Information Advice and Support Kent IASK

03/09/2025

Is your child without a school place?

At the start of a new school year, far too many children with SEND are without a school to attend. This is a worrying situation to be in, so we’ve produced guidance to help families who are in this position.

🔗 Read here: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/children-who-do-not-have-a-school-place

For further support, you can also visit our 'Back to school hub', where we've pulled together lots of useful resources and information to help you as your child starts a new school year.

📚 Visit the hub here: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Pages/Category/back-to-school-hub

03/09/2025

The Hive Thanet Traineeship Starts This Week!

We’re thrilled to kick off our new programme, and even more excited to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from Ramsgate Town Council, we now have two additional spaces available.

If you are, or know, a young person with additional needs and/or who would benefit from a supportive, pathway into and , we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering programme designed to build , , and real-world experience.

Get in touch today to learn more or apply!

03/09/2025

🌪️ Back to school isn’t just about shiny shoes and new stationery in our house… it’s about storms brewing.

For my daughter, ADHD comes with a constant undercurrent of anxiety. September means sleepless nights, worries about seating plans, and the pressure of getting everything perfect, until she’s burnt out.

In my latest blog, I share honestly about:
✨ How ADHD creates everyday worries
✨ Why transitions, friendships, and homework feel so heavy
✨ What we’re learning as a family to help calm the storm

If your child struggles with ADHD (and the anxiety that so often comes with it), I hope our story reminds you that you’re not alone. 💜

👉https://unstoppablegirls.org.uk/living-with-the-storm/

03/09/2025

03/09/2025

🐐 Free Neurodivergent Adult Care Farming Group 🌱

Our friendly group meets every Monday, 10am–1pm at Frampton Farm. We currently have a few spaces available for new members to join!

Come and connect with others, enjoy farm life, and take part in meaningful activities in a supportive environment.

Find out more and register your interest here 👉
https://www.framptonfarm.co.uk/adult-farmers-group.html

Located between Dover and Folkestone on a bus route.

03/09/2025

Do you have a teenager aged 11-19 or up to 25 with SEND? Find out what activities are available to them on our website https://loom.ly/M4I3zD4

02/09/2025

01/09/2025

Information Advice and Support Kent IASK

📣 Join us for another informative webinar!

Thursday 2nd October 11:00-12:00pm

Kent PACT, in collaboration with IASK (Kent’s SENDIASS), is hosting a session to explore the free, confidential, and impartial support IASK offers to children and young people with SEND, and their families.

💡 Learn how IASK can help with education, health, and social care — and how to access their services.

🔗 Register now to secure your place via the link below!

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30/08/2025

We have heard some local authorities are not following what the law says must happen when a draft EHC plan is issued.

When your local authority (LA) sends you a draft EHC plan...

✔️ Your LA must
Give you at least 15 days to:
- give your comments about the draft EHC plan
- request a meeting with your LA to discuss the draft (if you want to), and
- request that the educational setting you would like is named in the final EHC plan.

❌ Your LA must not
- rush you to provide your comments and requests in a shorter time
- tell you it cannot give you any time to have your say
- refuse to meet with you (if you ask for a meeting)
- tell you it will not consult with the setting you have asked for until the EHC plan has been finalised

Visit our website to learn more about what to do when you receive a draft EHC plan (and what the law says your LA must do) and find helpful resources like our EHC plan checklist and a template letter to help you respond to the draft: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-to-do-when-you-receive-your-draft-ehc-plan