Barnsley SENDIASS

Barnsley SENDIASS Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS) for Barnsley.

Please see the additional information section for further guidance about this page. SENDIASS page overview and values

This page is managed by Barnsley’s Special Educational and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). Its purpose is to create an openly accessible space to support local families through sharing knowledge, resources, tips and advice as well as enabling families to come together and support each other. We have created a set of values to help guide and support you when interacting on this page with the aim of making it as safe and positive an experience for everyone.

- Be Kind and Courteous
We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment for all to be part of. Let's treat everyone with respect, dignity and kindness.

- No Hate Speech or Bullying
Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like disability, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.

- No Promotions or Spam
Give more than you take to this group. Self-promotion or promotion of private organisations and services, spam and irrelevant links won’t be allowed. SENDIASS is happy to share posts that SEND parents, carers, children & young people might be interested to hear about

- Respect Everyone's Privacy
Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Real, open and expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group is open to the public and so be aware of what you are posting.

- Respect everyone’s unique situation
Our families all have different lived experiences and will reflect that through their interaction, no one should demean or belittle anyone’s individual interaction on this page as part of their engagement with the service. Inappropriate, offensive and abusive comments will be deleted, and individuals will be blocked / reported if deemed necessary to protect the safety and wellbeing of others. For more information about Barnsley Council’s social media policy please visit:
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/media-and-advertising/barnsley-council-social-media-acceptable-use-policy/




Dear Families, on behalf of the service I want to apologies for those of you who have emailed, completed referral form o...
16/10/2025

Dear Families, on behalf of the service I want to apologies for those of you who have emailed, completed referral form or left a message on answerphone (we do have them all). We can't get to you all right now but will spend next week working through them as our priority. Warmest Wishes
Sarah

13/10/2025

Lovely evening tonight thankyou to those joining me and to you Becci for signposting a parent to us too :). I will pop some links in the chat below of things discussed so others can access the information too.
Take care dear families and speak again soon.
Sarah

13/10/2025

Dear families, I am here until 8.00 pm so pop along and message me if you want information and advice 🥰. Sarah

13/10/2025

Good Morning to our families, we know our response time to new referrals is taking longer than usual. I will be around at 6.30 this evening to chat through private messenger so pop along and message chat with me 🙂Sarah

07/10/2025

I am live now for your messages.
Pride

07/10/2025

Good morning all. I will be live on messenger taking your enquiries.
From 18 :30 - 20:00

Thank you, Pride

Letter To Our Families
03/10/2025

Letter To Our Families

01/10/2025

Parents and carers 📣

Our legal team will be on our page tomorrow morning for a special Q&A session.

They’ll be answering your questions on any educational issue that is a result of your child’s SEND, and signposting you to useful resources and guidance.

We'll share a dedicated Q&A thread tomorrow morning where you can post your questions. If you’d like us to notify you once the Q&A post goes live, please leave us a comment below 👇

29/09/2025

📖 SEND Code of Practice 📖

The COP is government guidance for bodies (nurseries, school, colleges, the LA & certain health bodies for example) in regard to the SEND system of children/YP’s aged 0-25.

- This is a crucial document that bodies must have regard to.

Please find the link below 👇🏼

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7dcb85ed915d2ac884d995/SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf

The COP can be easily accessed on mobile phones if you ever want to give the different sections a read 📖 👓

KEY SECTIONS:

Introduction/Principles - section 1 📝
Early Years (nursery) - section 5 🎨
Schools - section 6 🏫
Further Education - section 7 🖊️
Preparation for Adulthood - section 8 🗣️
EHCPS - section 3 📄

The COP can be very powerful to empower parents as well & informing you of what support your child is entitled to. You can always go to a certain section if you have want to know what bodies should/must be doing. For example, section 6 - schools - if you are have any school concerns. You can then use any information you find to start conversations with those bodies. 🗣️ 🖊️

If you ever have any free time - it’s definitely worth a read! ☕️

25/09/2025

Need a bit of guidance or support? 🤝

Our Early Help Navigators are here to help—drop in at your local Family Hub or join us online on Tuesday evenings.

No appointment needed, just pop in!
📅 Check the post for times and locations.
📧 Prefer online? Email us at EarlyHelpDevelopmentOfficer@barnsley.gov.uk

25/09/2025

Book a place on an upcoming SEND law training day for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. 

Address

Barnsley SENDIASS, PO BOX 634
Barnsley
S709GG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441226787234

Website

http://www.youtube.com/@barnsleysendiass1735, http://www.youtube.com/@barnsleysendi

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