Hampshire IASS
Description of service offered:
The Hampshire service offers the following-
- a confidential telephone helpline service
- a website where parent carers can access information about our service and a range of resources relating to educational issues
- one to one support by telephone or email, or by visiting you
- listen to your views and concerns, and help you to explore your options
- help you to understand your child’s rights around education
- help you discuss your child with their school, the Local Authority and other agencies so that your concerns about your child are heard
- help you to express your views in writing and at meetings
- explain jargon and help you to understand complicated forms and documents
- support you through the statutory assessment process towards an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- general written information about educational matters relating to SEND
- access to a trained volunteer Independent Parental Supporter (IPS)
- information about other agencies and organisations who may be able to support you
- offer presentations to support groups
- organise an annual Special Needs Information Day
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm
Answerphone available
Address:
Elizabeth II Court North
4th Floor
The Castle
Winchester
SO23 8UG
Email:
Telephone:
01962 845870