New Exeter drop in session
Wednesday 19th October 2022 10 – 1.00pmLarkbeare House, Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4NG If you’re in the Exeter area and looking for information and support about any SEND issue, you can now talk to Janet or Steph directly at our new bookable one to one sessions. At the session you’ll have a chance to talk […]
Autumn term parent training sessions
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 a EHC Plan Reviews – Myth-busting parent session and find out what […]
Ambassador Volunteer training this September
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 sessions the sessions with a short break. 10am -1pm, Wednesday 14th September 2022 Ambassador Volunteers are links to their local SEND communities, sharing information […]
Revised and updated Guide to Elective Home Education
Many parents in Devon home educate their children, or are thinking about home education, for all kinds of reasons. Elective home education has been a bit of a hot topic and the number of children being educated at home has been rising since the start of the pandemic. So we’ve reviewed and updated our comprehensive […]
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 […]
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 […]