Steering Group

The Good Practice Guide for Parent Partnership Services sets out the need for Parent Partnership Services to be independent and operate at "arms-length" from the Local Authority to give parents greater confidence. One way to achieve this is by appointing an advisory (steering) group to provide an overview of the service.

Our steering group, which meets four times a year, includes parents, representatives of the Local Authority, voluntary and support groups, volunteer independent parental supporters and an independent Chair. Its role is to review the impartiality and effectiveness of Wirral Parent Partnership Service in accordance with national guidance and to ensure that it accords with the SEN Framework and Code of Practice. The group also has a role in reviewing policies and publications and it publishes a review of its involvement in our newsletter. The group receives regular updates from the Coordinator and Local Authority and shares information and updates from related parental involvement and other national or local support groups.

Please view our Terms of Reference here!

Our Statement on Impartiality can be viewed here.

Please find the agenda for the Steering Group meeting on 8th November 2011 here.

Click here for the Steering Group agenda for 31st January 2012.

Agenda for Steering Group meeting on 24th April 2012, please click here.