Contact information and further resources

Contact information

Inclusion Support Service (ISS)

The Inclusion Team at the Local Children’s Service’s Office:

Address: Children’s Services, Hampshire County Council, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UG

Email: [email protected]

Website: Inclusion Support Service

Hampshire Special Education Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIASS)

Website: SENDIASS

Coram Children’s Legal Centre

The Coram Children’s Legal Centre aims to provide free, legal advice and information to parents and carers on state education matters.

Call: 020 7713 0089 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, except bank holidays and 24 December to 1 January)

Website: Coram Children’s Legal Centre

Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)

IPSEA provides independent information and support on the suspension and permanent exclusion of children with SEND.

Website: IPSEA

Department for Education (DfE)

• School suspensions and permanent exclusions (.gov)
• Guide for parents on school behaviour and exclusion (.gov)

Other useful contacts

• Equality Advisory Support Service: 0808 8000082
• SEN and Disability Discrimination Tribunal: 01325 289350
• Talk to FRANK drugs helpline: 0300 123 6600
• Attendance guidance for parents/carers

Further resources

Permanent exclusions

Explore our full documentation on permanent exclusions, including:

• Parent's guide to permanent exclusions
• Quickread permanent exclusions

Suspensions

Explore our full documentation on suspensions, including:

• Parent's guide to suspensions
• Quickread suspensions