Redcar and Cleveland Information, Advice and Support Service for children and young people with SEND
Main information
Type of service: Parent partnerships, Parent partnerships, Family support and information services
Formerly known as "Redcar and Cleveland Parent Partnership Service" Redcar and Cleveland's SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
provides independent support to parents, carers and young people around special
education needs and disabilities (SEND). The service operates "at arm's length"
from the Local Authority and offers impartial and confidential advice and
guidance.
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The SENDIAS service provides information about:.
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- The SEND Code of Practice for those aged 0-25 years old.
- How to access other Independent Support Networks including those provided locally by Carer's Together and Aspire.
- The statutory steps required throughout the EHC needs assessment and EHC plan development, including timescales.
- Mediation and disagreements resolution, including referral to mediation services available.
- How to manage mediation appeals to the first tier tribunal (SEND) if you are unhappy with the outcome of the EHC assessment, and support through the appeal.
- How SEN is identified and what support is available.
- Who to talk to about your concerns and your rights, especially if you are unhappy with the decisions that are made.
This support can
include attending meetings and reviews with families, giving advice about the
local offer, personal budgets and the range of education, health and social care
services available.
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Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Young person
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Generic
Provided by
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
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Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
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