New web information about suspension and permanent exclusion
Suspension and permanent exclusion is a regular topic on our enquiry line. So, we have created a suite of information resources for parent carers to help answer some of your questions and support your conversations with schools and other settings. There are four webpages in this new section: About suspension and permanent exclusion – what […]
New Making Sense of SEND Training
This autumn, DiAS is launching a new set of free training sessions for parent carers – Making Sense of SEND. These sessions are free for parent carers in Devon and can be done online or in person. The aim is to help parent carers understand some of the most important information and the most useful […]
DiAS volunteer training
Induction training for new volunteers Day 1 Online Training: Choose either 19th or 20th of November 9:30-2:30 Day 2 Face to Face Training: 21st November 9:30-2:30 at Newcourt Community Centre, Exeter EX2 7FN. Refreshments and Lunch Provided DiAS provides information advice and support for parent carers of children and young people from 0-25 with Special […]
Guides to help children who struggle to be in school
If your child or young person is starting to find going to school a struggle, is missing lessons or days at school, or has not been in school for a while, then our new web pages and factsheets are for you. Going to school includes information about attendance and the law, your responsibilities as a […]
New DiAS guides to mediation and appealing to the SEND tribunal
Parents sometimes disagree with the decisions that the local authority or health board makes about their child’s EHC plan, or the needs assessment to make one. The first step is always to try and resolve those disagreements by talking to the people who make the decisions. If that doesn’t work, then the two main options […]
North Devon Drop-in information and advice session
DiAS drop-in session 10 – 12.30pm, Thursday 27th JuneRoundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple If you’re in North Devon and looking for information and support about any SEND issue, you can talk to Kate or Michelle directly at our bookable one-to-one sessions. At the session you’ll have a chance to talk individually face to face with one […]
Parent carer training sessions this term
DiAS parent training session dates are now live for the Summer term. Book your place now! All sessions are online and free of charge. Demystifying SEND 10-11.30am Wednesday 19 June 2024 This session is for parent carers in Devon, supporting a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who would like to find out […]
We’re hiring!
We are looking to recruit an Information and Advice Triage Officer to join the team at DiAS. The role is part-time (18.5 hours per week), permanent and based in Exeter. DiAS is the Devon Information Advice and Support service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In this role, you’ll […]
Education Health and Care (EHC) plan reviews training session
1pm – 2.30pm, Monday 4 December 202310-11.30am Wednesday 17th January 2024Online using Teams This session is for any parent or carer in Devon whose child already has an EHC plan. EHC plans need to be reviewed regularly – usually once every 12 months. This is to make sure that your child’s needs are clear and […]
Demystifying SEND Training Session
10 – 11.30am, Tuesday 28 November 2023 Online using Teams This session is for parent carers in Devon, supporting a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who would like to find out more about SEND support. Whether you’re new to SEND or already on your journey, this session aims to help you find […]