Sutton Information, Advice and Support Service (SIASS)

We provide:

• Confidential information and advice helpline on all SEN matters

• One-to-one work by caseworkers with parents/carers and/or young person

• Signposting to relevant services locally and nationally

• Support in meetings at schools or colleges, Team Around the Child / Family meetings, and Multi-Agency meetings

• Support on the Education, Health and Care Process including requesting statutory assessment. Help with the child/young person’s school placement

• Support in resolving disagreements with schools and the Local Authority, including support during formal mediation and preparing appeals to tribunal.

• Advice and support on school exclusions

• Training and workshops on a wide range of topics

• Help with your paperwork

• Liaising with educational settings such as early years’ settings, schools, colleges, professionals etc.

Our service is free and operates Monday-Friday – 9am – 5pm including school holidays. We will respond to your initial enquiry within 3 working days.

SIASS has bookable online 30minute clinic appointments with legally trained caseworkers, focused specifically on SEND. These sessions provide impartial information and advice relating to education, health and care needs, tailored to you or your child’s circumstances. Young people are very welcome to book and speak with us directly. Book your appointment [External Link]