Partnership with Parents has many workshops and training sessions, which are available for all parents, carers, schools & services.

Please click on one of the titles to find out more and to book a place on the course. We also have tailor-made courses for schools & services.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Schools

A Statement of SEN - what is it & how do I know what it should contain?

Annual Reviews for pupils with a statement of SEN

Effective Communication

Useful Techniques for Difficult Conversations

Independent Parental Support Training

Tailor-made courses for schools & services

 How to book a place

How do schools identify, assess and support children with special or additional educational needs?

Who should attend?

• Parents/carers who are concerned about their child’s progress.
• Parents/carers of children whose needs have recently been identified
• Parents/carers of pupils at School Action , School Action Plus, Statements or;
• Parents/carers of children with a statement of SEN

Description:

This workshop will provide an introduction to the SEN Code of Practice and the framework that exists to identify and assess children’s needs. We will cover School Action, School Action Plus, Statements, Individual Education Plans, Provision Management and Surrey’s Improving Intervention Strategy.

Spring Term 2010 Dates:

A Statement of SEN - What is it and how do I know what it should contain?

Who should attend?

• Parents/carers undergoing the statutory assessment (statementing).

Description:

This workshop will explain the legal status of a Statement of SEN, the process of statutory assessment and how to analyse a Statement.

Comments about the course:

‘Well tailored to our needs’

‘I enjoyed the clearly explained presentations and found having printed materials and handouts very useful’

Spring Term 2010 Dates:

Annual Reviews for pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs

Who should attend?

• Parents/carers of pupils who already have statement of SEN, even if the statement has been in place for some time.

Description:

This course explains the Annual Review process in detail. The Statement of SEN course takes place on the same day so you can attend both if you wish.

Comments about the course:

'It clarified the whole process for me'

'A very good session'

'Gave me good tips on review meetings'

 Spring Term 2010 Dates:

Effective Communication

Who should attend?

• Parents/carers of children with SEN who would like to further develop their communication skills   

Description:

Have you ever put down the phone or come away from a meeting feeling that you might have handled things better? This work-shop will consider some elements of effective communication aimed at assisting you to work in partnership with you child’s school.

Comments about this course:

'I would recommend this session to others'

 'I wish I had come earlier'   

Spring Term 2010 Dates:

Useful Techniques for Difficult Conversations

Who should attend?

Anyone who works with pupils with special or additional needs:

• Parents/carers
• School staff
• Local Authority staff
• Professionals from other agencies

Description:

Have you noticed how some meetings go really well whilst others are difficult? Are you sometimes uncertain as to what you next step should be? Do you often wish people would sit up and listen? Then this PwP training day may be for you.

Comments about the course:

‘A key benefit, for me, was an improved understanding of the other person’s viewpoint in a meeting’

‘A very good course’

Spring Term 2010 Dates:

None scheduled at present (please get in contact for more information).  

Who should attend?

• Parents/carers or professionals with an interest in or experience of Special Educational Needs.

Description:

The Partnership with Parents Service is looking for volunteers to support parents of children identified as having a special educational need. Parents have the right to a ‘Parental Supporter’ who can assist them to make informed decisions about their child’s educational needs.

Parental Supporters may assist Parents by:

• Helping to write reports or letters
• Talking through all the options
• Talking through paperwork
• Finding other sources of support
• Assisting to prepare for meetings

… so that parents can confidently take a full part in the decision-making process.

You will need to attend four training sessions from 09:30 – 14:30 to complete the training course. You will then receive ongoing support from the PwP team to fulfil your role as a IPS.

Spring Term 2010 Dates

Our next courses are between 9.30 am and 2.30pm on the 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March 2010 at Asolate, Burpham

All of our courses can be tailor-made to your requirements. For example if you would like to offer a session for parents and school staff on any topics included in this leaflet, that can be arranged. If the school, service or confederation can provide a venue and light refreshments (tea, coffee) then we can provide the session free of charge.

The courses that we currently offer are as follows:

Click on the title to find details of the course.

• SEN in Schools
• A Statement of SEN
• Annual Reviews
• Effective Communication
• Useful Techniques for Difficult Conversations

"Thanks for the service provided, I know I will use you lots in the future"

"This course has been very helpful and I would recommend it to everyone or parents who have children with learning difficulties"

Booking

Please complete the form below and include in the 'comment box':

• which course you wish to attend
• which date
• your name
• address, phone number and email
• how many will be attending (and any additional names)
• and, finally, any dietary requirements.

We will be in contact to confirm your booking and you will recieve directions to the venue and any additional information 2 weeks before the training / workshop. Please give us a call if you have any questions about our pwp training and workshops on 01737 737 300.