Type of service: Family support and information services, Parent partnerships, Parent partnerships

Website: http://westsussex.local-offer.org

West Sussex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service provides information advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs (SEN). The service offers: a confidential Helpline during working hours on 03302 228 555; information about SEN processes and the support that should be provided for children in school and help with accessing these; guidance on the Statutory Assessment process and statementing including liaison with the local authority; a small group of volunteer Independent Parental Supporters who can accompany parents to school meetings help with writing letters and assist parents to put forward their views; a termly newsletter detailing activities and local groups; a website and a range of printed information materials; information days and events for parents; regular updates on SEN policy via SEN Watch; signposting to other agencies providing services to disabled children and children with SEN and their parent-carers; training and guidance for professionals on communicating with parents..

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Generic