Description of service offered:
Children and young people up to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities- as well as their parents and carers- can access free and impartial information, advice and support through Royal Greenwich SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). SENDIASS staff support good working relationships between parents, early years and education settings and the local authority, empowering parents to play an active and informed role in their child's learning.

SENDIASS staff can:

give help and advice over the phone
give practical support, such as help filling in forms and letter writing
help parents to understand the assessment process
help with meetings at school
provide support in annual reviews
signpost parents to other statutory and voluntary sector agencies and support groups including Greenwich Parent Voice, an independent group of parents in Greenwich (who all have children with special educational needs or disability)
help parents to draw up a profile of their child
start a parental request for an EHC plan and link parents, carers and young people to Independent Supporters

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Address:
The Woolwich Centre
35 Wellington Street
Woolwich
SE18 6HQ