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Advocacy for Education Service

 

Advice on educational provision and entitlements for parents whose children have autism or Asperger syndrome

0845 070 4002

Education law places certain duties on local authorities and gives parents and carers certain rights in relation to their child's education. There are also processes to help families and local authorities resolve disagreements.

The Advocacy for Education Service provides accurate information, quality support and advice on educational provision and entitlements to help guide parents through education law and what can often be a complex and difficult process.

The service is provided by volunteers who offer telephone-based advice from their own homes.

"Thank you for all your help; it is a vital lifeline to be able to speak to people who really do understand." 

For more information on the Advocacy for Education Service in England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, please follow the links below.


 

Advocacy for Education Service in England & Wales
Details of the Advocacy for Education Service in England and Wales.

Advocacy for Education Service in Scotland
Details of the Advocacy for Education Service in Scotland.

Advocacy for Education Service in Northern Ireland
Details of the Advocacy for Education Service in Northern Ireland.

Advocacy and autism
Advocacy is a process of enabling people to express their views, to access information and services and to secure their rights. This guide outlines the different types of advocacy services available for people with autism.

New adult advocacy project
Here at The National Autistic Society, we're pleased to have been awarded a further three years of funding for a new adult advocacy project.

Useful resources in advocacy and special needs education
From the Advocacy for Education Service.

Advocacy Alliance
The Advocacy Alliance is a coalition between national charities and the advocacy and user involvement sector. It aims at improving access to advocacy for people with significant communication difficulties.