Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND

Tender description

The Services comprise impartial information, advice and support (IAS) service for children , young people, parents/carers and families with special educational needs and disabilities (“SEND”) . The overall aim is for SENDIASS to work in partnership to contribute to better outcomes for children and young people with SEND Lot 1: The overall aim is for SENDIASS to work in partnership to contribute to better outcomes for children and young people with SEND by: Providing free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children, young people and their parents and be available 52 weeks of the year; Providing accurate and accessible information, advice and support; Ensuring information, advice and support promotes independence and self-advocacy for young people; Supporting and empowering parents and carers to understand the graduated approach to SEND and to access early intervention and prevention services; and Working together with young people/youth and Parent/carer forums to ensure views and experiences inform and shape local policy and practice.