Ealing Parent Partnership and
Hammersmith & Fulham Parent Partnership

Support for Parents/Carers

We offer a free, confidential and independent service for parents/carers of children with special educational needs.

Information and Advice on SEN

We have a team of advisors, trained volunteers/Independent Parental Supporters who can provide you with advice and assistance either face to face or by telephone - call our helpline on 020 8840 9099 for more information.

We have a resource library and information database at the centre which includes books, videos and audio cassettes which you can borrow. Some of the materials are available in foreign languages and braille as well.

You can also look at the Special Educational Needs pages of this website for detailed information about special educational needs and links to further sources of online information.

Back to top Attending meetings, case conferences and reviews

If your child has specical educational needs you may be invited to a lot of different meetings with staff from the Local Authority, health professionals and social services. We can help you prepare for these meetings and go with you to the meeting to make sure your views are heard. We can also put you in touch with translators and interpreters if necessary.

Back to top Choosing schools

We can provide information and assistance to help you when considering schools. For more details see the Choosing Schools page in the Special Educational Needs section of this website.

Back to top Disagreement resolution/mediation

We provide a free mediation service for parents/carers, schools and the LA for when there is a disagreement about your child's special educational needs. For more details see the Disagreement Resolution/Mediation page.

Back to top Parenting programmes

We run parenting workshops, support groups and courses where you can get information, receive support, discuss issues and develop strategies for supporting your child's education and development.

Back to top Support and advice on exclusions

We can provide information and advice if your child is excluded from school and support you in appealing against the exclusion.

Back to top Mentoring Scheme

We have a team of trained volunteers who can act as mentors if your child is experiencing difficulties in school. The mentors work in partnership with you and school staff to help develop your child's confidence, self esteem and motivation to learn.

Back to top Intuition PPIMS education and social inclusion programmes

Ealing Parent Partnership is linked with the Intuition PPIMS organisation. We can refer you/your child to Intuition programmes such as the Transition to High School project and Youth Inclusion Programmes if appropriate. For more information see the Youth Programmes page of the Intuition website.