• Engagement and Advice Team (E&A)

    … out where you can meet one of the team at a local library drop-in session or an outreach event - Outreach events Information on outreach events the team will be attending - Latest news from the Engagement and Advice Team (E&A) All the latest news and updates from the team

  • What you can expect from us

    … and X (Twitter) where you can access SENDIASS updates, news, information and articles. - You can sign up via our website to receive our monthly e-newsletter, SENDIASS Spotlight for parents/carers and professionals. Keeping you up to date with what is going on in SENDIASS, news, information and articles. - We …

  • Have your say on two new SEND Consultations

    Have your say on two new SEND Consultations Author: Kelly Drew Have your say on two new SEND Consultations The Department for Education (DfE) has launched two consultations that could affect children and young people with SEND and their families. 🔹 Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) This consultation looks …

  • Information and links for young people

    Information and links for young people YI is a new interactive NHS website for young people in Norfolk and Waveney aged 11-24 years old, designed by the local community and validated by NHS professionals to provide reliable and trustworthy content to support young people in navigating various life challenges …

  • Who is responsible for SEN Support?

    Who is responsible for SEN Support? From 1st September 2014 a new legal framework for SEN Law was introduced with the implementation of the Children and Families Act 2014. The framework contains the legal rights to ensure children and young people with SEN or a disability receive the educational provision …

  • Phase Transfer - What is it and how it works (with an EHCP)

    … a child or young person with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) moves from one stage of education to another. What counts as a “new phase of education”? Under Regulation 2 of the SEN and Disability Regulations 2014, a new phase of education means moving from: - Early years → School …

  • Going through a working document

    … the tribunal to decide. The changes made to the working document need to come from the professional reports listed in section K and from any new professional evidence that has been gathered after the plan was issued. Use the wording in the report and reference the report and page number …

  • SENDIASS Spotlight - April 26

    … update Norfolk SENDIASS updates We’re delighted to share some positive updates from the SENDIAS team this month. We’re excited to welcome Frances, our new SENDIAS Advisor, who has already thrown herself into her training with great enthusiasm. As part of this, you may start to see Frances at …

  • SENDIASS Spotlight - Nov 25

    … all those that applied, we will be looking to shortlist end of the week with interviews to follow. We are looking forward to having two new starters with us come the New Year, with them being able to take cases no later than Easter 2026. A child must have a …

  • Norfolk SEND Youth Forum update

    … their research. Our meetings are every month online, and we have started to plan our next social activity to take place in March. We welcome new members so please get in touch if you would like to join this brilliant group! Please take a look at some photos of the …

  • Understanding the SEND Reforms: What they are, what they mean, and the role of the consultation period

    … period - Draft legislation (a Bill) - Parliamentary scrutiny in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords - Further amendments throughout the process before any new law takes effect. This entire process typically takesa few years, during which current law and rightsremainunchanged. The Consultation Period There is a 12 week …

  • Moving to Norfolk with a child or young person with SEND

    … as: - Assessment reports - EHCPs or draft EHCPs - School reports - Recommendations from professionals - Use the Norfolk School Finder tool to look at local schools near the new home. - Begin preparing the child or young person for the transition to a new county and school. - Contact Norfolk SENDIASS and book a telephone …

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