This page has been put together for young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to help support them with Post 16 transition. It includes information about educational settings in Birmingham whether they are considering a placement at a local college, sixth form, an independent specialist provider or a work-based placement. Also included are other support agencies, links to information and webinars.
SEND in Birmingham
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SENDIASS
The Birmingham Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
The service is impartial, confidential, and free. If you’re a parent or young person being assessed, the service can:
- Help you to understand the referral process
- Act as a named contact throughout the process
- Help you to communicate with everyone involved in the assessment process
- Provide information about personal budgets
- Provide information about personal budgets Currently available via email SENDIASS@birmingham.gov.uk
For information relating to the P16/19 Transitions process, please go to https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/SEN-Post-16
If you are a Parent or Guardian and would like to speak to someone about your son/daughter, please call our Parent Link Service on 0121 303 8461 or email us at parentlinkservice@birmingham.gov.uk
Schools can also contact the School Link Service by emailing us at schoollinkservice@birmingham.gov.uk or by calling on 07760 551220
