Thought some of you might find this info useful as an extra source of advice:
The new SEN National Advice Service
Contact a Family is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Department for Education contract to include a Special Educational Needs advisory service within our existing range of services for families.
The new SEN National Advice Service will be part of our integrated Helpline/Online service for families. It will be staffed by experienced SEN advisers. It will be a one stop shop for parents and other family members caring for a child with SEN, on all education issues, including: Early years/portage, School Action and Action Plus, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Statutory Assessments, Statements, Transition Planning, 139A assessments and post-16 provision, home education, bullying, exclusions, school transport, 16?19 Bursary Fund.
To contact the helpline telephone 0808 808 3555 or email [email protected]
or visit www.cafamily.org.uk