Questions & Answers
What A CYP Advocate Can & Cannot Do
Facts Questions & Answers
Certainly! Here's a Facts Q&A Guide for a parent consulting an education advocate
Parent's Guide to Consulting an Education Advocate: Facts Q&A
Q1: What is an education advocate, and why might I need one?
A: An education advocate is a professional who provides support and guidance to parents navigating the educational system, especially when dealing with issues related to special educational needs (SEN). You might need an advocate if you encounter challenges in securing appropriate support and services for your child.
Q2: How do I know if my child needs an education advocate?
A: Consider consulting an education advocate if you believe your child’s educational needs are not being adequately met, if there are concerns about SEN support, or if you’re facing challenges in communication with the school or local authorities.
Q3: What specific issues can an education advocate assist with?
A: An education advocate can help with a range of issues, including securing appropriate SEN provision, navigating the special education system, helping you to prepare for meetings with school officials, and ensuring your child's rights are upheld.
Q4: What experience do you have , and are you qualified?
A:I am a mother with children in the school system, one of whom has special educational needs (SEND). With over a decade of experience in the health and social care industry and a BA Honours degree in Health and Social Care, including a focus on social work law and children's well-being, I have acquired a robust background in these fields.
CYP Advocates have experience in special educational needs and a good understanding of the local education system.
Q5: What should I expect during the initial consultation with an education advocate?
A: The initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, share information about your child's needs, and understand how the advocate can assist you. It's a chance to assess their expertise and determine if they are the right fit for your situation.
Q6: How much does it cost to hire an education advocate?
A: Costs can vary. we offer a free 15 minutes initial consultation. we will inform you of fees and payment structures during the initial consultation. 1 hour consultation is charged at £100 per hour.
Q7: Can an education advocate prepare me for meetings with school officials ?
A: Yes, one of the roles of an education advocate is to help you with meetings, with school officials. This is to ensuring your concerns are effectively communicated and advocating for your child's needs.
Q8: Will my child's information be kept confidential when working with an education advocate?
A: Education advocates are bound by confidentiality and should not disclose your child's information without your explicit consent. Ensure that this is discussed and clarified during your initial consultations.
Q9: What if my child's case requires legal action? Can an education advocate assist with that?
A: While education advocates provide valuable support, legal matters may require a solicitor. Advocates can guide you on when legal involvement may be necessary and help connect you with legal professionals if needed.
Q10: How can I prepare for a consultation with an education advocate?
A: Gather relevant documents, jot down your concerns and questions, and be ready to provide a detailed overview of your child's needs and educational history. This will help the advocate understand your situation more effectively.
Remember, consulting an education advocate is about empowering yourself as a parent to ensure your child receives the best possible education. It's an opportunity to collaborate with a knowledgeable professional who can guide you through the complexities of the educational system.
What A CYP Advocate Can & Cannot Do
What an CPY Advocate Can Do:
We can Provide Information.
An education advocate can offer information about educational processes, rights, and available services.
We can assist in decision-Making.
Education advocates can help parents explore options and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education and treatment.
We can signpost you to resources.
Advocates can guide parents to relevant community services and resources.
We can give Communication Support.
Education advocates can assist in expressing parents' views and wishes to relevant educational services.
We can help with meeting Preparation and Support:
Advocates can help parents prepare for and navigate meetings related to their child's education. An education advocate can advocate for parents' rights to ensure their child receives the necessary education.
We can stand up for the rights of parents and their children.
An education advocate serves as a knowledgeable and supportive ally for parents and their children, particularly those facing challenges in the education system, such as special educational needs. Their role involves understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations, empowering parents with information about their rights.
Facts about What an CYP Advocate Cannot Do:
We cannot Provide Emotional Support
Education advocates typically do not provide emotional support as part of their role, but we can signpost you to agencies that can help.
We cannot make decisions Without my Input.
Advocates do not make decisions on behalf of parents and their children without their input.
we cannot always solve Problems for children & families.
Education advocates assist in navigating challenges but do not solve problems on behalf of parents.
We cannot currently be present at school meetings.
We can only help you prepare for the meeting, but being present is a service we wish to be available in the future.
We cannot Provide Formal Education.
Education advocates focus on providing information and assistance rather than formal education, but we can sign post you to agencies that can.
