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Information Advice and Support Service
IASS helps parents and carers, children and young people who have difficulties with learning, and or a disability from birth to 25 years. We offer a confidential service which gives parents, children and young people impartial advice and information to make informed decisions.
To use our service a parent must think that their child has Special Educational Needs but you do not need a professional to agree or to have any kind of Statement, Education, Health and Care Plan or diagnosis.
Email iasservice@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
or visit https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/1279 for more information.
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A-Z of terms used by professionals and services.
https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Information/Jargon_Buster
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Coffee Events for parents & carers. Everyone is welcome! Parents will be able to catch up with other parents. Children are welcome!
Disability Services Advocacy Team Sessions
You can read the full Cheshire West & Chester SEND Strategy 2025/26 here. You can also view the results from our most recent PCF Survey.
This free online session is open to all parents and carers in Cheshire West and Chester who care for a child or young person aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Join us to learn about the support available for families across the early years.
This month’s newsletter includes updates on local services, events, and SEND news for families.
Take a look and stay connected with your SEND community!
Who is this for? This event is for parent carers of children and young people (aged 0–25) with SEND in Cheshire Wes and Chester. It’s a chance to hear from professionals, ask questions, and get practical strategies to support your child at home and in school. What’s on the day: Understanding Neurodiversity & Support in Cheshire West & Chester What neurodiversity is and why it matters Updates on CWAC’s Neurodiversity Profiling Tool and diagnostic pathway Parent introduction on using the neurodiversity tool Speakers include Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Educational Psychologist, Autism Team. Information on accessing external support services Partnership Inclusion Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) How schools in CWAC are becoming more inclusive for neurodiverse children Parent and student perspectives Resources, blogs, and practical advice from PCF involvement in the project How the learning from the project can support other schools Marketplace Meet local services and support organisations, including Autism Team, SALT, SPOTSS, OT, CWP (reasonable adjustments), Information Advice Support Service, Disability Positive, and more Opportunity to speak directly with professionals and other parent carers Food & Refreshments Tea, coffee, and cake will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. 📌 Important: This event is only open to parent carers of children/young people with SEND aged 0–25 in CWAC. Spaces are limited – book your place now!
Join us for an informative online session with IASS (Information, Advice and Support Service) to learn how they can help you navigate the SEND system. Find out: · Who IASS are and the support they provide to parent carers · How to access clear, impartial information about SEND processes · Practical tips and resources to help you advocate confidently for your child or young person
Who Are We? – PCF Forum & Meet the Director of Education & Inclusion We recently hosted our first virtual forum, where parent carers had the chance to: • Meet some of our PCF representatives • Hear from Contact’s Participation Advisor, Lisa, who explained how PCFs fit nationally • Meet Sal, the Director of Education Inclusion A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Missed it? You can watch again on our YouTube channel or view the slides - links below...
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To see other events coming up or to catch up on past events & presentations... click below