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DIAL Doncaster, Unit 9, Shaw Wood Business Park, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster, DN2 5TB
Network 81

1 - 7 Woodfield Terrace
Stansted
Essex
CM24 8AJ

Tel: 0870 770 3306
Tel: 0870 770 3262 (Admin)
Fax: 0870 770 3263
E-mail: info@network81.org
Website: www.network81.org

Description:
Network 81 is the national network for parents of children with special educational needs.

Aims:
Working towards properly resourced inclusive education by:

  • Educating parents about matters relating to their children's education.
  • Linking up and supporting groups and individual parents of children with special educational needs.
  • Raising awareness and publicising good practice in inclusion.
  • Encouraging parents to take their rightful place in the education policy-making process.
  • Promoting parent-professional partnership.

Activities:

  • Helpline operating from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, offering advice and information on special educational needs, assessment, the statementing process, choosing a school, communication with schools and local authorities, rights of parents and of children.
  • Links parents with local support groups where possible and appropriate.

Also offers advice to parents on a range of topics including:

  • Choosing a school.
  • Inclusive education.
  • Educational Law and the Code of Practice.
  • Communication with schools and Education Authorities.
  • Local and national organisations available to help parents.

Local Groups:
Links with other groups and individuals have been created.

Membership:
Membership is encouraged under the following categories.

  • Individual/Family £20.00
  • Group Membership £25.00
  • LEA membership £35.00

updated 07/08/07

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