Partnership With Parents

NEW!!! INFORMATION DAY FOR PARENTS - Saturday 16 October 2010 9:30am-12:30pm

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July 29, 2010

On Saturday 16 October, at the Runnymede Centre, Addlestone, Partnership with Parents will be holding an Information Day for parents of children aged 0-19 with special or additional educational needs,. There will be workshops on special ed...

Aiming High Family Fun Day - Saturday 31 July - book your places now!

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July 7, 2010

Following the very popular Family Fun Day held in April, the Aiming High team are holding another fun day for disabled children and young people (aged 0-19) and their families. It will be on Saturday 31 July from 11am to 3pm at Auriol Schoo...

Working with Parents - online training for professionals

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December 21, 2009

This free web-based training was commissioned by the National Parent Partnership Network (NPPN). The course is aimed mainly at professionals working within the education sector but will also be of interest to parents and carers. The purpose of this o...

East Surrey Carers Support Association Newsletter - May 2010

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November 16, 2009

Please see the Easy Surrey Carers Support Association Newsletter for May 2010. You can also visit their website by clicking on the link below: http://www.escsa.org.uk/ ...

Choice Advice Roadshows 2009 a success!

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November 9, 2009

We've completed 11 Choice Advice Roadshows over 6 weeks and spoken directly to well over 300 parents/carers of children applying for secondary and primary schools. A big thank you to Pam Steadford, our Choice Advisor, for all her hard ...

Options for the Future - feedback required, please!

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September 28, 2009

We would really like to hear from you about Options for the Future. If you have recently received or seen a copy of the new revised and updated edition of Options for the Future, Surrey's 'what, when and how' guide for parents of young people in...

New research into the structure of the eye in people with Down's Syndrome

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September 25, 2009

New research into the structure of the eye in people with Down’s syndrome has found significant differences from someone without Down's syndrome. It is well known that people with Down’s syndrome are more likely to suffer from eye...

Latest CAMHS newsletter

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September 7, 2009

See the latest CAMHS newsletter below.

'Next Steps' transition newsletter

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September 7, 2009

For the latest Spring Term 2010 issue of 'Next Steps' transition newsletter, please click on the link below.

NEW Participation Newsletter - Issue 1

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August 21, 2009

This is our first newsletter about some activities and events Surrey parents and carers have participated in during the past year and it is attached below. ...

PwP Annual Report 2008 - 2009

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August 21, 2009

Attached below is our annual report for the financial year 2008 - 2009. If you have any comments please email us at pwp@surreycc.gov.uk.

Person-centred transition reviews project - feedback required!

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August 20, 2009

Partnership with Parents are conducting a survey for schools and professionals who have been involved with the project around Person-centred Transition Reviews - we need feedback in order to evaluate the project. We should be grateful if t...

NEW benefits guide for parents of disabled children

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August 13, 2009

For the new (July 2009) guide entitled 'What can I claim if I have a disabled child?', click on the link below.

Lamb Inquiry - Special Educational Needs and Parental Confidence

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June 10, 2009

Call for evidence The Lamb Inquiry was set up to advise the Secretary of State on the most effective ways of increasing parental confidence in the SEN assessment process. It has been asked to consider a range of ways in which this might be achiev...

Consultation On The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Strategy 2009-13

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June 10, 2009

A thorough review of SEN provision in Surrey has recently been completed. During the course of this review, a study of best practice internationally and within the UK was also conducted. The knowledge gained, in the context of Surrey's recently pu...

TRANSITION to adult life and services

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June 10, 2009

The Summer edition of the transition NEXT STEPS Newsletter If you son or daughter has learning difficulties or disabilities and is in Year 8 or above you will find the information in 'Next Steps' of interest....

PwP Courses and Workshops for parents Autumn 2009

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June 10, 2009

PwP Courses and Workshops for parents Autumn 2009 PwP provides training and workshops for parent/carers and professionals who may find them of interest. Our 2009 Autumn Term Training Programme has been finalised and includes sessions ...

The Latest Children and young People Commissioning Partnership e-update

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June 10, 2009

Click on this link the Jan 09 electronic update for staff and volunteers across all partners in the Children and Young People’s Commissioning Partnership (CYPCP). It aims to update you on how the CYPCP are improving services and outcomes fo...

Aiming High for Disabled Children Website

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June 10, 2009

As of 31st March 2009 there will be a new useful Surrey website designed by PwP for parents/carers of disabled children or children with complex needs. It's part of the Government's Aiming High for Disabled Children programme. www.ahdcsurrey.org.u...

Starting School?

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June 10, 2009

Follow the links below to obtain copies of these new booklets produced by Surrey County Council and Surrey Parenting Education and Support and aimed at parents of young children. The four topics covered are: Helping your child in the year before...

Contact a Family/Parentline Plus Anti-Bullying Project

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June 10, 2009

Contact a Family and Parentline Plus are to produce new guidance for parents/carers of disabled children to help them to cope if their child is being bullied. The researchers want to speak to parents/carers of disabled children about their c...

LOOK UP

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June 10, 2009

www.lookupinfo.org 0800 121 8900 www.seeability.org www.rnib.org.uk...

New Carers' Benefit Guide

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June 10, 2009

This guide, called 'Benefits Guide: What Can I Claim If...', is a brief introduction to some of the main benefits and other forms of financial help that carers' might be entitled to. It also tells you how and where to claim. To view the guide clic...

You may be interested in Carers UK campaign for a better deal

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June 10, 2009

Real change not short change Carers are worth more than £48 a week! Carers UK is calling for a radical overhaul of carers' benefits. Thousands of carers are signing up to support our campaign and send their message to Gordon Brown. Visit the C...

New Exclusion Guidance

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June 10, 2009

Improving behaviour and attendance: guidance on exclusion from schools and Pupil Referral Units 2008. Click here to see the new guidance which came into effect on the 01.09.08....

Every Disabled Child Matters too!

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June 10, 2009

Stay up to date with information about the Aiming High for Disabled Children agenda by visiting http://www.edcm.org.uk

Link to the ASC Guide

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June 10, 2009

Please follow this link to read the ASC Guide The ASC Good Practice Guide, is a free monthly resource for individuals with an autistic spectrum condition, professionals, and parents. It is written under the banner of the St. Nicholas Academy for A...