The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) in South Tyneside provides free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support on SEND matters relating to health education and social care.
The service offers a range of interventions relating to school exclusions to parents/carers and young people. The Service Advice Line is available each weekday to answer queries, and to provide signposting to further support where required. Additional support is provided by the service in challenging decisions to exclude; such as preparing representations for Governor Review meetings, and in attending these meetings. Support is also offered to look at preventative and support measures for children and young people, to avoid permanent exclusions.