Could you be one of our volunteers?
Want to make a difference? Need a new challenge? Volunteer with us! We are looking for committed volunteers from all areas of Devon to work with us to provide support to families of children with SEND. There are roles directly working with families as well as admin and other roles supporting the DiAS team. We […]
North Devon drop-in sessions return!
Thursday 23rd June 2022, 10 – 12.30pm Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple If you’re in North Devon and looking for information and support about any SEND issue, you can now talk to Kate or Michelle directly at our new bookable one to one sessions. At the session you’ll have a chance to talk individually face-to-face with one […]
Parent training sessions for the Summer term
DiAS parent training session dates are now live for this term. Book your place now! All sessions are online and free of charge. EHCP Review Myth-busting Have you got an annual review of your child’s EHC plan coming up? Then come along to our EHC Plan Reviews – Myth-busting parent sessions and find out what […]
We’re hiring!
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small supportive team providing impartial information advice and support for children and young people with SEND and their families. DIAS is looking for two friendly, efficient, and adaptable part-time administrators to manage our enquiry line and provide administrative support. The enquiry line is open 10am-3pm Monday to […]
Three new staff join the DiAS team
Over the last few months we have welcomed three new members of staff to the DiAS team, replacing staff who have moved onto new roles. Between them, Katy, Louise and Michelle have lots of expertise and experience working in education and with children with special educational needs. Louise Boud will be covering mainly the East […]
New information about SEN support!
The subject that we probably get asked about more than any other is SEN support, or the support your child gets in school. SEN support is the core support that every child and young person with SEND gets, whether they have an EHC plan or not. Parents want to know the kind of support that’s […]
New booklet about EHC plans and reviews
Download or order a copy of our new guide to Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and reviews! Based on the kind of questions we get asked by parents, this new booklet is full of practical tips and advice. Available as a PDF and a printed booklet, it takes parents and carers step by step […]
DiAS Summer term newsletter is out!
The latest DiAS newsletter has a round up of all the latest news from DiAS, what’s happening in SEND in Devon and the national picture. This terms edition has information about forthcoming parent training, new information resources about the EHC plan process and many other subjects and updates about our volunteers. There’s also news from […]
Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Reviews – Myth-busting parent session
Breaking through some of the misconceptions around the Education, Health and Care Plan review processes. Wednesday 14 July 2021 10-30 -12.30Thursday 23 September 10.30-12.30 As time goes on, things will change for your child. They will make progress and get older and their situation and goals will change. So, their EHC plan will need to change […]
Top tips to help with the move to secondary school
Making the move from primary to secondary school can feel daunting and unsettling for both you and your child. There is a lot to get your head around and it’s a whole new set of relationships and routines for both of you to get used to. Some children with SEND are going to find it […]