I need help and support with my child

Visit our frequently asked questions page related to special educational needs which contains information on helping with learning. 

Speech, language and communication needs

Visit our what you might like to know if you have a child with Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) web page.

Support to speak to a professional

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is a statutory service which is run at ‘arm’s length’ from the Special Educational Needs decision makers and provides free, confidential, impartial advice, guidance and support.

SENDIASS can:

• Help resolve disagreements
• Support you in meetings with professionals
• Explain how mediation works
• Explain your right of appeal through the tribunal system

Contact them by:

• Call on: 0118 908 8233
• Email: sendiass@wokingham.gov.uk

Visit our directory for a list of services which provide information, advice and support for children and young people with:

• Visual impiarment
• Hearing impairment

Visit our what you might like to know if you have a child with a physical disability web page.

Read our what you might like to know if you have an autistic child or young person web page.

Visit our short breaks web section to find out if you are eligible to apply for the short breaks service

Find a list of agencies who provide personal assistants

Visit our who to contact for advice and guidance web page for information on who to talk to about help and support around special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)