Experienced officers of the local authority will be prepared to discuss matters with you in confidence, although parents should be aware that the local authority is not in a position to tell schools what to do, nor can it overrule the decisions made by a Headteacher. You can contact:
County Inclusion Manager
Carol Way on 01480 376302
carol.way@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Chloe Watkis on 01223 706342
You may wish to refer to the DCSF guidance: 'Improving behaviour and attendance: guidance on exclusion from Schools and Pupil Referral Units (September 2008)'
Alternatively, specialist teams may be able to help:
Primary Specialist Teaching Service:
01480 373794 or 01223 712442 or 01353 612802
Parent Partnership Service
(if your child has special educational needs)
Bob Wilson on 01223 699211
Robert.Wilson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Cambridgeshire Race Equality and Diversity Service (for parents of black, Bilingual or Traveller pupils)
Bethan Rees: 01223 508700
bethan.rees@ambridgeshire.gov.uk
If you prefer to speak to someone outside the LA, the Advisory Centre for Education is a useful independent organisation – 0808 800 0327, or visit
www.ace-ed.org.uk