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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.

Our Advocacy for Education Service provides accurate information, 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, 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.

The adult advocacy project
This project, funded by the Department of Health, has been set up to bring about improved access for adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to the services they need and are entitled to, as well as increased professional awareness of the needs of people with ASDs.

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

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