Welcome to Sendiass
A Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service for parents & carers of children and young people with SEND.
We offer free, confidential, accurate and impartial advice and support to families:
- children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disability (SEND)
- parents and carers of children and young people with SEND
Resources
Looking for information or advice on a specific topic? Browse our resources to explore clear, accessible information and advice. Some pages also include downloadable resources you can save or print.
Our SENDIAS services
Family Action runs several SENDIAS services. Use the links below to find the one in your area. Your local team can help you understand your rights and get the support you need.
Dorset SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial service offering information, advice and support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.
Harrow SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial service offering information, advice and support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.
Medway SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial service offering information, advice and support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.
Solihull SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial service offering information, advice and support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.
Wakefield SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial service offering information, advice and support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.
Walsall SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial service offering information, advice and support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.
Wiltshire SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial service offering information, advice and support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers.
Is your area not covered?
If your area isn’t listed, you can find your local SENDIAS service on the Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN) website. Family Action also provides other SEND services, which you can find here.