Richmond and Kingston SENDIASS

06/08/2026

New on Our YouTube Channel! 🎥

We’ve uploaded a short, practical guide to help you confidently respond to a draft Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

🔗https://www.youtube.com/

In this video, we cover:

✅ What it means to respond to a draft plan
✅ The different sections of an EHCP and what they include
✅ How to carefully check your child’s needs, outcomes, and support (provision)
✅ How to highlight missing information and request changes
✅ Your right to choose and request a school or setting

💡 Extra support available:

Alongside the video, we also have a helpful guide on our website — “Checking a Draft EHC Plan” — which you can use as a reference when reviewing your own young person’s plan:
👉 https://www.rksendiass.co.uk/information-advice/

Click on Education, Health and Care Plans from the topic list and then it is under Draft EHC Plan

💬 Need more personalised support?

We run fortnightly workshops with a support worker where you can ask questions specific to your journey:
👉 https://www.rksendiass.co.uk/workshops/

🎬 Watch now on our YouTube channel and feel more confident navigating the EHCP process.

05/08/2026

Have you seen our What to Expect from Richmond & Kingston SENDIASS?

This information sheet is to help you get the most from SENDIASS. It will help you understand what SENDIASS is, what we do and don’t offer, and how we can best support you.

If you have contacted us here at RKSENDIASS recently, please do take some time to review our ‘What to expect from SENDIASS’ document, which fully outlines the remit of our service:

Here is a link directly to the PDF with more detailed information
https://bit.ly/RKwhattoexpect

04/08/2026

Why we do what we do...

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

Sharing on behalf of Ruils - Independent Living

Join one of their community Health Check at one of our outreach sessions this August!

You'll meet our Wellbeing Coordinator, who can offer you advice and support for managing your health and wellbeing.

Find the full schedule here: https://ruils.co.uk/our-services/health-and-wellbeing/health-in-your-hands/

30/07/2026

Thinking about using AI for SEND advice?

SENDIASS advises caution when using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for SEND legal information and guidance.

While AI can provide quick and convincing responses, the information may be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or out of date. AI-generated content should not be used as a substitute for professional SEND advice and support.

Parent carers, children and young people have the right to access information from sources of their choosing, including AI tools. However, when making important decisions, we encourage families to seek advice from trusted SEND professionals and support services.

📄 Read the full IASSN statement here:
https://www.rksendiass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RK-SENDIASS-Statement-on-AI.pdf

29/07/2026

Be sure not to miss out - the Achieving for Children Newsletter is being relaunched..

We are really happy to hear the Achieving for Children SEND Register newsletter is coming back in time for Summer. To hear really important updates from local services, please do make sure you are signed up online to the SEND Register - it is one way we can all keep in touch and know what is on and how to help your family.
Sign up online at the link below

https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/local-offer/information-and-advice/social-care/special-educational-needs-and-disability-register?fbclid=IwY2xjawTUKdBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedbvtoAf9k9CpcSxXk-FBVfJoeLxKrmuN87a6Jmg3pDYGn7EkDJkVeyWYxhQ_aem_MkN2UpzS-DCCpQV-qju3Hw

28/07/2026

Call: 0808 164 5527
Email: [email protected]
Contact us via our website: https://www.rksendiass.co.uk/contact-us/

27/07/2026

This year we are introducing Relaxed Mornings to replace our previous offering of Quiet Hours for our neurodiverse visitors.Between 10am - 12pm on selected dates across the year, visitors who are neurodivergent can enjoy access to the whole Museum with quieter environments and fewer crowds. These mo...

24/07/2026

📣 Can You Help with some Research?

We've been asked by a lovely student at the University of Portsmouth to help share their MSc Psychology research on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in secondary school-aged girls with ADHD.

The study is looking for:

✅ Parents/carers of girls aged 11–16 with ADHD who have experienced EBSA
✅ Teachers, SENCos, pastoral staff, LSAs, and other school staff who have supported pupils with ADHD and EBSA

If you'd like to take part and support this valuable research, please follow the link below:

🔗 https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/C12B536E-BE79-4843-A149-DA13D54BCE9E

For school staff follow this link:
https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/5EAB6C0B-2444-4741-B60B-61590C2AF594?fbclid=IwY2xjawTT61pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyQXFpelVCV0VVZG1nNDdSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEelkYXu5YJsA3T6rLUbAvqKpbl0tkd-PQ-U-Pwi1il_ND7qidxyi7OJwF4_6M_aem_g1hWoLN766C7_7KBPMsOng

Thank you for helping to improve understanding and support for young people navigating these challenges. 💙