Family Advocacy at Hawthorns
“Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need”.
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LATEST NEWS: We are pleased to announce that this half term we shall be running Tuesday mornings parent coffee mornings after school drop off and on Wednesday's we shall be running Hawthorns Advocacy 1:1 surgeries and specialist coffee morning with external agencies.
PLEASE NOTE: The Hawthorns Advocacy surgeries and specialist coffee morning will run on alternate Wednesday's. For dates and times and how to book see the links below.
We also have upcoming school tour dates. Click here to see more information about our school tour.
Tuesday and Wednesday Morning Session Information
Tuesday Parent Coffee Mornings Dates
Wednesday Hawthorns Advocacy Surgeries Dates
Specialist’ Networking Session Dates
What is the Family Advocacy Offer at Hawthorns?
What is a Family Advocacy - easy read version
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The Charter for Independent Advocates
Having an advocate can empower people who are struggling to access these rights because it means that they are not alone and can have someone independent and impartial to support them as they navigate these bureaucratic systems.
Although we use the peer advocacy model as I am a SEND parent to two children, the most powerful advocacy model is self-advocacy and we hope to signpost you to the most accurate and up-to-date information to empower your decision making.
Please find attached the 10 principles that govern The Advocacy Charter for Independent Advocates and Advocacy Providers such as Hawthorns.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Hawthorns we are committed to ensuring that we communicate with our families in a clear and equitable manner. If you wish to have:
- Translators at meetings
- Documents translated
- Easy-Read Documents
- Braille
- Sign- Language
Or any type of inclusive communication from the school then please e-mail me at liz.hillier@newbridgegroup.org and we will try to accommodate your request.
The Wider Community
Currently I am building relationships with partners across the community alongside our Parent Governor, Alex Webster. So far we are actively working with:
And the list is growing!
If you are a community group and interested in forging a relationship with Hawthorns to help support the wider community then please e-mail me at liz.hillier@newbridgegroup.org
