Shropshire Information Advice and Support Service (IASS) provides information, advice and support to parents and carers of children aged 0 to 25, and young people aged 16 to 25 who have, or may have, special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The free, confidential, and impartial information, advice and support includes matters relating to education, health and social care, welfare benefits, finance, independent living, employment, debt and money management advice are all available. How they can help you:They will listen to your concerns, provide relevant information and help you to explore your options.Support you to prepare for upcoming meetings including annual reviews.Explain reports written by professionals.Provide information about SEN and disability law to enable you to make informed decisions regarding your child’s education.Support you to develop positive relationships and improve communication with schools and the local authority.Signpost you to other relevant organisations or sources of information, including welfare benefits, finance, independent living, employment and debt and money management adviceIf eligible for one, take up and manage Personal BudgetsHelp to mediate with school or the Local Authority and help to put your views forward to the right people.They can also provide:Unlimited access to their online training packages available on their websiteFactsheets and useful information available on their websiteTermly NewslettersRegular and up to date information via their Facebook PageSupport for young people via their Young IASS Shropshire Facebook PageShropshire IASS can help you if: – You live in Shropshire – You are a child or young person up to 25 years old and have a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) or related health or social care needs. Or – You are a parent/carer for a child or young person with SEND or related health and social care needs.01743 280019 – Please leave a message on Shropshire’s Citizen’s Advice answerphone and someone will get back to you.Facebook – Young IASS https://www.facebook.com/youngiass/ Facebook – SEND IASS https://www.facebook.com/IASSShropshire/ Free Service/Activity is Free Referral Required? No We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
