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Special Educational Needs and Disability, Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

What is SENDIASS?

SENDIASS is a free and impartial service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers. SENDIASS provides information, advice and support in relation to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), alongside related health and social care matters.

Impartial means that we do not take sides or tell you what to do and the information we provide is based in guidance and legislation. All staff in the team are trained through IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice).

How can SENDIASS help

Our aim is to empower families, by providing the information and advice they need to make informed choices and to actively participate in SEND processes.

The topics that SENDIASS can help with include;

  • SEN Support in School
  • Preparing for and getting the most out of our meetings
  • Education Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment
  • Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
  • Annual Review
  • Transitions
  • Resolving Disagreements
  • SEND Tribunal Appeals and Mediation
  • SEND Complaints and Disability Discrimination
  • Suspension and Permanent Exclusion

For more information about SENDIASS  please visit the SENDIASS website.

How can SENDIASS help young people?

Contact

help@nlsendiass.org.uk

SENDIASS website

01724 277665 (direct line/24 hour answer phone)