Listen
We take time to listen to your concerns in order to give you the most suitable information, advice and support.
Practical
Offer practical help with writing letters and emails and filling in forms. We can also signpost to other services that can help with specialist areas, such as benefits.
Meeting Support
We can attend some meetings with you. This may be attending an initial meeting to get the full picture to help us to give you the most suitable advice.
Legal Help
Explain what the law says. Some of this is summarised in our downloadable factsheets.
Confidential
The service is confidential; we only contact local authority officers or other practitioners with parents' permission.
Times when you might need our help.
Struggling with Education
If your child or young person is struggling in their educational setting and is not making progress. Perhaps you are unclear about the help they are receiving and would like to talk about this.
SEND Support
When he/she is receiving SEND support or has an Education, Health and Care Plan. We can explain what to expect and what this means for you child.
Needs Assessment
If you would like your child or young person's special educational needs to be formally assessed. We can explain how an application is made and can help if you need support writing your views for the assessment.
Writing Help
If you need help writing your views for the assessment.
Meeting Support
If you would like support at a school or a SEND team meeting (including mediation).
Exclusion Risk
If your child or young person is at risk of exclusion or has received a fixed term or permanent exclusion and you need help to understand your rights.
Changing Stage of Education
When your child or young person with SEND is transferring from nursery to primary school, from primary school to secondary or from secondary to college. You might want to talk about your options or how to make sure the move goes smoothly.