Havering SENDIASS
Havering SENDIASS is a free, impartial and confidential service that operates at arm’s length from the local authority. Information, advice and support is provided to Havering parents/carers with children aged 0 to 16 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and also directly to young people with SEND aged 16 to 25 years on SEND matters relating to their education, health or social care. Please note that we can support young people who are 16 to 25 years old via their parents/ carers if the young person would prefer this option (and gives their consent) or if the young person lacks mental capacity.
We are a self-referral service so parent/ carer and young people need to contact us directly if they would like support.
Further information on the support that SENDIASS provides can be found on our website
Page reviewed 16.07.25
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Havering SENDIASS
- Telephone
- 01708 433 885 01708 433 885
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SENDIASS@havering.gov.uk
- Website
- Havering SENDIASS (Opens in new tab)
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Where to go
- Postcode
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RM1 3DW
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Availability
- Referral Details
Only self-referrals can be made to the service
Local Offer Details
- Description
Havering SENDIASS can provide free, impartial advice and information on SEND topics such as:
- SEND law and legislation
- Local SEND policies and processes
- SEND related issues
- SEND Support in schools
- Education, Health and Care plans and processes
- Mediation and SENDIST Tribunal appeals
- Disagreements and complaint procedures
- Accompanying parents/carers/young people to appropriate meetings that are within our remit in order to support service users and ensure their views are communicated effectively. (Case officer attendance at meetings also depends on availability)
- Liaising with other professionals if appropriate and with the consent of the service user. (Consent is not required for safeguarding concerns)
- Assisting and empowering parents/carers and young people to make informed decisions on a range of SEND related issues. Please note that we cannot make decisions for you.
- Signposting parents/carers and young people to relevant services such as support groups and professional agencies
The service provides support via a blended approach which could include emails, telephone and attendance at meetings either face-to-face or virtually if appropriate.
Please note that SENDIASS endeavour to respond to enquires within a 5 working day time frame, but this may vary based on individual cases or during busy periods.
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