Children & Young People/ Parent & Carer – Independent Advocacy Services

Parent/Carer and Children Information

Independent parental support in Blaenau Gwent is provided by SNAP Cymru.

SNAP Cymru is a charity that offers information and support to families of children and young people who have Additional Learning Needs. 

The service is:

  • Free
  • Confidential
  • Independent

What Can SNAP Cymru Do?

  • Talk to you about your concerns.
  • Visit you at home if you want them to.
  • Help you understand how your child can be helped.
  • Help you write down your views about your child.
  • Support you at meetings, school, visits and discussions with professionals who are working with your child if you wish.
  • Give you information about the services in your area and how you might be able to find the support you need.
Contact details:

 

Related Documents

Children's Rights - Advice and Assistance

Implementing the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act (2018)

Welsh Government Information

How to get involved

What it means for your child 

Person Centered Planning

Advocacy Support

Dispute Resolution

Right to Appeal to the Education Tribunal for Wales (ETW)

What Will My Child Learn in the Foundation Phase Nursery?

A Guide to ALN

Other Organisations that can help

The Trinity Protocol

Gwent Regional Partnership Board- AskSARA