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 […]
Demystifying SEND information session
FREE information session for parents and carers of children with SEND about how to find clear information and support. 27 April 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) who would like to find […]
DiAS has two new Children and Young People’s Workers!
We recently welcomed Anna and Maria to the DiAS team where they’ll be taking on a new role as Children and Young People’s workers. Between them they have lots of experience working with and supporting children and young people and as part of their role they’ll be offering direct support. Their role is to: Work […]
Demystifying SEND information sessions
FREE information sessions for parents and carers of children with SEND about how to find clear information and support. Some people know from birth that their child has a disability and get information and support from health professionals. For many parents though, their child’s special educational needs emerge over time. Wherever you are on your […]
Got a school meeting coming up? We can help!
DiAS has a new range of information and support materials to help you get the most out of meetings – including top tips, questions to ask, helpful advice from parents and SENCOs and a meetings form. It’s all freely available on our website. We know that many parents and carers sometimes find meetings hard, or […]
Getting the most from your relationships with professionals
If you have a child with special educational needs or a disability (SEND), one thing is certain – you’ll be meeting and working with lots of professionals over the years. Good relationships with the people who support your child are really important – they help your child and family to get support that makes a […]