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 […]
Listening to your child’s views training session
DiAS Training Session 10 – 11.30am, Tuesday 21st November 2023 Online using Teams This session is for parent carers in Devon, who are supporting a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who would like to find out more about gathering and sharing their child’s views. Helping your child to express themselves and tell […]
The survey results are in!
During September and October DiAS ran a short survey for parent carers, asking them what kind of training they would like. More than 120 took part and here are the main results. What do you want information or training sessions to do? This question was about finding out the main purpose of going to training. […]
Take part in our survey about training for parent carers
Tell us about the SEND training and workshops you want! We know that many parents and carers would like to learn more about how to support their child with SEND at nursery, school or college. Others want to develop their skills and confidence when dealing with professionals. DiAS already runs some free information sessions each […]
Introducing the new Ambassador Volunteer coordinator
Working jointly with Parent Carer Forum Devon (PCFD), Sarah Lord has recently joined the DiAS team as Ambassador Volunteer Coordinator. Here, she introduces herself. “I am very excited to introduce myself as the new Ambassador Volunteer Coordinator for Devon. I have worked for over 20 years in education in a variety of roles, but it […]