SIAS – Southwark IV

SIAS

Southwark Information Advice and Support

The Southwark Information Advice and Support (SIAS) team provides impartial, confidential advice and support about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to parents, carers and young people.

When you first contact the team, you can explain what you need advice about.
The team will explain if and how we can support you.

The types of queries we can help with include:

SEN (special educational needs) support in educational settings.

Advice and support to request assessments for EHC Plans (Education, Health and Care Plans) and advice through the process.

EHC Plan annual review advice.

Support to resolve disagreements where related to SEND.

Training and information sessions throughout the year. Topics include: starting primary and secondary school, pathways to employment, SEND tribunal appeals.

Advice and help to make applications for travel assistance.

Help to prepare for SEND related meetings.

School exclusions, where related to SEND.

Assistance with SEND mediation and tribunal appeals.

Information, advice and guidance for young people aged 16-25 about education, training and employment. We can signpost young people to other places to access support for other matters.

For more information on SIAS

Visit the The Southwark Information Advice and Support (SIAS) website below:

Visit the SIAS website