EA support for Parents

We understand this is a stressful time and we want to assure you that EA aim to assist

you the best we can.

As information changes rapidly it can be a confusing time for parents and we want to

ensure that parents who cannot access information readily or who may find it difficult to

support their children’s education at home during this time are supported as fully as

possible.

The following information is aimed at supporting parents during this phase of remote

learning.

ï‚· Are there parents who may have a lower levels of literacy and may need

extra support at this time to support their child’s education whilst at home?

If so, consider ways in which these parents could support their children’s learning

through different mediums.

The Education Authority’s Literacy Service provides support for pupils, schools

and parents in the area of specific learning difficulties in literacy (SpLDs)/dyslexia

is available to help

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/pupil-support-services/literacy-service

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Are there parents who have children with special educational needs?

These parents will already be aware of the capability of their children but please

be mindful they may come to you for extra support or to clarify issues. DE also

have a resource available that you may find helpful

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/resourcefile_

Part1.pdf

EA SEN teams can also be contacted for support

https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/special-educational-needs-sen/contact-detailsfor-

special-education-in-the-local-education