Type of service: Parent partnerships, Parent partnerships, Family support and information services

Service URL: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/SAIDSEND

Doncaster SAIDSEND (Support, Advice, Information Doncaster, Special Educational Needs and Disability) (formerly Doncaster Parent Partnership Service) provides independent information, advice and guidance to parents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN). It aims to enable and empower parents to work in partnership with schools and the Local Authority to ensure the educational needs of their children are met. Does your child have special educational needs and is under the age of 25?: We can provide independent information, guidance and support for parents and carers of children with any level of special educational needs and disabilities; The best results can be achieved if parents, carers, teachers and others involved with your family can work together to make a difference to your child's education; and We work together with partners to give parents and carers the information you need to achieve the best possible future for your children. How can we help?: We can offer advice and information on: Support with documentation in relation to the Statutory Assessments and the new Education Health and Care Plan as well as the Statementing processes; Short Breaks and respite with Aiming High, SEN, early years/school action support and Statements/Educational, Health and Care Plans; Advice and support around ensuring that your child's views are included in all decisions that affect their educational and health needs; We can support you with meetings at schools, nurseries or the local authority about your child's needs; and We work with partners and have information about the best service to help you, groups such as: Aiming High/Together Information Exchange (T.I.E.), Health Services, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHs), Children's Services and the Doncaster Voluntary Sector.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Young person

Specialisms: Generic