Hot topics for SEND Advice Surrey

New team members

SEND Advice Surrey would like to welcome Emma, Gabrielle, Kathryn, Lisa, Rob and Sarah to the team. They join Andrew, Beckie, Jill and Judy who have been hard at work mentoring and supporting.

Phone line

Our phone line is being switched over to a new provider very soon. We have been assured that there will be no loss of service but if you find you are not able to get through to our voicemail then please contact us online or email sendadvice@surreycc.gov.uk

Applying for an Education, Health and Care needs assessment

We are getting a high number of calls regarding requesting an EHC needs assessment. All the information you need can be found on the Local Offer. Please do have a conversation with your child/young person's school in the first instance, as they will need to provide the evidence that you require.

Other services that may be able to help

• Contact run a free advice and information helpline for parents and carers with a disabled children aged from birth to 25, living in any part of the UK. Helpline is 0808 808 3555 or email helpline@contact.org.uk
• IPSEA are an Independent Provider for Special Education Advice.
• Family Voice Surrey is the parent/carer forum and they can offer independent guidance for Surrey families. Call 01372 705 708 or email contact@familyvoicesurrey.org

If you have any worries about a child/young person's wellbeing then please contact:

• C-SPA (Children's Single Point of Access) by telephone 0300 470 9100 or email cspa@surreycc.gov.uk.
• Or dial 999 if they are at risk of immediate harm.