Appendix 4: signposting

Resource, Description, Link
Resource Description Link
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Provides legal guidance and resources on equality and human rights, including education and disability rights. www.equalityhumanrights.com
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) Offers free, impartial, and confidential advice to children and young people, and families about SEND processes, rights, and support. www.sendiasssouthend.co.uk
Southend-on-Sea Learning Network (SLN) – Premises and Site Pages Guidance and resources for schools on managing and improving physical environments across services for schools and access to key services. Southend-on-Sea Learning Network website (known as the SLN)
Southend-on-Sea Local Offer A central hub of information about services and support for children and young people with SEND aged 0–25 and their families in Southend-on-Sea. www.livewellsouthend.com/sendlocaloffer
Southend-on-Sea SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) A parent-led group representing families of children and young people with SEND in Southend-on-Sea, working in partnership with services to improve outcomes. www.southendsendindependentforum.co.uk