Information for Parents and Carers of Children and Young People with SEN or Disabilities
Redbridge Information, Advice and Support Service (RIASS)
Are you a parent/carer of a child or young person with special educational needs or a disability? If so, RIASS is here for you!
RIASS offers free, impartial information and advice to parents/carers and young people (0 to 25 years old) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) living in Redbridge.
RIASS can offer information, advice and support on a range of issues including:
- SEND Support available in Redbridge
- The Local Offer
- Preparing for meetings
- Support in resolving disagreements, mediation and tribunals
- Local policy and practice including personal budgets, transition to adulthood, the law on SEN and Disability.
- Information on health and social care
- Information about EHCPs and Annual Reviews
- Support with appeals around Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans
Parents can make a self-referral via phone, email or our website.
riass@redbridge.gov.uk, 020 8708 8922 redbridge.org.uk