Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service or SENDIASS provides free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability.
We work to the Minimum Standards for SENDIASS and our team of senior practitioners are able to support, inform and advise on the basis of legal training and a detailed knowledge of education
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Information and advice regarding Exam Results 2020
SEND gateway have published SEND resources to help schools and families prepare for the return to school. These resources include a Covid19 SEND Review Guide, a guide on questions for families to ask when returning to school after a period of absence and a webinar and resources for a safe successful return to school following a critical incident. You can access the bank of resources here.
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Connor's family has been supported in getting him back into education after being Electively Home Educated. Read more
Harriet has a diagnosis of of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). She has recently experienced bullying/teasing at school. Read about how her mum got the school to acknowledge her ongoing concerns with the support of SENDIASS. Read more
Unmet needs in secondary school Read more
A journey through secondary school Read more
Supporting Cameron's family through the EHC plan (Edcucation Health and Care Plan) process. Read more
Supporting Chloe's determination to continue with her child care course Read more
Sophie finds her feet while continuing with education Read more
Providing Alan with a safe space within the classroom environment Read more
A chance at an education Read more
Maria's SEN school Read more
Declining an EHC plan Read more
After being signed off school Heather has been trying to access education. Read Heather's story here. Read more
Using origami through the EHC plan process Read more
Finding Luna a new school Read more
Lorna is a single parent and primary carer for seven children and young people. Here is her experience with getting the right support throughout the EHC plan process. Read more
Mediation through SENDIASS Read more
Seeking the right help Read more