Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Southampton SENDIASS Special Educational Needs & Disability Information Advice & Support Service ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Welcome](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/) - SENDIASS aims to empower parents/carers, children, and young people to play an active and informed role in making decisions about their education, health, and social care. SEND A service for those living or working with ages 0-25yrs with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Providing factual information found in SEND law and practices as well - [Factsheets](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/factsheets/) - Factsheets Feel free to browse through our library of factsheets here and download the ones you find useful to you. If there is any other topic you would like to see a factsheet on, please get in touch and let us know, we will add it to the list! What to Expect from SENDIASS Education - [Useful Organisations](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/useful-organisations/) - Useful Organisations The Local OfferThe Local Offer sets out provision which is available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0 to 25, including education, health and social care services.Here is the Southampton Local Offer page If you need any more information or support, the following organisations may be useful. - [Meet the Team](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/about-us/meet-the-team/) - Meet the Team All Triage Officers and Advisors have completed professional SEND legal training run by the Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice (IPSEA). This means they can give you accurate, relevant, and legally based information about your rights and responsibilities and those of schools, colleges, the Local Authority and education professionals. Most of our - [Parents & Carers](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/home/for-parents-carers/) - For Parents and CarersWelcome to our homepage for Parents and Carers!We understand that finding and securing the right services/support for your child’s needs can feel overwhelming and difficult. That is why we are here to help you.Watch the video to learn more about what our service can offer you. Testimonials for Southampton SENDIASS "Fantastic service - [Young People](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/home/for-young-people/) - Young People (16-25) Welcome to our homepage for Young People! We understand that finding and securing the right services/support for your needs can feel overwhelming. On this page, you can find out how to contact us and read all about useful organisations, how to have your voice heard and more. Watch the video to learn - [EHC needs assessments: Requests](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/ehc-needs-assessments-requests/) - EHC Needs Assessments: Requests If you are unhappy with the current provision in place for your child’s education, and feel that not all of their needs are being met, you may wish to request an EHC needs assessment. You may have tried to get additional help and various interventions to meet your child’s needs, in order - [Contact Us](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/home/contact-us/) - Contact Us What can you expect? Our About Us Page and What to Expect Document gives details on how our support process works We encourage you to use the Enquiry Form below on first contact as this gives us the details we need so we can focus on answering your question Our service is open - [For Professionals](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/for-professionals/) - For Professionals We understand that knowing how best to support SEND children that you work with can be challenging and sometimes feel overwhelming for them and their families. Watch the video to learn more about what we do.We can support you as a professional by providing information on SEND law and local services. We also - [About Us](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/about-us/) - About Us We are the Southampton Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice, and Support Service. (SENDIASS)Every Local Authority in England must commission an Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service for their area about; matters relating to children and young people with SEND, enabling them to participate in decision making processes, and help them to - [Annual Reviews](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/annual-reviews/) - Annual Reviews An Annual Review is the statutory process of looking at the needs and provision specified in an EHC Plan, and deciding whether these need to change. It is important to remember that the Annual Review is a process, not just a meeting. It is a chance to reflect on how the child has progressed - [Difficulties at Home](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/difficulties-at-home/) - Difficulties at Home We understand that some children and young people with SEN will experience difficulties in their home life. Please follow the links below for further advice. Challenging BehaviourIs your child displaying challenging behaviour at home/school? Find out ways you can help them here Respite & Taking a BreakFind out what care and respite - [Latest Updates](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/latest-updates/) - Latest Updates Southampton SEND IASSSouthampton SEND IASS2 hours ago📝 Does Your Child’s EHCP Work for Them? 📝 🔴 This document details how to check whether your EHCP is doing what it should – meeting their needs, supporting their progress, and including the right provision. 