Type of service: Family support and information services, Parent partnerships, Parent partnerships

Website: http://www.askportsmouth.org

Formerly known as "The Portsmouth Parent Partnership Service" Portsmouth Information, Advice and Support Service offers parents and carers living in the PO1 -PO6 postcode area free, confidential and impartial information and advice about their child's Special Educational Needs (SEN).



They have a small team of Parent Partnership Advisors (PPAs) who have experience of working with parents, early years settings, schools, colleges, Local Authority and other professionals on SEN issues.



They can:



• take the time to listen to you and your concerns

• provide you with a range of impartial information and advice on SEN

• identify additional services or organisations that may be able to help you

• assist you with paperwork

• in certain situations, accompany you to meetings with other professionals, if appropriate

• if you need more information contact them to talk about your particular issue and they will call you back to discuss your concerns.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Generic