SENDIASS drop-in events
Please note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, SENDIASS drop-in events are not operating. However, the service is still open and can be contacted by telephone or email for advice and support.
Telephone: 0300 300 8088 – 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
Email: sendiass@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
SENDIASS is a free, confidential and impartial support service for parents / carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It supports children and young people from 0 to 25 in an educational setting.
It offers advice on:
- finding a school
- classroom support
- SEND support plans
- behaviour issues
- education health and care plans
- school transitions
- exclusions
Support offered includes:
- telephone helpline
- leaflets and newsletters
- downloadable resources via its website and social media
- help with forms, letters and other paperwork
- information on local support groups
- home visits and support at school meetings
You can turn up on the day, or telephone in advance to let the team know you are coming; they'll be very happy to meet you. If you cannot get to a session and need to talk to someone, please telephone the team.