SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
We are a statutory and confidential service working with parents, carers, children and young people. We offer free and impartial information, advice and support on matters relating to a child or young person’s special educational needs or disability, including education, health and social care, from birth to 25 years.
Our SENDIASS team have completed professional SEND legal training run by the Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice (IPSEA). This means they can give you accurate, relevant, and legally based information about your rights and responsibilities and those of schools, colleges, the Local Authority and education professionals.
How we can help you
Listen to your concerns and provide information and advice on the phone, email or in person
Work with you to explore your options
Help you prepare for meetings
Help to explain reports written by professionals
Give you information in relation to SEND law to enable you to participate and make informed decisions regarding your child's education
Signpost you to other sources of information and support
Work in partnership with schools and the local authority to develop positive relationships and outcomes
In addition we provide
Information sessions for parent/carers
Information/support group for young people
School/college drop-in support
Training for parents
Access to workshops relating to SEND processes including information relating to health and social care
Regular newsletters
Facebook page for parent/carers
Information/support for young people - Elevate Youth
Take a look at SENDIASS Facebook page to find upcoming events
If you are a parent carer with a child at school, or you are a young person up to the age of 25, and you are looking for practical help with special educational needs procedures, information concerning health or social care or you just want someone to listen to your concerns then get in touch with us.
Last updated : 22 October 2026