Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for SEND

12/08/2026

What is an IAS service?

IAS services provide information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (also known as SEND) and their parents.

Here is a short animation that explains what IAS services do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bjdkWyXo2c

07/08/2026

Join LOOK and VICTA for a supportive online workshop for single parents and carers raising a visually impaired child.
As a parent or carer of a visually impaired child, you already navigate unique experiences, challenges and milestones. When you are doing that independently or as part of a co-parenting arrangement, there can be additional emotional, practical and financial pressures to manage too.

LOOK and VICTA are partnering to deliver a dedicated session specifically for single parents and carers raising a visually impaired child.

Whether you are parenting solo full-time or balancing shared parenting arrangements, this workshop offers a welcoming and understanding space to connect with others who truly understand the realities of raising a visually impaired child independently.

https://www.look-uk.org/navigating-parenthood-solo-raising-a-vi-child/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTFelZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeNrp5ZgveBBYxKymsEKEt2jbZDGJ0duACUDXXhuLoffQAeEKvpnuRsBYzbqU_aem_fuSpiNRRBUgKiItC4MxKvA

Join LOOK and VICTA for a supportive online workshop for single parents and carers raising a visually impaired child. Connect, share experiences and hear from others who understand.

06/08/2026

The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities, and free childcare places to children from low-income families, benefiting their health, wellbeing and learning.

Find out more here: https://www.mountcook.uk/haf-funding

04/08/2026

IPSEAs 'The SEND journey and your rights as a parent/carer' gives clear, practical guidance about the law on education, health and care (EHC) plans.

-what support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are legally entitled to
-what you can do if the law is not followed or you need to make a complaint
-the range of support IPSEA has for parents and carers
-where you can find helpful guides and resources

This webinar gives clear, practical guidance about the SEND journey and your rights as a parent/carer

31/07/2026

The Community Transport Association is inviting parents and carers to take part in its survey, funded by Motability Foundation, to better understand unmet needs and explore how Community Transport can make a real difference.

Survey respondents can enter a prize draw to win one of three £250 high street vouchers.

Have your say today: https://accessiblesurveys.com/v2/1qcPfe0NrrNgrIzhBBNS/intro

29/07/2026

Inclusive SEND Holiday Camp

Amber Valley School Sport Partnership are hoping to welcome back their Inclusive SEND Holiday Camp for summer 2026

The holiday camp is aimed exclusively at providing sport and social activity provision for children with physical disabilities or profound learning difficulties.
Hosted at Ripley Infant School, Kirk Close, Ripley DE5 3RY, our new holiday camp will be running 10am-2pm with dates TBC

To find out more please visit the link below:

The holiday camp is aimed exclusively at providing sport and social activity provision for children with physical disabilities or profound learning difficulties.Hosted at Ripley Infant School, Kirk Close, Ripley DE5 3RY, our new holiday camp will be running 10am-2pm with dates TBC

28/07/2026

Here is a short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, and how they can help:

A short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, a...

23/07/2026

The DIASS service operates during the school summer holidays if you have an enquiry you can contact in the following ways.
Telephone on 01629 533668 leave a message.
Email [email protected]
Website - use our contact form https://www.derbyshireiass.co.uk/parents-and-carers/contact-us/contact-us.aspx
Thank you for your patience whilst waiting for a response. As we are currently at the end of term, this is an exceptionally busy period for the team, and we appreciate your understanding.

How to contact the Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

21/07/2026

Get ready for fun-filled school holidays!

Its About Me offer free, action-packed holiday clubs for children and young people aged 4–16 across Derbyshire — all fully funded and bursting with activities!

Find out more here:

Welcome to It's About Me, Derbyshire's Holiday Activities and Food Programme funded by the Department for Education.

20/07/2026

Cooking from scratch: Pasta making 🍝

You will learn to mix, knead, roll by hand or machine, and pair finished pasta with complementary homemade sauces.

Wednesday 22 July, 10 am
At Bolsover Adult Education Centre
Book your place via the website below:
derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation
Or call 01629 531241