💼 Have you seen our factsheet on Meeting and Tribunal Support? 💼

🔴 We regularly receive requests for Southampton SENDIASS to attend meetings. Due to the high number of families, children, and young people we support, we’re not able to attend every meeting we’re invited to. However, each request is carefully considered, and decisions are made in line with the criteria outlined in our factsheet.

📑 We encourage you to take a moment to read our Meeting and Tribunal Support factsheet here 👉 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Southampton-Factsheet-Meeting-and-Tribunal-Support-.pdf

💼 Do you have an upcoming school meeting to attend? 💼

🔴 School meetings can sometimes feel overwhelming, with confusing terms that go over your head and not knowing what you’re entitled to say or ask.

💻 We’ve got you covered! Check out our webinar on the website, “How to Prepare for a Successful Meeting.” It’s packed with useful tips to help make meetings less stressful. Find the webinar here: 👉 https://youtu.be/sXiJvOreQlY

📑 We also have a great factsheet available for additional guidance: 👉
https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SO-Top-Tips-for-Meetings.pdf

📄Have you seen our “What to Expect from Southampton SENDIASS” factsheet? 📄

🔴This helpful factsheet is designed to help you get the most from SENDIASS. It explains what SENDIASS is, what we do and don’t offer, and how we can best support you.

📑 If you’ve recently contacted us, we encourage you to take a moment to review our “What to Expect from SENDIASS” document, which clearly outlines the scope of our services. Find it here 👉 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/What-To-Expect-Southampton-SENDIASS.pdf

💬 Need help understanding mediation? 💬

🔴 Our factsheet explains what mediation is, how it works, and answers some frequently asked questions.

🤝 You might be offered an informal meeting — these can be useful, but it’s important to know they don’t replace your legal right to mediation or to appeal to the SEND Tribunal.

📑 You can download and read our factsheet for further guidance on ‘Mediation’ factsheet here 👉 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mediation-1.pdf

📋 How to Use the EHCP Working Document 📋

🔴 If you’re appealing parts of your child’s EHCP, the Working Document is a key tool. It allows both you and the local authority (LA) to make and track amendments before a Tribunal hearing.

🔴 It’s an editable copy of your child’s EHCP, showing agreed changes and unresolved issues for the Tribunal to decide.

📑 Find out more with our ‘Checking your EHCP: Your Working Document’ factsheet 👉https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SO-Checking-your-EHCP-Your-working-document.pdf

📝 Need to make changes to your child’s EHCP? 📝

🔴 This guide from Southampton SENDIASS explains when and how you can ask for changes to your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan.

💬 A few reasons for requesting changes:
🔴 Something in the EHCP is missing or incorrect
🔴 Your child’s needs or circumstances have changed
🔴 The current placement is no longer suitable
🔴 You’re preparing for a key transition (e.g. moving from primary to secondary school)

📋 The factsheet includes:
🔴 When you can request changes
🔴 What to do if changes are refused
🔴 Who to contact and what your rights are

📑 Find our Downloadable ‘Checking Your EHCP: How To Request Changes’ factsheet here 👉 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SO-Checking-your-EHCP-How-to-request-changes.pdf