PPS Links
This list of links provides valuable resources for parents. Please be aware that the Parent Partnership Service is not responsible for the content of the websites that are listed here:
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| School Term Dates |
Leicester City school term dates can be viewed at http://www.leicester.gov.uk/termdates (for parents/carers, governors and non-school based personnel) http://schools.leicester.gov.uk/termdates (for all school based staff) Leicestershire school term dates can be viewed at http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/education/information_about_schools/term_dates.htm |
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ACE (Advisory Centre for Education) |
Free telephone advice for parents on educational issues. http://www.ace-ed.org.uk |
| IPSEA |
Independent Panel for Special Education Advice: free advice to parents of children with special educational needs. |
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NETWORK 81 |
A national network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special educational needs. http://www.network81.org/ |
| Family Action |
Formerly known as Family Welfare Association. Offering a variety of help to enable people to find the best solutions to their problems including domestic abuse, mental health problems and severe financial hardship. http://www.family-action.org.uk/ |
| National Autistic Society | Provides information support and advice for families who have a child on the autistic spectrum. http://www.nas.org.uk |
| Bridges | Help Support and Advice Services for Children Young People and Families in Leicestershire and Rutland. http://www.irtbridges.org.uk/ |
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InfoXchange |
An independent information service for parents/carers of children with special needs or a disability in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. |
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Red Cross Family Support Centre |
The Family Support Centre provides a range of services for disabled children, their families and carers. http://www.redcross.org.uk/localservice.asp?id=869 |
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Centre for Fun and Families |
A voluntary organisation that has developed a range of group work programmes to help parents who are having behaviour difficulties with their children or young people in the Leicester area. http://www.funandfamilies.co.uk/ |