Question: How does an education advocate differ from a formal educator in the educational support they offer?
We cannot always Agree with Everything you say.
An education advocate advocates for the needs and views of the client but may not agree with all perspectives.
What A CYP Advocate Can & Cannot Do
What an CPY Advocate Can Do:
We can Provide Information.
An education advocate can offer information about educational processes, rights, and available services.
We can assist in decision-Making.
Education advocates can help parents explore options and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education and treatment.
We can signpost you to resources.
Advocates can guide parents to relevant community services and resources.
We can give Communication Support.
Education advocates can assist in expressing parents' views and wishes to relevant educational services.
We can help with meeting Preparation and Support:
Advocates can help parents prepare for and navigate meetings related to their child's education. An education advocate can advocate for parents' rights to ensure their child receives the necessary education.
We can stand up for the rights of parents and their children.
An education advocate serves as a knowledgeable and supportive ally for parents and their children, particularly those facing challenges in the education system, such as special educational needs. Their role involves understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations, empowering parents with information about their rights.
Facts about What an CYP Advocate Cannot Do:
We cannot Provide Emotional Support
Education advocates typically do not provide emotional support as part of their role, but we can signpost you to agencies that can help.
We cannot make decisions Without my Input.
Advocates do not make decisions on behalf of parents and their children without their input.
we cannot always solve Problems for children & families.
Education advocates assist in navigating challenges but do not solve problems on behalf of parents.
We cannot currently be present at school meetings.
We can only help you prepare for the meeting, but being present is a service we wish to be available in the future.
We cannot Provide Formal Education.
Education advocates focus on providing information and assistance rather than formal education, but we can sign post you to agencies that can.
Question: How does an education advocate differ from a formal educator in the educational support they offer?
We cannot always Agree with Everything you say.
An education advocate advocates for the needs and views of the client but may not agree with all perspectives.
What A CYP Advocate Can & Cannot Do
What an CPY Advocate Can Do:
We can Provide Information.
An education advocate can offer information about educational processes, rights, and available services.
We can assist in decision-Making.
Education advocates can help parents explore options and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education and treatment.
We can signpost you to resources.
Advocates can guide parents to relevant community services and resources.
We can give Communication Support.
Education advocates can assist in expressing parents' views and wishes to relevant educational services.
We can help with meeting Preparation and Support:
Advocates can help parents prepare for and navigate meetings related to their child's education. An education advocate can advocate for parents' rights to ensure their child receives the necessary education.
We can stand up for the rights of parents and their children.
An education advocate serves as a knowledgeable and supportive ally for parents and their children, particularly those facing challenges in the education system, such as special educational needs. Their role involves understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations, empowering parents with information about their rights.
Facts about What an CYP Advocate Cannot Do:
We cannot Provide Emotional Support
Education advocates typically do not provide emotional support as part of their role, but we can signpost you to agencies that can help.
We cannot make decisions Without my Input.
Advocates do not make decisions on behalf of parents and their children without their input.
we cannot always solve Problems for children & families.
Education advocates assist in navigating challenges but do not solve problems on behalf of parents.
We cannot currently be present at school meetings.
We can only help you prepare for the meeting, but being present is a service we wish to be available in the future.
We cannot Provide Formal Education.
Education advocates focus on providing information and assistance rather than formal education, but we can sign post you to agencies that can.
Question: How does an education advocate differ from a formal educator in the educational support they offer?
We cannot always Agree with Everything you say.
An education advocate advocates for the needs and views of the client but may not agree with all perspectives.
What A CYP Advocate Can & Cannot Do
What an CPY Advocate Can Do:
We can Provide Information.
An education advocate can offer information about educational processes, rights, and available services.
We can assist in decision-Making.
Education advocates can help parents explore options and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education and treatment.
We can signpost you to resources.
Advocates can guide parents to relevant community services and resources.
We can give Communication Support.
Education advocates can assist in expressing parents' views and wishes to relevant educational services.
We can help with meeting Preparation and Support:
Advocates can help parents prepare for and navigate meetings related to their child's education. An education advocate can advocate for parents' rights to ensure their child receives the necessary education.
We can stand up for the rights of parents and their children.
