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SSENDIAS offer impartial, confidential information, advice & support to parents/carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This is for education and related health and social care needs.
They are joint commissioned and funded by The Local Authority and Integrated Care Board. Who can refer
Young people, parents and carers can refer themselves to SSENDIAS.
Professionals are not able to refer families but can speak to SSENDIAS for generic advice.
Guidelines for referrals
Child or young person 0- 25 has special educational needs. They do… and options
SEN Support in nurseries, schools, colleges, and other educational establishments
Advice around Education Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment and Plans
Suspension & Exclusion advice
Support to resolve disagreements and complaints procedures.
SEND Mediation and Appeals…