SEN National Advice Service
Contact a Family has been awarded the Department for Education contract to establish a new country-wide service for families of children with special educational needs.
The Special Education Needs National Advice Service will offer comprehensive advice and information to parents in England who have a child with SEN, additional needs or disabilities, on any aspect of their child’s education including:
- Early years
- School Action and School Action Plus
- Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
- Statutory Assessment/ Statements
- Annual Reviews
- Transition planning and education after 16
- Appeals
The service will also provide advice on general education issues affecting children with SEN such as transport to school; bullying; exclusion; medical needs in school and school attendance.
Parents or carers caring for children with SEN or additional needs who would like advice and information about their child’s education can call Contact a Family’s helpline (0808 808 3555), visit the SEN National Advice Service online or post a query on facebook or twitter or email helpline@cafamily.org.uk
