A confidential and impartial information, advice and support service on issues related to special educational needs and disability (SEND). They can help with issues related to education, health and social care
How it can help
They can help by:
- listening to your concerns and explaining what options are available
- explaining how education settings can support children and young people with special educational needs/a disability
- giving you information about what the law is and what your choices are, to help you make your own decisions
- supporting you where required at meetings and helping you to get your views across
- finding voluntary groups and other agencies that can also support you, with the help of the Essex Local Offer
- guiding you through the Education, Health and Care Needs assessment process
- supporting you in discussions with education settings and the local authority where a child or young person is at risk of exclusion or has been excluded
- advise you on processes for resolving disagreements, SEND Tribunal processes and means of redress
- consulting parents, children and young people and ensuring your views influence the development of local policy and practice for children and young people with special educational needs and disability
Age
0 to 25
Eligibility
They offer information, advice and support to:
- children and young people (up to 25 years) with SEND
- parents and carers of children with SEND
- practitioners who might support children, young people or parents to access the service
How to access
Contact by phone, email or by completing the referral form on the SENDIASS website
Opening hours
Monday:
9:00-17:00
Tuesday:
9:00-17:00
Wednesday:
9:00-17:00
Thursday:
9:00-17:00
Friday:
9:00-16:30
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed