SENDIASS
Warwickshire SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service) offers free, impartial, and confidential advice and information directly to:
Young people with or who may have SEND aged 16-25
Parents and carers seeking support for their child with SEND, including those who do not have a diagnosis
We are here to help you understand your rights, explore your options and navigate education, health, and social care processes.
We are here to empower families by helping them make informed choices, ensuring their voices are heard and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Our accredited team are trained in SEND law and can offer advice that is in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014), the Children and Families Act (2014) and other relevant legalisation.
We provide IMPARTIAL information, ADVICE and SUPPORT about:
Telephone and email advice
We offer advice and support through our helpline via telephone, email, and online form.
Drop-in sessions
We offer drop-in sessions across Warwickshire. Please visit our Events page to find out when and where they will be and how to book.
One-to-one support
Individual support for parents, carers, and young people.
Training for professionals
SEN training for practitioners.
Workshops
Workshops for parents and carers.
Information Packs
Access our online information resources here.
The service is led by the needs of you as a parent, carer, or young person and is available to families that live in Warwickshire.
You don’t need a diagnosis to access SEND information or advice - support is based on needs.
We can help at any stage, from early concerns through to post-16 options and adulthood
Young people aged 16-25 can contact us directly for independent advice.
All our support is confidential, and we won’t share your information without consent (unless someone is at risk of harm).
Visit Warwickshire SENDIASS website
Warwickshire SENDIAS Service Manager
Warwickshire SENDIAS Caseworkers
Visit the Warwickshire SENDIASS website for more details about the team
We offer one-to-one consultations across Warwickshire during term time. We also attend community coffee mornings, and other events provided by various organisations. Training on SEN support and EHCPs is available from September both online and in person.
Visit the Warwickshire SENDIASS website for event details
Warwickshire’s SEND Local Offer provides information about local services and support available across education, health, and social care for families with children and young people aged 0-25 who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Website: SEND Local Offer – Warwickshire County Council We signpost to other services on our SENDIAS website Useful Links - Barnardo's Warwickshire Our SENDIAS local newsletter is available termly giving updates of local and national information. News Archive - Barnardo's Warwickshire We also add articles to the Warwickshire’s SEND News and Family Information Service (FIS) newsletters.
Local support
Local news
You can contact us for more individualised advice and support via phone, email or complete the form:
If you are a young person, you can find more information about accessing SENDIASS or support.
If you are a parent/ carer or professional and want more information about SENDIASS.
Resources and information that may help you with your question or query.
Our helpline is open from Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.30pm, (excluding Bank Holidays).
