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 […]
DiAS parent workshop: Listening to your child’s views
Thursday 24th June 7-9 pm Online Helping your child to express themselves and tell you how they feel about life at school (and life in general) is important. It helps to make sure they get support that’s going to work for them. This is a two-hour online session with the opportunity for questions at the […]
Updated DiAS booklet about EHC needs assessment
Our booklet about EHC needs assessment has been revised and updated! We have added new information about using Devon’s EHC Hub, the online system where you can follow what’s happening and take part in a needs assessment. We have also reviewed all the information to make sure it’s up to date. Available as a PDF, […]
Two tools for helping your child share their views
Helping your child to express their views and tell you how they feel about school or college is an important part of making sure they get support that works. It’s the foundation of good support at school and college and, as your child gets older, in further education, training or in an apprenticeship. But sometimes […]
DiAS 2019-20 annual report out now!
This week saw the publication of our annual report for 2019/20 and in it you can find details about what we achieved, the number of people we supported and how we influenced local and national policy and services. Here are a few of the highlights: We gave casework support to 1879 people, an increase of […]
More Demystifying SEND information sessions coming soon!
Free information session for parents and carers of children with SEND about how to find clear information and support. 24 May, 24 June and 12 July 2021, Online 10.30am-12.30pm Whether you’re new to SEND or already on your journey, this session is aimed at parent/carers supporting their child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) […]
DiAS Volunteer Training – new dates
Want to make a difference? Need a new challenge? Volunteer with us! Our next training dates are 27th and 29th April 2021 online. 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 […]
New DiAS guide to checking a draft EHC plan
One of the things we get asked about most is how to check a draft EHC plan. It’s a big and important thing and sometimes its hard to know where to start, or what to focus on. It can even feel a bit overwhelming and too big to tackle. To help parents and carers feel […]
DiAS Spring 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 and information sessions and changes the DiAS website. There’s also news from across the county about changes to services, project updates […]
Ambassador Volunteer update and new induction sessions
The Ambassador Volunteer Project is supporting the Parent Carer Forum Devon (PCFD) to grow across Devon! We hope that many of you will have already heard about Ambassador Volunteers. The number of Ambassador Volunteers is increasing. They are connecting families in their communities to information, and support. The Ambassador Volunteers also feedback themes and trends […]