Support for Parents and Carers

Swindon Parent Partnership Service (SPPS) is a small, independent and impartial advice and support service for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

SPPS offers a confidential service, which supports the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process and aims to develop closer links with parents and schools.

Swindon Parent Partnership Service (SPPS)

Each case is treated individually to provide tailored support. Where appropriate, the team can signpost to other relevant services.

What Type of Support Do You Offer?

We can offer information, guidance and support on a range of issues including:

Help with informal discussions with education providers
Help with understanding the EHCP process and completing paperwork
Help with understanding formal reports
Support with preparing for and attending meetings
Disability discrimination
Working with families of excluded pupils
Support with various appeals’ processes
Parents’ rights and responsibilities
Current changes in legislation
Help with contacting other agencies and voluntary groups

What Do You Mean by Impartial?

We believe that being impartial means:

Giving everyone an equal chance to express their views, whether it is parents or professionals
Treating everyone with respect
Offering unbiased information
Not having a vested interest in the outcome of any particular process
Providing accurate and up-to-date information to the best of our knowledge

How to Make Contact SPPS

You can contact the team directly on:

Tel: 01793 466515

Caseworkers are available during term time only, but messages can be left with the administrator on the above number and will be dealt with when the team returns to the office.

From September 1st we will be operating a drop in session on Wednesday mornings from Swindon Advisory Movement (SAM) shop located at 37 Regent Street. You may be able to book an appointment here if necessary.

Does it Cost Anything?

No, it is a completely free service.

Useful Links

Swindon Parent Partnership Service
Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH
Tel: 01793 466515

Parents and Carers Advisory Group

Swindon Advocacy Movement

Swindon Down’s Syndrome Group

Swindon Carers Centre

SCWAD (Swindon Children Without A Diagnosis or with rare disorders)

Hop Skip and Jump

A charity that provides immediate and flexible day and evening respite care to children and adults with special needs, life limiting illnesses and disabilities, no matter how complex.

Hop Skip and Jump

Fostering and Adoption with Swindon

Leaflets - Practical Guides to Parents’ Legal Rights