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Suffolk SENDIASS

We provide free confidential and impartial information, advice and support about special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) for children, young people, parents and carers.

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impartial

meaning: 'not favouring one person or group more than another; fair; neutral; unbiased'

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Recent feedback

'I always contact SENDIASS at times of transition because I know you are in the middle and not taking sides.’ (Parent, February 2024)

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Recent feedback

'After years of battling to get heard, this is the most useful conversation I've had.’ (Parent, February 2024)

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Recent feedback

'I’ve been finding it a minefield when it comes to specialist units and this has been absolutely fantastic.’ (Parent, February 2024)

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About us

We are a statutory service which provides unbiased information and advice about policy and practice, and follow a set of National Minimum Standards.

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Welcome to Suffolk SENDIASS

Suffolk SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service) is a confidential and impartial information, advice and support service on issues related to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). It is free, easy to access and confidential. We can help children, parents and young people take part in decisions that affect their lives.

We offer information, advice and support to:

  • Children and young people (up to 25 years) with SEND
  • Parents and carers of children with SEND
  • Practitioners (who might support children, young people or parents to access our service)

Download our:

service leaflet for parents and carers (PDF)

service leaflet for children and young people (PDF)

Watch our service video which explains what we do and includes testimonials from Suffolk parents.

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