NEAP

The National Educational Advocacy Partnership

A group of independent specialists within the visual impairment sector have worked together to develop a national partnership for Educational Advocacy for young people who are visually impaired.

The partnership is helping increasingly to ensure that all young people (0 – 25 years) with visual impairment, who require Educational Advocacy, have the opportunity to receive support from an independent Educational Advocate. The aim of this partnership is to support parents’ efforts by producing independent accessible information and deliver a consistent and systematic approach with professional quality standards.

It is with this in mind that we are very excited to announce that the Launch of this Partnership will take place at the Commonwealth Club in London on Tuesday 20^th November 2007, from 12.00pm – 3.00pm (lunch will be served).

This will be an ideal opportunity to share why this partnership is so vital in the wider efforts to ensure that children who are visually impaired receive the appropriate educational and specialist provisions they require.

If you would like to join us at this launch please contact please download the following information NEAP Launch - PDF or email NEAPlaunch@nbcs.org.uk.

NEAP offers to:

• Work with you to ensure the best outcome for your child
• Explain terminology in simple terms
• Provide information regarding education entitlements
• Advise on educational needs and resources
• Offer support with regard to your child's low vision and access to aids and adaptations
• Support with any educational issues
• Visit you and/or your child either at home or in the school environment.
• Liaise with the LEA on your behalf.
• Help you with the SEN Assessment process#
• Support you through the Statutory Assessment and Statement process
• Attend Annual Reviews
• Attend Tribunals when necessary
• Help you to access other professional organisations and services, as appropriate