Our volunteer Independent Parental Supporters (IPSs) encourage parents and carers to be fully involved as partners in their child's education, by working alongside them, explaining, supporting and enabling. If you wish to speak to one of the staff who support our volunteers, please contact us at the Parent Partnership office on 01603 704070.
| An IPS can help to: |
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fill out forms |
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prepare paperwork |
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access relevant information |
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explain procedures |
| and will |
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give emotional and practical support at meetings |
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sit with parents and assist at meetings and hearings |
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enable parents to fully participate which may include speaking on behalf of the parent with their agreement |
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make notes on behalf of the parent |
| An IPS will not: |
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give their personal opinion |
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act as a representative for a parent |
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