For too long, parents have believed that once they place their children in education they simply need to respond to schools and college communications about them. However, CEN recognises that parents must lead conversations about their children and ultimately direct their educational outcomes, themselves.
PEP – Parents Empowering Parents is CENs tool to encourage parents to learn more about the education system and become proactive about their children’s learning and future prospects.
Advocacy is often sought as a last resort by parents faced with the prospect of their children being excluded from school.
However, Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) is all about early intervention which is the route all parents should seek to help their children avoid circumstances escalating to school exclusion.
PEP encourages parents to understand why it is important for them to be involved in their children’s education and provides parents with the following:
PEP Forum webinars – to inform and upskill.
Access to CENs Directory of Services – a bespoke referral and signposting tool for parents and young people
Support for parents seeking to establish PEP Hubs within their communities
Click here to join us at the next PEP Forum.
Upcoming PEP Forums may cover the following:
School Admissions & Transitions - Including what one should look for in a school
School Exclusions - The why, how and what to do.
SEND - Do you really need an EHCP? Are specialist schools best?
If you would like to know more about joining a PEP Hub or want help in getting a PEP Hub started in your school/local community, contact CEN’s Parent Coordinator using the details below:
T: 020 7733 0297