Education Useful Contacts
London Borough of Havering Special Educational Needs Section
For general help and advice regarding Special Educational Needs.
Lots of information can be found on the Havering website.
Telephone – 01708 431884 / 885
Website – Havering Education Services
SEND Information and Advice Support Service
Send Information and Advice Support Services (Formally parents in partnership) – Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service provide legally based, impartial, confidential and accessible information, advice and support to parents/carer, children and young people on matters relating to education and schools.
Website – https://www.havering.gov.uk/pips
Telephone – 01708 433885
IPSEA - Independent Parental Special Education Advice
IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs. All advice is given by trained volunteers.
General Advice Line: 0800 018 4016
Advice on: Problems with schools; requesting statutory assessment; proposed statements; annual reviews; possible disability discrimination; exclusion from school, etc.
Tribunal Help Line : 0845 602 9579
Next-step advice on SEN appeals and disability discrimination claims to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. When you call we will assess whether you need casework support.
Website – https://www.ipsea.org.uk
SOS!SEN
Offering a free, friendly, independent and confidential telephone helpline for parents and others looking for information and advice on Special Educational Needs (SEN). Concentrating on helping people to find their way through the legal and procedural maze which is so daunting to so many who try to obtain satisfactory provision for a child’s special needs.
Website – http://www.sossen.org.uk