How to Become an Independent Parental
Supporter
The role of the Independent Parental Supporter
The work of the Individual Parental Supporter (IPS) is essential
for the success of the Parent Partnership Service. Please go to
the IPS Help and Support page for details on
the ways in which an
IPS
will help a family.
We have a rolling programme of training for volunteers, with the
next course starting in Summer 2012. We would be very pleased
to hear from anyone who would like to know more.
To find out what is is like to be an
IPS
download the comments leaflet (PDF, 2.75KB)
written by some of our existing volunteers.
The Training
Parent Partnership training gives our volunteers information and
practical experience.
The training:-
- Is delivered in weekly sessions
- Lasts for 12 weeks
- Leads to accreditation through the Open College Network
- Is very practical, using real case studies
- Includes visits and shadowing
- Is led by Parent Partnership staff
- Allows trainees to meet professional staff
- Is free of charge to volunteers
Could You Help?
If you have time to offer, you could make a real difference to
Cheshire East parents.
The time volunteers spend helping the Parent Partnership Service
varies. They themselves choose how much time they commit. We
pay expenses for our volunteers.
The Next Course
The next training course will start in Summer 2012. If you
are interested please download the IPS training flyer
(PDF, 838KB) and contact PPS for an information
pack.
We will be holding an information day so you can talk about what
being an
IPS
would mean to you. The day is on Wednesday 25th April 2012,
10.30 am - 12.30 pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.
