New SEN support jargon buster
Confused about colourful semantics and co-regulation? Want to understand what relational and restorative approaches are all about? Check out our new Jargon Buster! The world of SEND is full of jargon and for parent carers (and lots of professionals too) it can be a confusing and difficult language to learn. That’s why we have created […]
New Guide to SEN support in schools
The thing we probably get asked most about on our enquiry line is how a school can support a child with SEND. From the kind of support that’s possible, through to school plans and meetings and getting more help when things aren’t going well, it’s a big and important topic. So, to help answer your […]
Our 2021-22 annual report
This week saw the publication of our annual report for 2021/22. In it you can find details about what we achieved, people we supported and how we influenced local and national policy and services. Here are a few of the highlights: The service saw rising demand for yet another year. The increase of 40% had […]
DiAS parent training sessions for the summer 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. EHCP Review Myth-busting Have you got an annual review of your child’s EHC plan coming up? Then come along to a EHC Plan Reviews – Myth-busting parent session and find out […]
Our improved enquiry service
We have improved our telephone and email enquiry service! We value all the feedback we get from people using our services and are always looking for ways to make things better. So, you may notice if you contact us that we’re doing things a little bit differently. To help more families get the expert […]
New Ambassador Volunteer training for February 2023
Could you be one of our next Ambassador Volunteers (AV)? New Induction training for people interested in becoming an Ambassador Volunteer is now available. The training will be in a virtual session with a short break. 10am – 1pm Tuesday 21st February 2023 Ambassador Volunteers are links to their local SEND communities, sharing information from […]
DiAS training sessions in the Spring term
DiAS parent training session dates are now live for the Spring 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 a EHC Plan Reviews – Myth-busting parent session and find out […]
Helping you find and choose a school
One of the things we get asked about a lot, is how to choose the school that’s right for your child. This is especially true when a child is moving from primary to secondary school or from mainstream to a special school. It’s a big decision and you probably won’t know whether you’ve made the […]
Free SEND support workshop
5 December, 12.30 – 2.30pm Meadowbrook Community Centre, Dartington Parent Carer Forum Devon and DiAS are running a free 2-hour session aimed at parent carers and other family members. In response to parental feedback the session has been planned to cover the following areas: SEND support in schools – reasonable adjustments and the graduated response. […]
Information and Advice Triage Officer vacancy
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. We are looking for an Information and Advice Triage Officer to join the team at DiAS. The role is part-time (30 hours per week), permanent and based in Exeter. […]