Type of service: Family support and information services

Service URL: http://www.kent.gov.uk/iask

We provide a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) information, advice and support service for parents of a child or young person with special educational needs (SEN) or a disability, and children or young people up to the age of 25 years with special educational needs or a disability. Our trained staff can give you legally based advice, information and support on educational matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities, including health and social care. We aim to provide information and support to enable parents, children and young people to: fully participate in discussions and make informed decisions; express their views and wishes about education and future aspirations; promote independence and self-advocacy; and develop positive relationships with schools, colleges, the local authority and voluntary organisations to achieve positive outcomes. Please contact them if you would like them to send you a quantity of our Parent Support leaflets or their wallet sized leaflets that explain about their service. If you have space for a poster, Information, Advice and Support Kent (IASK) would be really pleased to send one to you. For further information about their service and drop-ins held in your area, please see the website or contact them on the office telephone number 03000 412412 or email iask@kent.gov.uk

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Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Young person

Specialisms: Generic