SEND Advice and Support Services - Network 81

Offer a national network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for all children with special needs.

They offer:

• a national helpline offering advice and support
• befrienders, who can support parents at meetings and through the assessment procedures. Befrienders are trained in the understanding of the Code of Practice and the Education Law relating to it
• termly newsletters keeping members up to date with changing legislation, news relating to special legislation and an events diary
• publications including their Parents Guide - a user-friendly guide designed to help parents and those working with parents
• a range of free leaflets
• a national conference each Spring and assistance to groups in planning local conferences and workshops
• advice on Administration relating to the 1996 Education Act and Code of Practice 2001 to be carried out in all schools
• advice on communication with schools and Education Authorities.