The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services offer information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people.
The service is free, impartial and confidential.
KIDS SENDIASS have developed resources providing information and advice for parents, carers, professionals and young people.
It is a legal requirement that all local authorities have a SENDIAS service and KIDS provide a number of these services across the country. Each KIDS SENDIAS service has a local page with their contact details, local information and local resources.
Find your local SENDIASS service here
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My SENDIASS for young people aged 16 - 25 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities.
Find out more about the SENDIAS minimum standards and our policies
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An EHC plan is a legal document that explains the extra help that will be given to meet those needs and how that help will support the child or young person to achieve what they want to in their life. Read more
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