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Welcome back. We hope you all had a nice break!

The law on SEN, Disability, Health and Social CareEducation, Health and Care plan assessment processConfidential, impartial information, advice and support to youngpeople (aged 16+)Individual casework representationSupport in preparing for and attending meetingsHelp filling in forms, writing letters and reportsSupport in resolving disagreements, including formal mediation andtribunalsSignposting to other local or national sources of advice, informationand support, including links to local parent support groups andforumsSupport with exclusions

In spring and summer this year, SIASShad 120 new requests for support, information and advice. This involved SIASSmaking 2687 casework contacts from March to August.

The information, advice and support we provided included:

SIASS developments

SIASS has been working hard to bringawareness to the service and its remit,including reinforcing the message thatSIASS is an impartial service, committedto early resolution to issues faced byfamilies wherever possible.

We now have a brand new SIASSwebsite - this will be a valuableresource for parent carers and youngpeople.

We encourage parents and youngpeople to explore the site forinformation and resources to helpunderstand where they are at in theirjourney and what options are open tothem.

Visit the new SIASS website at www. siass.co.uk

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New SIASS website

https://www.siass.co.uk/https://www.siass.co.uk/

The return to school has beenchallenging for all concerned. TheGOV.UK website has very helpfulguidance which helps to set out what thelegal duties of schools and localauthorities will be in relation to childrenand young people with SEND as theyreturn.

Read the guidance here: What parentsand carers need to know about earlyyears providers, schools and colleges inthe autumn term

The National Autistic Society havedeveloped a range of guidance, updatesand resources on coronavirus for autisticpeople, their families, here National Autistic Society

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Education andchildcare duringCOVID-19

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-in-the-autumn-termhttps://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/coronavirushttps://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/coronavirus

Sutton Parent Carer ForumIndependent Parental SpecialEducation Advice (IPSEA)ContactSOS!SEN

Did you know that there are otherorganisations out there that can helpand support you

We’ve hand-picked the toporganisations that can offer parentshelp and support.

In addition to the services provided bySIASS, these organisations offer awealth of advice, resources andsupport available to parents andcarers, locally and nationally.

Also see Sutton's Local Offer for moresupport and groups locally - here

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Other organisationsthat can help

https://www.suttonparentsforum.org.uk/https://www.ipsea.org.uk/https://contact.org.uk/https://sossen.org.uk/index.phphttps://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/200622/advice_and_supporthttps://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/200622/advice_and_support

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Action VoicesSpeaking up for young people with disabilities in Sutton

Are you a young person (age 12-25) with a learningdisability living or learning in Sutton?

Join the Action Voices group!

Make friends and talk about issues affecting young people,play games and quizzes, and much more.

When: Twice a month on Wednesdays Time: 5pm – 6:30pmContact: 07395789110

Please email Gracie or Juan for more information:

gracie.mirembe@advocacyforall.org.ukjuan.sanchez@advocacyforall.org.uk

ADVERT

For advice and support, please call us on 0208 323 0462 oremail sutton@siass.co.uk

Please note we run a answer machine call back service - pleaseleave a message to receive a call back in 3 working days.

Alternatively, see our website for other useful organisationsthat may be able to help you.

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Contact us

24 Denmark Road, Carshalton, SM5 2JG

Tel: 0208 770 4541

Email: sutton@siass.co.uk

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