We can help young people with a special education need or disability with information about getting support at school or college, health and wellbeing, and preparing for adulthood.
We can help young people with a special education need or disability with information about getting support at school or college, health and wellbeing, and preparing for adulthood
If you have difficulty in learning or taking part in education because of your health needs, the law says that all schools or colleges must give you support to access education, learning and to be included in your class.
We can provide information and practical advice about Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Education, Health and Care Plans, with information on how to ask for an EHCNA, the first step to getting an EHC Plan, and what happens when you have one.
We can provide you with information and practical advice about your physical and mental health, and social care.
As you grow and develop moving from childhood into adulthood you may need advice, information or support to help you plan for your future.
We can help to explain what you need to know about your rights and what help and support you can get as a young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
York SENDIASS operates a ‘self-referral’ process. Young People can contact us directly, or they may be signposted to our services by others including professionals, schools or voluntary organisations.
