PARENTS CONFERENCE

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MUM2TJ · 02/09/2011 15:27

hi newbie here. can anyone tell me what happens at an annual parents conference on special ed needs. i am due to attend one in oct and never been to one before

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TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission · 02/09/2011 16:36

hi and welcome, not heard of a parents conference, do you mean an annual review for a statemented child?

cornsilksi · 02/09/2011 18:07

not heard of that term before

devientenigma · 03/09/2011 01:21

is it a conference for parents by parents??

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MUM2TJ · 05/09/2011 22:59

its by parent partnership,its for parents n carers of children with sen/disabilities, the leaflet says it has workshops on different services like education, camhs,childrens therapies,toys etc. i have never heard of one before but been invited to attend so jst wondered what to expect on the day

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devientenigma · 05/09/2011 23:09

I know a few year back when aiming high started, parent steering groups were set up for each local authority. They were supposed to be working in conjunction with parent partnership and other service providers in health, education and social services. If it's the same thing it's to find what's working and what's not. Where the gaps in provision are and what needs to change. It is also a chance for your voice as a parent to be heard.

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MUM2TJ · 05/09/2011 23:15

thanks, im quite new to all this so i think il def go and find out some info.

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devientenigma · 05/09/2011 23:24

well worth going for your reason and the chance to meet other parents. Then most importantly lunch, if it's provided of course.

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