Education information

Be informed - it will help you to put your views clearly and confidently

Most of the people who contact our service have concerns about their child's education.

If your child has special educational needs, or may have special educational needs, then you may want to start by looking at our own impartial factsheets which are listed below.  The first factsheet on School Action explains how schools should be supporting children who are having difficulties at school.  If you would like to discuss anything in our factsheets, or would like advice or support then please contact us.

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Parent Partnership Service Factsheets (click to down-load)

School Action and School Action Plus

Statutory Assessment and Statements

Parental Contribution to Statutory Assessment

Annual Review

Working with your child's school

Working with the Local Authority

Legal Advice

Transition to secondary school

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Free government booklet for parents/carers - "Special Educational Needs Procedures"

You can order or download this booklet, which is also available in other languages and formats.

Go to:  Teachernet publications 

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Local education provision in your area -  go to: 

     Education and Learning - Shropshire

     Education and Learning - Telford & Wrekin

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Specialist Information and Advice on Education Issues - see the topics listed on the menu on the left.