💭 It guides you through questions like: 🔴 Are all - [EHC needs assessment: Process](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/ehc-needs-assessment-process/) - EHC needs assessments: Process Some children with SEN may need more support than would be ordinarily available at the SEN support level. These pupils receive support through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.An Education, Health and Care needs assessment (EHC NA) is a detailed exploration to find out what your child’s special educational needs - [Webinars](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/webinars/) - Webinars Welcome to our series of pre-recorded webinars. These are designed to support you by giving you the information you need on various topics which may be of interest. If there is a subject you would like to know more about and it isn’t featured here, please do contact us and we will consider making - [Resources](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/resources/) - Resources Browse our growing range of factsheets for information, advice and guidance on common topics that you can download, print, and refer back to. Browse our library of webinars all published on our Youtube channel for easy access to commentary on common themes we receive enquiries about. Browse template letters, accompanying documents, and meeting documents - [Information & Resources](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/information-and-resources/) - Welcome to our Information Library EducationHaving difficulties with your/your child’s education? Learn more about what you can access and how to resolve problems. Everything to do with EHCP'sFind out everything you need to know about Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) Difficulties at HomeAre you/your child having difficulties at home? Learn more about what you - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/frequently-asked-questions-faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Behaviour : Disruptive & Withdrawn How does behaviour relate to SEND? Behaviour is communication – it is trying to tell you something. All behaviour happens for a reason and being aware of the causes is key. In many cases, challenging behaviour is a way for a person to control what is - [Health and Therapies](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/home/for-parents-carers/health-and-therapies/) - Health and Therapies The health of your child is obviously very important to all parents, but if you have children with additional health needs it can become a daily, or even hourly, concern. Understanding who does what within the health profession can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield, as does understanding the terminology. This - [Alternative Education Choices](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/alternative-education-choices/) - Alternative Education Choices Where full-time education would not be in the best interests of a particular child because of reasons relating to their physical or mental health, Local Authorities should provide part-time or alternative education on a basis they consider to be in the child’s best interests. “Each local authority shall make arrangements for the - [All About EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/home/for-parents-carers/education-and-learning/all-about-ehcps-education-health-and-care-plans/) - All About EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) Some children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) require more help and support than a mainstream school, college or nursery would normally provide at the level of SEN support. This is when applying for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan should be considered. An - [Education and Learning](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/home/for-parents-carers/education-and-learning/) - Education and Learning Special Educational Needs (SEN) SupportDo you think that your child needs extra support in school? Find out what they are entitled to here Home/School CommunicationAre you finding it difficult to communicate with school about your child's needs? Find out your options here Jargon BusterKeep hearing unfamiliar terms and job titles? Find out - [Home/School Communication](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/home-school-communication/) - Home/School Communication Communication between home and school is important not just for teachers and parents but also for the student. Both parents and teachers can work together to provide a support system that helps children thrive and succeed in school.“[…] schools should enable parents to share their knowledge about their child and give them confidence - [Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/special-educational-needs-sen-support/) - Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support All children learn in different ways and make differing rates of progress. Some children find learning harder than others, perhaps in reading, writing, maths or developing social skills and may need more help and support to make progress. If it is the case that a child has greater difficulty in - [Content of an EHC Plan](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/content-of-an-ehc-plan/) - Content of an EHC Plan Education, Health and Care Plans don’t have a prescribed “look”, but they legally must contain certain sections and content. Read more details about what each of these sections are and what they should contain in our lists shown below.The EHC plan should be written in a way that makes it - [Financial](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/financial/) - Financial Read on to find out more about how funding works for the provisions set out in an EHC Plan. For help with other financial matters such as benefits, please follow the links to other organisations who can help. Personal Budgets and Direct Payments Once a child or young person has an EHC plan, the - [Resolving Issues & Appeals](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/resolving-issues-appeals/) - Resolving Issues & Appeals Intro about resolving issues… Resolving EHCP Issues Failure to provide the Special Educational Provision in an EHCP Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Exclusions and Reduced Timetables with EHCP Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit - [Jargon Buster](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/information-and-resources/jargon-buster/) - Jargon Buster There are a lot of confusing terms and abbreviations used by the various authorities and organisations. This page helps you understand what they all mean. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A AdvocateSomeone - [Volunteers](https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/about-us/volunteers/) - Volunteers We have a team of dedicated volunteers who use their skills and experience to give support in all sorts of ways. Many of our volunteers directly support parents and carers, some support children and young people, and others support staff in the office. 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