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SENDIASS (SEND Information, Advice and Support Service)

A free, impartial local service in England that gives information and advice to parents and young people about SEND.

Stands for
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
Used in
England
Topic
SEND and special education

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SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) England
The term used in England for children and young people who have a learning difficulty or disability that needs special educational provision, as defined in the Children and Families Act 2014.
Local offer England
Information that each local authority in England must publish about the services and support available for children and young people with SEND in its area.

More terms: SEND and special education

SEND register · SEND Tribunal · SENDCo · Statement of SEN

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