Leeds Parent Partnership Service

Leeds parent partnership service provides parents, carers and professionals with impartial advice, support, help and information around special educational needs (SEN), choice advice (admissions) and behaviour (on-going behaviour, fixed term exclusions and permanent exclusions.

If you are worried that your child may be having difficulties at school, or have any questions around your child’s education, we can support you in a number of ways.

Leeds parent partnership service has a helpline which is guaranteed between the hours of 10am to 3pm on weekdays during term time. The service is confidential, and what you say will not be shared with others unless you give your consent to do so. The service is open throughout the year, including school holidays.

 
Helpline: 0113 395 1200
General enquiries: 0113 395 1222
You can also email using the contact us form below.

All Leeds parent partnership service officers offer impartial advice and support based on available information. They do not advocate for parents at school meetings. Where there is an issue around a child, an officer will attend a meeting between the school and the parents or carers, to make sure they are working effectively together so the child can receive the appropriate provision.

The service also trains volunteers who maybe able to support parents at admissions appeals, exclusions hearings and SEN  tribunals if they are available.

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Related frequently asked questions

My child has SEN, who can help?

If your child is below school age speak to your health visitor or doctor. If they are attending school, or a pre-school provision such as a nursery, speak to  the special educational needs co-ordinator Depending on your child’s needs the school will;

• Provide additional support known as School Action. An individual education plan will be put in place and this will be regularly reviewed with you.
• Ask for advice from specialists such as an educational psychologist or a specialist teacher. This is known as School Action Plus.
• Refer your child for a statutory assessment of SEN, with your permission. This may lead to an statement of special educational needs which would outline your child’s educational needs, what support should be provided and a suitable school placement.

I think my child is dyslexic?

If you think your child is dyslexic speak to their teacher and the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) at school.
Dyslexia can be identified by anyone with appropriate specialist training and qualifications, which could include teachers and SENCos. Staff in schools will often find it helpful to discuss children whose progress causes concern with outside agencies such as an officer from the SEN support team or their educational psychologist. The primary purpose of an assessment will be to suggest objectives for an appropriate teaching programme and to secure better progress, rather than to arrive at a ‘diagnosis’.

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