NPPS Northamptonshire’s Parent Partnership Service
Northamptonshire Parent Partnership Service
Springfield
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BE
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Helpline: 0845 2415552
(10am - 5pm Mon, Weds
and Fri)
General: 01604 636111
Email: contact@npps.info
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Frequently Asked Questions
Finance/Funding
How are Local Authorities and schools financed for SEN?
School Based Support
How do I get help for my child who seems to be struggling at school? What is the definition of SEN or Learning Difficulties?If my child is identified as having special educational needs, what happens next? School say my child is on School Action. What does this mean? What happens if my child doesn't make any progress under School Action?What is School Action Plus? (SAP or SA+)What happens if my child needs more help than the school can provide under SA+?
Statutory Assessment
What is a Statutory Assessment?Who might need a Statutory Assessment?Who can ask for a Statutory Assessment?What happens when a request is made?What are the possible outcomes of a request?Who will be asked for a report?What should go in my report?How long will the Assessment take?What happens next?
Statements
What is a Statement?What happens once a Statement has been written for my child?Can I choose my child’s school?When will the LA make the final statement?What if I disagree with the final statement?What is a Note in Lieu?
Annual Reviews
What is an Annual Review?Who will attend the Annual Review meeting?Will there be any paperwork for an Annual Review?What will happen at the Annual Review meeting?When should Secondary Transfer be discussed?What will happen following the Annual Review?What is an Interim Review?What is the Y9 Transitional Review?
Exclusion
What is an exclusion?How can Exclusion Support help you?
National Curriculum
What is the National Curriculum?What is the Foundation Stage?What is Key Stage 1?What is Key Stage 2?What is Key Stage 3?What is Key Stage 4?What are the P scales?
Disability & Equality
What is meant by Disability?What do schools have to do for disabled pupils?Should I tell the school that my child is disabled?
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