SEND IASS is a unique organisation based in Bexley. We are an impartial and confidential service that has been commissioned to empower parent-carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our goal is to help you understand your rights regarding your child or young person’s SEND.
Our team consists of independently trained professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in education, health, and social care. We operate at arm's length from the London Borough of Bexley. All staff members are trained and experienced advisors in SEND law and casework, holding the accredited IPSEA* Legal Level 3 training. Additionally, possessing up-to-date enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificates. All SEND IASS services operate free of charge for parent-carers of children and young people with SEND.
We are offering bookable, 121 free Information & Advice sessions for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.
This is a valuable opportunity to discuss any education, health, or social care issues related to your child's SEND with the Bexley IASS team and receive expert advice.
Each individual Information & Advice session will last for 30 minutes.
Here are examples of enquiries you might bring to the session:
- Advice on SEN support in schools
- Information regarding Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) or the EHC needs assessment process
- Guidance on reduced timetables, exclusions, and Emotional-Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
- Understanding health diagnosis pathways
- Understanding the Individual Health Care Plan (IHP)
- Understanding personal budgets and direct payments
- Understanding the mediation and SEND tribunal process
PLEASE NOTE: We will have only 30 minutes for our meeting, so please fill out the Referral and Consent Form after booking your appointment. This will enable us to prepare for your meeting in advance. The link is below:
Self Referral & Consent Form | Bexley IASS
THANK YOU!
*IPSEA's accredited legal training aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the legal framework across Education, Health & Social Care in relation to SEND and the duties of local authorities, health providers, schools and colleges towards children and young people with SEND.
