WE GIVE
Information, advice and support to children, young people and parents/carers around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes health and social care where it is linked to education. You can book a telephone helpline appointment via our website to talk with an advisor or access our online bite-size training, information booklets and resources.
WE ARE
A statutory, free, confidential and impartial service based across Norfolk with staff who are independently trained in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) law, guidance, policy and practice.
WE HAVE
A Steering Group which includes parents/carers and representatives from local voluntary groups, Childrens Services, the Parent Carer Forum, Education, Health and Social Care. Together, we plan the services we offer across Norfolk.
A monthly e-newsletter for parent/carers and professionals. Subscribe on our website to receive SENDIASS updates, news and information.
WE OFFER INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT WITH:
• SEN Support and reasonable adjustments
• Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
• Annual review of EHCP
• Exclusions and suspensions
• Transport
• SEND Tribunals
• Complaints
• POST 16 provision
• Admissions
• Mediation and Dispute Resolution
• Transitioning through educational placements
• Personal budgets
• Gathering, understanding and interpreting information and reports
• Signposting to other services for information, advice and support
• How to prepare for and get the best out of a meeting
• Working in partnership with schools and the Local Authority to develop positive relationships