Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for SEND

10/06/2026

1st Swadlincote Brownies (Girlguiding) currently have spaces available for girls aged 7–10 in their local Brownie unit.
"We are a welcoming weekly Brownie Unit where girls can build friendships, confidence and independence through activities such as crafts, games, outdoor skills, teamwork challenges and community projects."

09/06/2026

Wanting to learn more about a specific SEN related topic?

IPSEA's bitesize e-learning courses provide an introduction to specific areas of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law.

These short, self-paced courses each take around 40 minutes to complete and include videos, quizzes and online resources to support your learning. You can work through them at your own pace, wherever and whenever suits you best.

Find out more here:

Our bitesize e-learning courses provide an introduction to specific areas of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law.  These short, self-paced courses each take around 40 minutes to complete and include videos, quizzes and online resources to support your learning. You can work thro...

04/06/2026

If you would like to get in touch with us here at DIASS you can use our online contact form and we will contact you to discuss your query ⬇⬇⬇

How to contact the Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

01/06/2026

Did you know we have a DIASS website?

A hub of information where you can go to explore more about EHCP's, Exclusions, SEN Support and so much more.

Click the link below to explore our website -

Confidential, impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers, children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

28/05/2026

An Introduction to Alternative Provision (AP) e-learning

Course Details
This e-learning course has been created by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC), part of the National Children's Bureau (NCB). The e-learning is part of work organised under the RISE (Research and Improvement for SEND Excellence) Programme, a contract funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

The e-learning provides an introduction to Alternative Provision (AP) and is aimed at anyone with an interest in AP including professionals as well as parent carers. The length of the course is 1 hour.
See link here to register https://learning.research-improvement-send-excellence.org.uk/products/an-introduction-to-alternative-provision.aspx?

25/05/2026

New Digital Workshop on Understanding Low Mood now available in the Changing Lives App

The latest digital workshop from Changing Lives, on the subject of “Understanding Low Mood”, is ready to access right now through their app.

Visit their website for more information: https://compass-uk.org/news/compass-changing-lives/new-low-mood-digital-workshop/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvyPlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezMSGdCg00VhGSthXNY5m6XrL7mw3ZT8FVJV-Ofyp53Dxpop5rouV1fyMd_M_aem_fxSamUU1xntPAHNNPoQxDg

The latest digital workshop from Changing Lives, on the subject of "Understanding Low Mood", is ready to access right now through their app.

20/05/2026

Here is a short animation funded by the Department for Education to help children and young people with SEND and their parents learn about the service and support on offer from their local "Information Advice and Support Service" and how a local IASS team can be contacted

Watch here:

77 likes, 1 comment. "Introduction to the Information Advice and Support Service"

18/05/2026

Have you heard of Derbyshire's Local Offer?

It is a single point of information and advice for children and young people from 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

You can visit the local offer here -

Helping and supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

13/05/2026

A message from Derbyshire County Council

Stay up to date with improvements to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in Derbyshire

We’re changing the way we share updates about how SEND services are improving across Derbyshire.

Instead of posting updates, we’re now moving to a subscription based newsletter. This means important news will be sent directly to your email inbox, helping you stay informed and making sure you don’t miss key updates.

By subscribing, you’ll receive updates about:
• Improvements to SEND services
• Support available for children and young people with SEND
• Information for families and carers
• Events, guidance and useful resources
• And so much more!

Sign up here to receive SEND news and updates, you can unsubscribe at any time: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDCC/signup/49556
Please feel free to share this with families or anyone else who may find it helpful.

12/05/2026

Join IPSEA's free webinar: Understanding home to school/college transport
Join them on Wednesday 13 May for their FREE webinar where they will be explaining the law and guidance regarding home-to-school/college transport.

Topics will include:

Where to find the law and guidance regarding home-to-school transport
Who is eligible for home-to-school transport
The different entitlement for children and young people of different ages
Key points from the latest guidance
Where to find further support and challenge decisions

Date: 13 May 2026

Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Format: Virtual, via Zoom webinar

Visit the link to book your place

https://www.ipsea.org.uk/join-our-free-webinar-understanding-home-to-schoolcollege-transport?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvwlRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEOl3gRO37I_oKKRntuwQk4GBGunqFxrl_iOMB-JsTtiOfB7Lx6gdC2kJ4lU_aem_cPGx9chwGG4Yo31nSmWI7g

In our upcoming FREE webinar ‘Understanding home to school/college transport', a member of our legal team will be explaining the law and guidance regarding home-to-school/college transport.