SEND IASS North Northants

SEND IASS North Northants SEND IASS provides FREE, confidential, impartial advice and support on all matters SEND related across education, health and social care in North Northants.

North Northants Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice, and Support Service (SEND IASS) is a statutory provision operating at arm's length of North Northants Council. We provide free, confidential, and impartial advice, guidance, and support to children and young people (0-25 years) with SEND, as well as their parents and carers. At North Northants SEND IASS, we empower children and young people with SEND, along with their parents and carers, to understand their rights, fulfil their aspirations, and reach their potential. Our experienced team possesses extensive legal and localised knowledge across education, health, and social care. We provide a variety of flexible services, including training, advocacy, appeal tribunal support, referrals to statutory and voluntary agencies, access to local and national support groups, a telephone advice line available Monday to Friday, and in-person appointments. We are dedicated to strengthening our community identity and enhancing our collaborative relationships to meet needs and ensure the voices of our children, young people, and parents and carers are heard. Please like and follow our page to stay updated with our service and to access useful tools to support your SEND journey. Contact us on 0300 373 2532 or email SENDIASS@northnorthants.gov.uk to discuss how we can assist you today.

If you’re a parent, carer or young person wanting to understand:✨ What an EHCP is✨ What each section includes✨ When an E...
28/01/2026

If you’re a parent, carer or young person wanting to understand:

✨ What an EHCP is
✨ What each section includes
✨ When an EHCP might be needed
✨ How to request is
.. Swipe through to learn more about navigating EHCPs.

For more detailed guidance, explore our Resources Library and build your confidence. 🧡

If you’re a parent, carer or young person wanting to understand:

✨ What an EHCP is
✨ What each section includes
✨ When an EHCP might be needed
✨ How to request is
.. Swipe through to learn more about navigating EHCPs.

For more detailed guidance, explore our Resources Library and build your confidence. 🧡

🔗 https://www.sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk/information-library

📢 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀Are you preparing your child for the...
28/01/2026

📢 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

Are you preparing your child for the move to secondary school, or supporting someone who is? SENDIASS North Northants invites parent carers to join our free transition seminars. Year 5 children are welcome to attend if they would like to, and the sessions are particularly helpful for those receiving SEN support or with an EHCP.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:
✅ Local, current, advice on navigating the transition
✅ Tips for parents and carers
✅ Supportive strategies for SEN learners

🗓️ 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
𝟭𝟮/𝟬𝟯/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺-𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 at East Northamptonshire House, Thrapston, NN14 4LZ
𝟭𝟯/𝟬𝟯/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺-𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺, 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 at Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX

🗓️ 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝟭𝟲/𝟬𝟯/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝟲𝗽𝗺-𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 via Teams

📩 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹! Reserve your spot via our website: https://www.sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk/events

Worried about school attendance, suspensions or exclusions? 💬We know these situations can feel overwhelming for families...
27/01/2026

Worried about school attendance, suspensions or exclusions? 💬

We know these situations can feel overwhelming for families. Our website has clear guidance on your rights and the support available:

🔗https://www.sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk/attendance-suspensions-exclusions

We are here to help you understand the process and feel confident moving forward. If you need to speak to us, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:
☎ 0300 373 2532 or 📧 sendiass@northnorthants.gov.uk
📆 Monday to Friday
⏰ 9:30am-4:30pm
🌐 sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk

26/01/2026

🎉 THE BIG NEWS IS HERE! 🎉

We are thrilled to finally reveal what we’ve been working so hard on…

✨ We are hosting the VERY FIRST SEN FESTIVAL in Kettering! ✨
In partnership with Kettering Rugby Club, we’re bringing the community together for a fun‑filled, inclusive, and unforgettable celebration for children, young people, families, and supporters of SEND.

📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Kettering Rugby Club, Waverley Road, Kettering, NN15 6NT

Expect activities, smiles, community spirit — and plenty more details coming soon!

This is a huge moment for us, and we cannot wait to welcome you all.

💙 Save the date, spread the word, and get ready for something truly special!

A new week brings new opportunities and small positive steps can make a big difference.If you need information, advice o...
26/01/2026

A new week brings new opportunities and small positive steps can make a big difference.

