SOS!SEN

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SOS!SEN

Name of Organisation:	SOS!SEN
Headline:	Independent helpline for Special Educational Needs
What We Do:	We offer a free, friendly, independent and confidential telephone helpline for parents and others looking for information and advice on Special Educational Needs (SEN). We concentrate on helping people to find their way through the legal and procedural maze which is so daunting to so many who try to obtain satisfactory provision for a child’s special needs. Our aim is to encourage parents and carers eventually to become empowered and confident to tackle for themselves the obstacles and difficulties which arise and, in turn, to use their knowledge and experience to help others
Area:	National
Town:	Twickenham, Middlesex
Address:	35 Staines Road Twickenham Middlesex
Postcode:	TW2 5BG
Contact Person:
Telephone:	Helpline on 020 8538 3731
Email:
Website:	http://www.sossen.org.uk
Services Offered:	What help can we offer? Interpreting official letters Interpreting the SEN Code of Practice and other related documents Checking proposed and revised Statements of Special Educational Needs Helping prepare letters of request, comment and complaint Finding independent professional advice e.g. independent Educational Psychologists, and lawyers Giving guidance on the next available procedures which may be suitable In special cases we may act as a “friend” to accompany parents on visits to the offices of officials in the education, health and social services and to meetings in schools advising on preparation of Appeals to SEND (previously SENDIST - Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal) In special cases we may act as representative at the Tribunal Helping with complaints to the Local Government Ombudsman Organising training workshops and other opportunities for parents and carers to come together.
Disability Type:	All Disabilities
Pat Mark Status:	Not Yet Applied For
Related Topics:	Education
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