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15 Sep 2017
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09 Apr 2018
A new partnership funded by the Department for Education to deliver a new Information, Advice and Support Programme
CDC and Contact the preferred bidder.
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Report
28 Feb 2018
Department for Education SEND Newsletters
Department of Education
Updates for professionals working in SEND, including latest March 2018 newsletter.
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Summary and Guidance
23 Jan 2018
IAS Services - Commissioning Guidance
In 2017 the IASS Network gathered together a working group to support the development of guidance for commissioning/es…
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The Information, Advice and Support Services Network
Training and E-Learning
22 Jan 2018
IASSN - Volunteers Report
In 2015 the IASS Network held a two day workshop to look at the use of volunteers by IAS Services. The purpose of the…
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The Information, Advice and Support Services Network
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08 Jan 2018
Newsflash - Invitation to Tender
From the Department for Education.
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15 Dec 2017
New tender opportunities for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Department for Education
Deadline 29 January 2018.
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Fact Sheet
11 Dec 2017
Seasonal mobility for children with vision impairment
RNIB
12 tips for mobility training in winter.
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28 Nov 2017
Multi-million pound package announced to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Department for Education
£45m of funding announced.
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Comment
15 Nov 2017
The Ombudsman’s report into EHC plans: our analysis
Analysis of the Ombudsman's report.
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Training and E-Learning
06 Nov 2017
IASSN - Service User Feedback Report 2017
The Quality Standards for Information, Advice and Support Services emphasise the importance of assessing the outcomes…
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The Information, Advice and Support Services Network
Report
23 Oct 2017
Local area SEND inspections: one year on
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission inspect how well local areas fulfill their 'Special educational needs and disab…
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09 Apr 2018
A new partnership funded by the Department for Education to deliver a new Information, Advice and Support Programme
CDC and Contact the preferred bidder.
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03 Apr 2018
Updated - local area SEND inspection outcome letters published
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Bedford, St Helens and Wiltshire now added.
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