If you need information, advice or support around SEND, we are here for you. Contact us today:

📩 sendiass@northnorthants.gov.uk
🌐 sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk
📞 0300 373 2532

We wish you all a positive start to the week! 💙

𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚…✨An event unlike anything before is about to unfold… 👀An event that is open to schools, pupils, ...
23/01/2026

𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚…✨

An event unlike anything before is about to unfold… 👀

An event that is open to schools, pupils, parent/carers and young people (13+); a celebration of the future… and the people who will shape it.

🔍 Save the date and keep watching our socials for more...

VOTING CLOSES THIS SUNDAY! If 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 has made a positive difference to you or someone you know, we’d ...
23/01/2026

VOTING CLOSES THIS SUNDAY! If 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 has made a positive difference to you or someone you know, we’d be honoured if you would nominate us. 🧡

🌟 Council for Disabled Children presents the 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Nominations are now open for 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 category.

This award celebrates the incredible people and services that have truly impacted the lives of children, young people, and families. It’s your chance to shine a light on those who go above and beyond to make SEND support meaningful and effective.

If 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 has made a positive difference to you or someone you know, we’d be honoured if you would nominate us. Your voice matters, and your nomination helps showcase the importance of empowering families and young people and journey's of support deserve to be heard and celebrated.

📅 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: Friday, 25th January 2026
👉 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/work-us/events-training/events-training-calendar/send-awards

Mencap is hosting an open day which is aimed at young people aged 16-24 with an EHCP, as well as parents, carers and pro...
22/01/2026

Mencap is hosting an open day which is aimed at young people aged 16-24 with an EHCP, as well as parents, carers and professionals supporting them:

When: Friday 6th February 2026
Time: 3pm-5pm
Where: Charles House, Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1UE.

It provides an opportunity to learn more about Mencap’s Supported Internship and Pre‑Internship programmes for the 2026/27 academic year and attendees will be able to explore how these programmes help young people develop workplace skills, take part in supported work placements, and prepare for employment. 🌟

The session will also outline the differences between the programme options, expectations around attendance, and the enrolment process.

🔗 To secure a place, please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-day-at-mencap-training-academy-northampton-tickets-1980178517250

22/01/2026

🫂 Our Family Support Sessions are now FREE for all families!*

We've also removed the diagnosis requirement for most of our sessions, so families can access support earlier than ever before!

Sessions Include:

💜 Language and Communication
💜 Change and Transition
💜 Eating and Nutrition
💜 And more!

Our Family Support Sessions are designed for families of disabled or neurodivergent children, delivered by our team to share knowledge, learn practical strategies, understand and support each other.

Book your session 👉 bit.ly/3ZlOEKK



*up to 2 sessions per family, per year.

21/01/2026

✨ Anxiety Around ADHD - Free Online Workshop for Parents & Carers by FamilyLives

Are you supporting a child with ADHD? This free workshop can help you better understand:

✔️ What ADHD is
✔️ How ADHD and anxiety are linked
✔️ Practical strategies to support you and your child
✔️ Other help and resources available

📞 To book your place: Call Lesley on 020 4522 8701
📧 Or email services@familylives.org.uk

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗? 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗦)! 🎓Every local authority must p...
21/01/2026

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗? 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗦)! 🎓

Every local authority must provide an impartial SEND IASS under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

That means that we offer:
🔸Free, impartial, and confidential support: we work at arm's length of the local authority, integrated care board, schools, and other statutory services.
🔸Legally accurate information across education, health, and social care
🔸Support for children, young people, and their families.

If you’re navigating the SEND system, make SEND IASS North Northants your first port of call. ✨

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:
☎ 0300 373 2532 or 📧 sendiass@northnorthants.gov.uk
📆 Monday to Friday
⏰ 9:30am-4:30pm
🌐 sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk

If you are looking for clear information about local support available for children and young people with Special Educat...
20/01/2026

If you are looking for clear information about local support available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), our Who's Who and Where To Go page brings together key services, organisations and helplines in one place.

It provides:

• Details of local SEND support services
• Contact information for organisations offering advice and guidance
• Helpful routes to access the information you need
• Signposting for parents, carers, and young people

🔗 You can view the page here:
https://www.sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk/find-support-key-contacts

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Thrapston
NN144LZ

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