Bedfordshire Parent Partnership leaflets

We have written a number of leaflets and Information sheets, which you can either download by clicking on the link or telephone us on 01234 316 353 and we will send you copies of the ones you would like.

The comprehensive list of leaflets is below.  More details are given below.  Click on the leaflet number to find the information you need.  If you read further on, we give another listing of leaflets with descriptions of the information in each leaflet.

There are also information sheets one on special schools and provisions| (Bedford Borough) Special Schools and Provisions| (Central Bedfordshire) and one on local and national voluntary organisations|

1. Leaflet number 1 - Help if your child has Special Educational Needs
2. Leaflet number 2 - School Action and School Action Plus
3. Leaflet number 3 - Statutory Assessment
4. Leaflet number 4 - Note in Lieu and Final Statement
5. Leaflet number 5 - Annual Review and Transition Plan
6. Leaflet number 6 - If you are not happy with the provision for your child's special educational needs
7. Leaflet number 7 - Early Years
8. Leaflet number 8 - Looking at Schools
9. Leaflet number 9 - Getting the best out of meetings 
10. Leaflet number 10 - Understanding the jargon
11. Leaflet number 11 - Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

General information

• Leaflet number 1 – Help if your child has Special Educational Needs

Not sure who to turn to if your child has special educational needs? This booklet tells you about the main services in Bedfordshire which are available to help you

• Leaflet number 11 - Iindividual Education Plans (IEPs)
  
• Leaflet number 8 - Looking at Schools

Also available in Urdu,| Bengali |and Polish|

Not sure which school to choose for your child? This booklet gives you helpful ideas as to what you might do or information you might collect to help you make an informed decision

Also available in Urdu,| Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet number 9 – Getting the best out of meetings

This booklet will help you get the best out of any meetings you may need to attend.

Also available in Urdu,| Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet number 10 – Understanding Jargon

An a-z of words that may be used by school and other professionals

Also available in Urdu,| Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet number 6 – If you are not happy with the provision for your child’s special educational needs

Not happy with the provision for your child? This booklet explains what to do and who can help.

Also available in Urdu|, Bengali| and Polish

• Leaflet number 12 – Why do we keep information about you?

This booklet tells you what information we keep about you with your permission and why

• Information sheet 1 – Where to go for information and support

A useful list of local and national organisations that provide help and support to families of children with special educational needs. 

If your child needs extra help at school

• Leaflet number 7 – Early Years

This booklet tells you about the support your child may be able to receive until the term after their fifth birthday

Also available in Urdu|, Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet number 2 – School Action and School Action Plus

Have you been told your child has been put on School Action or School Action Plus? This booklet briefly describes why children are put on school action or school action plus and how it will help your child learn

Also available in Urdu|, Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet number 11 – Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

This booklet explains when a child will need an IEP and what an IEP involves

Also available in Urdu|, Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet number 3 – Statutory Assessment

Most children with special educational needs will get help through school action or school action plus, for a very small number of children, a statutory assessment may be necessary. This booklet explains the process.

Also available in Urdu|, Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet number 4 – Note in Lieu and Final statement

This leaflet explains what a Note in Lieu is and provides more information about Final statements.

Also available in Urdu|, Bengali| and Polish|

• Leaflet 5 – Annual Review and Transition Plan

This booklet explains what annual reviews and transition plans are and who is involved in the reviews and plans.

Also available in Urdu|, Bengali| and Polish|

 

We produce two information sheets:

Bedfordshire Special Schools, Provisions and Resourced Nurseries

National and Local Voluntary Organisations