Welcome to Hartlepool SEND IASS
Welcome to Hartlepool's Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS).
We offer impartial information, advice and support
to children and young people with special educational
needs and disabilities.
The service is impartial, confidential and free.

Young People's Section
A wide range of support and services committed to making a positive difference to the lives of the young people of Hartlepool.
Have you found what you're looking for?
If you still need help with finding answers or want to tell us what you think of the website, please feel free to get in touch.
FAQs
- What is a SENDIASS and what does it do?
- What happens when my child is identified as having special educational needs?
- I have concerns about a child / my child's progress - what do I do?
- What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment?
- What happens at an annual review?
News and Views
08 August 2023
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03 March 2022
SENDIASS Survey
As someone who has used or is still currently using the service, we would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes of your time to tell us abou...
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10 December 2021
Education, Employment & Training News November 2021 Edition
Support, advice and information from One Stop Shop on the run up to Christmas.
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28 October 2021
Parent Carer Forum Listening Events
Click here to find out more about the Parent Carer Forum's listening events with a number of different speakers throughout October, November and De...
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22 October 2021
Are you living with a long term illness and/or disability or care for someone who does?
CLIP would love to hear from you! Find out more about their zoom meetings here. CLIP promotes the ethos of the social media model of disability. We...
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20 October 2021
Autism Employability Summit
This inspirational event will highlight and celebrate the benefits of embracing a diverse workforce, promote inclusive recruitment practises, raise...
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