We support children and young with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the parents and carers in West Northants.
We provide free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support for SEND children and young people aged 0 -25 years.
What can the service offer you?
- A free impartial service with independently trained staff.
- Someone impartial to talk to in confidence
- Information and support on a one-to-one basis
- Information about SEND Services in your local area
- The Local Offer
- Personal Budgets
- A straightforward explanation of SEND services and procedures
- Information on special educational needs and disability, health and social care
- Facilitate form filling
- Someone to assist you put forward your views
- Someone to attend meetings with you, when required
The service runs a free adviceline providing advice relating to SEND related matters.
News and Events
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SEND IASS Young People’s Conference – Post Update
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SEND IASS Young People’s Conference
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Minimum standards for IASS
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