Support services for parents of pupils with special educational needs

Agency or Service	Support Provided	How to get in touch
Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)	Offers impartial advice and support around SEND procedures, understanding the law, and securing appropriate provision for children with SEND.	Lancaster Circus, PO Box 16289, Birmingham B2 2XN Telephone: 0121 303 5004 Email: sendiass@birmingham.gov.uk Visit the SENDIASS website
Autism West Midlands	Provides advice, information, and support for parents and carers of children with autism.	Regent Court, George Road, Edgbaston, B15 1NU Telephone: 0121 450 7582 Email: hello@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Visit Autism West Midlands
Beyond the Horizon	Offers counselling and emotional support for children and families experiencing bereavement, loss, or family breakdown.	Holy Cross Church Centre, Beauchamp Road, B13 0NS Telephone: 0121 444 5454 Email: admin@beyondthehorizon.org.uk
School Family Support Worker	Provides information, signposting, and short-term support for families.	Telephone: 0121 464 5813 Email: enquiry@stbarnabas.eu
Child Health Service	Supports with paediatric health assessments and referrals.	Telephone: 0121 466 3300 Email: bham.childhealthteam@nhs.net
Forward Thinking Birmingham	Offers specialist mental health services for children and young people. Referrals can be made through school or directly.	Visit Forward Thinking Birmingham
Pause	Provides drop-in support for children and young people with emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs.	Telephone: 020 7841 4470 Visit Pause
SENAR (Special Educational Needs Assessment and Review Service)	Responsible for Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and reviews of EHC plans.	Telephone: 0121 303 0829