Home School Liason Service

Dove House School is committed to maintaining a close working relationship with parents and carers of children attending the school.

The home/school liaison service offers the following assistance to parents and carers:

• Advice and information on matters specific to special
educational needs.
• Completion of benefit forms.
• Writing letters on behalf of parents to other agencies e.g. housing.
• Information on services available to parents/carers within Hampshire.
• Accompanying parents at meetings with other agencies.
• Home visits.
• Transition Planning – exploring opportunities beyond school.
• A listening ear providing support/encouragement at times of difficulty.
• A resource library containing local and national information related to special needs.
• Providing support for the family.

Prior to pupils joining the school the Home School Liaison service will meet with parents/carers at home to:

• Obtain the parents perspective about their child’s needs, strengths and interests.
• Cement the close working relationship between school and home that will be maintained throughout the child’s placement at Dove House School.