York SEND Information Advice and Support Service - York Sendiass

30/07/2026

Here's a little birdie to tell you that there may be some delays in our response time over the Summer break.
✔️ we are open throughout the Summer
✔️ we use this time for essential service updates to make sure we're the best we can be
✔️ we stagger our leave which means at times our small team is even smaller

Please help by only contacting us once either by referral, email or phone. We work in time order and always aim to respond within 5 working days.

29/07/2026

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29/07/2026

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29/07/2026

29/07/2026

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) has developed a suite of online training for CDC members, affiliated organisations and services, and parent carers. The courses have been developed to improve knowledge, understanding and practical skills and support in range of key areas that impact children and young people, particularly those who are disabled or with special educational needs.

- Information, Advice and Support
- Expert Parent Programme
- SEND Basic Awareness
- Social Care and SEND
- Ordinarily Available Provision: Thresholds and Expectations
- Quality Education, Health & Care Plans and Annual Reviews
- Decisions, capacity and an introduction to Liberty Protection Safeguards

Visit our website for more information: https://buff.ly/1Cf2JW3

28/07/2026

Did you know there is a whole Parent carers tab on the York Local Offer website? Take a look and see what's available https://www.yorksend.org/parents?categoryId=3

26/07/2026

A focus on Summer Survival from twinkl https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/the-send-parents-summer-survival-kit-what-you-should-pack-for-days-out

25/07/2026

Have you heard of Max Card? The Max Card is a national discount card for looked after children and children with special educational needs and disabilities. More info and how to apply here https://www.yorksend.org/financial-support/max-cards