What are parent partnership services

Parent partnership services are statutory services that offer information, advice and support for parents of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) they will also be able to put parents in touch with other local organisations. PPS's also have a role in making sure that parent’s views are heard and understood and that these views inform local policy and practice.

Some parent partnerships are based in the voluntary sector although the majority remain based in their LEA (Local Education Authority) or Children’s Trust. All parent partnerships, wherever they are based, are at ‘arm’s length’ from the LEA, that is, they are able to provide impartial advice and support to parents.