Northumberland Information, Advice and Support Service (NIASS)
Here you will find information, advice and support for families with children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Explore the sections on this page to understand the service available via the Northumberland Information, Advice and Support Service (NIASS).
Northumberland Information Advice and Support Service
We offer impartial information, advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
The service is free and confidential. We also support children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities up to the age of 25.
We can help you by:
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improving your understanding of the special educational needs system
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listening to your concerns
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helping you to express your views
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helping you to prepare for meetings
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helping you with the paperwork
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helping explore the options for a child or young person’s education
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putting you in touch with other support organisations
Click here to find out more about what we do on the Northumberland IASS website.
We are a self-referral service. Feel free to contact us:
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Telephone: 01670 623 555 or 01670 620 350
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Email: iass@northumberland.gov.uk