Free, confidential, impartial help, advice and support for Parents and Carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Do you need our help?

• Does your child or young person have special educational needs?
• Do you need someone to talk to about your concerns?
• Do you need information about the education system?
• Do you need help to approach yourchild’s school, or attend a meeting?
• Are you finding it difficult to put your views across?
• Are you confused by the special needs paperwork?
• Would you like to meet others in a similar situation?
• Do you want information about other sources of help and advice?

We can help in all of these situations and many others.

How can Parent Partnership help?

We ask parents and carers to approach us directly by contacting us on our office number. Contact details for the Derby office are at the bottom of this page.

We have support workers in your area who can discuss your queries over the phone or meet with you. We can arrange home visits if necessary.

What are our aims?

• To encourage co-operative working to ensure that children’s individual needs are met
• To help parents, carers and children have their views heard and valued
• To provide information and support so that parents and carers can make informed choices for their child.

What else can we offer you?

• Information leaflets and factsheets
• Information sessions on the special needs system
• Regular Newsletters
• The chance to be part of Special Educational Needs consultations
• We can find an interpreter for you if you need one.  

Contact

If you live in Derby City, you can write to:

c/o Middleton House,
27 St. Mary’s Gate,
Derby DE1 3NN

or telephone/fax us:

Tel: 01332 716930
Fax: 01332 641407

An out of hours answer phone is available.

Email: parent.partnership@derby.gov.uk

Parent Partnership website