An education advocate serves as a knowledgeable and supportive ally for parents and their children, particularly those facing challenges in the education system, such as special educational needs. Their role involves understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations, empowering parents with information about their rights.
Facts about What an CYP Advocate Cannot Do:
We cannot Provide Emotional Support
Education advocates typically do not provide emotional support as part of their role, but we can signpost you to agencies that can help.
We cannot make decisions Without my Input.
Advocates do not make decisions on behalf of parents and their children without their input.
we cannot always solve Problems for children & families.
Education advocates assist in navigating challenges but do not solve problems on behalf of parents.
We cannot currently be present at school meetings.
We can only help you prepare for the meeting, but being present is a service we wish to be available in the future.
We cannot Provide Formal Education.
Education advocates focus on providing information and assistance rather than formal education, but we can sign post you to agencies that can.
Question: How does an education advocate differ from a formal educator in the educational support they offer?
We cannot always Agree with Everything you say.
An education advocate advocates for the needs and views of the client but may not agree with all perspectives.
What A CYP Advocate Can & Cannot Do
What an CPY Advocate Can Do:
We can Provide Information.
An education advocate can offer information about educational processes, rights, and available services.
We can assist in decision-Making.
Education advocates can help parents explore options and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education and treatment.
We can signpost you to resources.
Advocates can guide parents to relevant community services and resources.
We can give Communication Support.
Education advocates can assist in expressing parents' views and wishes to relevant educational services.
We can help with meeting Preparation and Support:
Advocates can help parents prepare for and navigate meetings related to their child's education. An education advocate can advocate for parents' rights to ensure their child receives the necessary education.
We can stand up for the rights of parents and their children.
An education advocate serves as a knowledgeable and supportive ally for parents and their children, particularly those facing challenges in the education system, such as special educational needs. Their role involves understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations, empowering parents with information about their rights.
Facts about What an CYP Advocate Cannot Do:
We cannot Provide Emotional Support
Education advocates typically do not provide emotional support as part of their role, but we can signpost you to agencies that can help.
We cannot make decisions Without my Input.
Advocates do not make decisions on behalf of parents and their children without their input.
we cannot always solve Problems for children & families.
Education advocates assist in navigating challenges but do not solve problems on behalf of parents.
We cannot currently be present at school meetings.
We can only help you prepare for the meeting, but being present is a service we wish to be available in the future.
We cannot Provide Formal Education.
Education advocates focus on providing information and assistance rather than formal education, but we can sign post you to agencies that can.
Question: How does an education advocate differ from a formal educator in the educational support they offer?
We cannot always Agree with Everything you say.
An education advocate advocates for the needs and views of the client but may not agree with all perspectives.
What A CYP Advocate Can & Cannot Do
What an CPY Advocate Can Do:
We can Provide Information.
An education advocate can offer information about educational processes, rights, and available services.
We can assist in decision-Making.
Education advocates can help parents explore options and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education and treatment.
We can signpost you to resources.
Advocates can guide parents to relevant community services and resources.
We can give Communication Support.
Education advocates can assist in expressing parents' views and wishes to relevant educational services.
We can help with meeting Preparation and Support:
Advocates can help parents prepare for and navigate meetings related to their child's education. An education advocate can advocate for parents' rights to ensure their child receives the necessary education.
We can stand up for the rights of parents and their children.
An education advocate serves as a knowledgeable and supportive ally for parents and their children, particularly those facing challenges in the education system, such as special educational needs. Their role involves understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations, empowering parents with information about their rights.
Facts about What an CYP Advocate Cannot Do:
We cannot Provide Emotional Support
Education advocates typically do not provide emotional support as part of their role, but we can signpost you to agencies that can help.
We cannot make decisions Without my Input.
Advocates do not make decisions on behalf of parents and their children without their input.
we cannot always solve Problems for children & families.
Education advocates assist in navigating challenges but do not solve problems on behalf of parents.
We cannot currently be present at school meetings.
We can only help you prepare for the meeting, but being present is a service we wish to be available in the future.
We cannot Provide Formal Education.
Education advocates focus on providing information and assistance rather than formal education, but we can sign post you to agencies that can.
Question: How does an education advocate differ from a formal educator in the educational support they offer?
We cannot always Agree with Everything you say.
An education advocate advocates for the needs and views of the client but may not agree with all perspectives.