SEND Information
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The name and remit of what was previously known as the Northumberland Parent Partnership Service has changed to meet the requirements of the new Code of Practice. It is now known as the Northumberland SEND Information, Advice and Support Service and covers children and young people (0 – 25 years) with SEND as well as their parents and carers. The information, advice and support provided now covers health and social care, as well as education.
Our aim is to help our service users to work in partnership with others, by:
- Offering a listening ear and practical advice and support with understanding the SEND ‘system’
- Helping them to express their views
- Helping them to prepare for meetings and attending meetings with them if required
Helping with the paperwork - Helping them to explore the options for a child/young person’s SEND provision
- Putting them in touch with other organisations and groups that can help them
We are a self-referral service and can be contacted by phone on 01670 623555 or by e-mail at alison.bravey@northumberland.gov.uk. The website can be found here.
Click here to view our SEND Information Report 2024-2025
As the parent of a child with special educational needs you or your child may be entitled to some or all of the following allowances and benefits:
- Disability Living Allowance – Gov.uk
- Direct Payments – Gov.uk
- Employment and Support allowance – Gov.uk
- Carer’s Allowance – Gov.uk
- Disabled Facilities Grant – Gov.uk
- Blue Badge Sceme – Gov.uk
- Bedroom Tax Exemption – Disability Rights UK
- TV License Discount – TV Licensing
- Tyne Tunnel Disability Exemption Permit –TT2.co.uk
- Max Card – Max Card
- The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card – CEA Card
- Motability – Motability
Further information can be found at the Contact a Family or the Citizen’s Advice websites. Both organisations offer a free benefits check service.
