Sheffield SEN & Disability Information, Advice & Support

04/09/2026

It's feedback Friday! Check out some of our latest evaluation comments from parents, carers and young people.
If you have had support from us recently and want to give us some feedback, you can complete our online evaluation form here - it only takes a couple of minutes and we would love to hear from you! ⬇⬇
https://forms.office.com/e/mjNbvMbXep

03/09/2026

Over the summer we have worked hard to create some new videos on a range of topics including:
- How to have a successful meeting
- Annual reviews
- Suspensions and exclusions
- LA decisions and your options
- What is mediation
- Completing appeal application forms

Head to our YouTube channel to watch them!

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03/09/2026

Find out more on our website
https://sheffieldsendias.org.uk/parents-carers-young-people/sen-support

02/09/2026

This month we will be looking at SEN support in schools! Follow along to find out more about what schools should be doing to support children with SEND.

You can find out lots of information on our website https://sheffieldsendias.org.uk/parents-carers-young-people/sen-support

26/08/2026

If you child is going into Y6 in September, now is the time to start thinking about applying for secondary school.

Head to the link below to find out more about the upcoming deadlines and what you need to do

Guidance on school admissions, eligibility and the steps involved in the application process.

25/08/2026

Did you know we have a termly newsletter? The newsletter usually includes information on our service and any updates, other services and events happening across the city.

Read our previous newsletters and sign up to our mailing list here⬇

24/08/2026

We are increasing the number of parent information sessions we run!

From September we will be running information sessions on:
- SEN Support in schools
- What is an EHC needs assessment?
- Suspensions and Exclusions
- Annual reviews
- Checking a draft EHCP
- LA decisions and your options
- What is mediation?
- Completing appeal application forms
- What to expect from your Tribunal

Head to our website to find out more about the sessions we offer

Please note: these sessions are only relevant to parents and carers who live in Sheffield as they will discuss local policies and processes. If you live outside of Sheffield you can contact your local SENDIAS service for support.

20/08/2026

Considering todays GCSE results, the community youth services are extending their duty line opening hours. The extended period will run up to 28/08/26, 9am - 5pm, after which the helpline will revert to the usual time of 1pm - 5pm, Mon - Fri.