Partnership with Parents (Kent Parent Partnership)

What is Kent Parent Partnership Service?

Every Local Authority (like Kent County Council) must provide a service for parents of disabled children and children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

We operate at arm’s length from the council and provide confidential, impartial advice and support. We are overseen by a steering group and at least half the members of that group must be parents. We aim to empower the parents, carers and families of disabled children and children with special educational needs to be confident to take an active and informed role in their child’s education and development. One of the many ways we do this is to provide you with free independent, confidential,impartial advice and support.

Our experienced team is available to listen and discuss any issues around your child’s education and development in complete confidence.
We can:

be available and accessible to answer questions
provide face to face support
offer time to discuss issues in depth and explore options
provide up-to-date, impartial advice and information on Additional and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
support at meetings with schools and/or the Local Authority
provide information about other agencies and processes
help you plan how to communicate your views or concerns
help you to prepare paperwork
help you through the education system
act as a neutral facilitator at meetings
support you with appeals to the SEN and Disability Tribunal
provide training in communication, participation and SEN processes.