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About us
Havering SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service) provides free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support on matters relating to education, health and social care. We offer support to parents/carers of children with SEND aged 0-16 years and also directly to young people aged 16-25 years with SEND, although we can support young people via their parents/carers if the young person would prefer this option (and if they give their consent) or of the young person lacks mental capacity.
You can view the Havering SENDIASS Leaflet below:
Havering SENDIASS can:
- Provide impartial advice and information
- Give practical support
- Explain the different stages of the education, health and care needs process
- Read through draft education, health and care plans and assist parents/carers/young people with any suggested amendments that need to be made
- Accompany parents/carers/young people to meetings to support them and ensure their voice is heard. (depending on case officer availability)*
- Negotiate on behalf of parents/carers and young people in appropriate circumstances
- Provide advocacy for parents/carers and young people between the place of education,local authority or other parties if necessary
- Liaise with other professionals including social services
- Signpost parents/carers and young people to relevant services such as support groups or professional agencies
- Assist parents/carers and young people to make informed decisions on a range of issues, including identifying suitable schools (however we cannot decide for you or name a school)
- Provide information on education transfer stages
- Preparation for annual reviews for education,health and care plans
* The Service provides support via a blended approach which could include emails, telephone and attendance at meetings either face-to-face or virtually if appropriate.
Please note that SENDIASS endeavour to respond to enquires within a 5 working day time frame, but this may vary based on individual cases or during busy periods.
Policies & Procedures
Please find links to our policies and procedures below where you can access additional information on how Havering SENDIASS operates.
SENDIASS Annual Reports
Havering SENDIASS produces an Annual Report each year which reflects on the Service's achievements, projects, data and Service user feedback.
Please see below for the most recent reports.