Warrington SENDIASS | warrington.gov.uk

SEND Information, Advice and Support Service

All local authorities must provide access to a SENDIASS Service
We are an independent service but we work closely with the local authority
The advice we provide is impartial, confidential and free
We help parents, carers and young people who have or may have special educational needs and disabilities aged between 0- 25 years. With or without an EHCP
We provide information on what support and options are available to them, giving them the tools to make informed decisions about their child's/young person`s education and to express their views

Explaining the different stages of SEN support
Support with practical tasks such as how to get extra support for your child/young person in school. How to get referrals into services. Filling in forms, writing letters, completing parental views.
Support in explaining reports, cutting through jargon
Advice on EHC assessments and plans/draft plans
Support at meetings
Attending EHCP annual reviews, transition reviews, early/emergency reviews, SEN support reviews
Support at transition between nursery/primary/secondary/post 16 settings
Advice and support on different types of exclusions
Support on how to move forward when things go wrong
Help with resolving disagreements in educational settings
Support in appeals for admission, choice of setting, SEND transport etc
Support in formal mediation & tribunals, including support with paperwork and attending hearings
Support in situations where equality and disability discrimination is an issue

Parents/carers/young people can self-refer
Professionals can refer but only with the permission of parent/carer/young person

Confidential telephone helpline, call us on 01925 442978. We have an out of hours answer phone available.

Face to face meetings by appointment at:

26 July 2024