Information Advice and Support Kent IASK

Information Advice and Support Kent IASK Special educational needs and disabilities service for parents, children and young people (age 0-25) Promote independence & self-advocacy.

We provide a special educational needs & disabilities information, advice & support service for parents of a child with, or for young people with special educational needs or a disability, age 0-25. Our trained staff can give you legally-based advice, information and support on educational matters relating to special educational needs & disabilities, including health & social care. We aim to provide information & support to enable parents, children & young people to:

Fully participate in discussions & make informed decisions. Express their views & wishes about education & future aspirations. Develop positive relationships with schools, colleges, the local authority & voluntary organisations to achieve positive outcomes. If you have any questions please contact the helpline or email us. We cannot respond via facebook.

01/12/2025

NEW! Online Hub for Giving Your Views!
We want YOU! parents and carers to help shape the future of Family Hub services. Your voice matters in making sure support meets the needs of your local community.
Now it’s easier than ever to get involved with our new county wide engagement platform!
🌟Share your thoughts on county-wide services
🌟 Join the conversation in your local district
🌟 Have your say anytime through our new online hub
Your Family Journey – Supported Every Step of the Way!
Take a look now, Link 👉 https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/hub-page/lets-talk-about-kent-family-hub

01/12/2025
01/12/2025

We're really excited to be launching our new group for teens in January! You can have your say on what you'd like to see at this group for your young person via our anon survey in the comments.

Booking is available via our Eventbrite, and a registration form will need to be completed.

01/12/2025

Sleeping Beauty – Relaxed Performance

Tickets are now live for our relaxed showing of Sleeping Beauty, booked exclusively for Includes Us Too! We’ve secured a reduced group rate so the tickets are more affordable, and the performance will be calm, welcoming and accessible for children and young people with SEND.

Book your tickets here: https://includesus2.cademy.io/sleeping-beauty-relaxed-performance

We’d love to see you there.

01/12/2025

🎄 DADSPACE DECEMBER — ACROSS KENT! 🎄

Dads of Kent — December is packed!

We’ve got dad-only meet-ups, a Family Christmas event, our Dads & Kids Club, and plenty of chances to connect with other local dads before the year wraps up.

Here’s what’s coming up:

📍 Ashford — Tue 2 Dec, 7–9pm
📍 Folkestone — Wed 3 Dec, 7–9pm
📍 Ramsgate (NEW!) — Thu 4 Dec, 7–9pm
📍 Dads & Kids Club, Strood — Sat 6 Dec, 10am–12pm
📍 Dartford — Sat 6 Dec, 10am–12pm
📍 Faversham — Sat 6 Dec, 10am–12pm
📍 Sevenoaks — Family Christmas Event — Sat 13 Dec, 10am–12pm
📍 Tunbridge Wells — Wed 17 Dec, 7–9pm
📍 Medway — Sat 20 Dec, 10am–12pm
📍 Maidstone — Sat 27 Dec, 10am–12pm

Whether you’re a regular, you’ve popped in once, or you’ve never been before — you’re always welcome.
A relaxed space to talk, listen, connect, and feel part of something.

➡ Follow this link to the calendar to book FREE tickets: https://www.dadspace.co.uk/calendar

28/11/2025
28/11/2025
28/11/2025

We’re looking for Makaton Users who’d like to star in our Sign of the Week videos to encourage others to learn Makaton! Anyone can take part – any age, any ability, and however you use Makaton to communicate.

If you would like to help us spread some Makaton magic in 2026, please email Cader on Cader.MacPhail@makaton.org to find out more.

IASK will be at the Ashford SEND Roadshow on Monday 1st December at Stanhope Parish Hall from 9am – 12pm.Come along to l...
28/11/2025

IASK will be at the Ashford SEND Roadshow on Monday 1st December at Stanhope Parish Hall from 9am – 12pm.

Come along to learn more about IASK and other services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities available in your area.

Calling all Ashford families whose child or young person may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Come and meet some services that are available in your area at our SEND roadshow.

27/11/2025

We are now open on Friday mornings for young people not in education or work to pop in for some advice and support, or just a place to chill.

Drop us a message if you want more information.

Address

Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, (Meetings At Our Office Are By Appointment Only)
Maidstone
ME168AE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

03000 41 3000

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