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