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SENDIASS

SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services) are a statutory service based in Leeds that provides information, advice and support (IAS) on matters relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 

They can provide IAS about things such as:

  • SEND support in mainstream schools
  • Preparing for SEND meetings
  • Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans
  • Mediation and SEND tribunal appeals
  • Specialist schools, settings and provisions
  • Preparing for adulthood
  • Preparing for educational transitions
  • SEND funding
  • School transport
  • The Leeds Local Offer 

Parents, carers, children and young people self-refer by contacting SENDIASS directly for information, advice and support.

To find out more, you can watch their short service video here. 

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