent Parental Supporter or would like to request one, please contact the Parent Partnership Team.
For more information call 01296 383754 or email parentp@buckscc.gov.uk
