Hi! 👋 We’re the Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN)
We champion SENDIAS services across the country
👉 bit.ly/4afiy9V
We’re back on Bluesky to share learning, guidance, & best practice - so give us a follow 👀✨
#IASSN #SENDIAS #SpecialEducationalNeeds #ParentSupport
We champion SENDIAS services across the country
👉 bit.ly/4afiy9V
We’re back on Bluesky to share learning, guidance, & best practice - so give us a follow 👀✨
#IASSN #SENDIAS #SpecialEducationalNeeds #ParentSupport
February 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Hi! 👋 We’re the Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN)
We champion SENDIAS services across the country
👉 bit.ly/4afiy9V
We’re back on Bluesky to share learning, guidance, & best practice - so give us a follow 👀✨
#IASSN #SENDIAS #SpecialEducationalNeeds #ParentSupport
We champion SENDIAS services across the country
👉 bit.ly/4afiy9V
We’re back on Bluesky to share learning, guidance, & best practice - so give us a follow 👀✨
#IASSN #SENDIAS #SpecialEducationalNeeds #ParentSupport
We’re sharing the news! 📢
@iass-network.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk (IASSN) is posting again on Bluesky 🎉
IASSN supports and champions SENDIAS services across the country.
They’ll be sharing learning, guidance and best practice - definitely worth a follow 👀
@iass-network.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk (IASSN) is posting again on Bluesky 🎉
IASSN supports and champions SENDIAS services across the country.
They’ll be sharing learning, guidance and best practice - definitely worth a follow 👀
February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We’re sharing the news! 📢
@iass-network.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk (IASSN) is posting again on Bluesky 🎉
IASSN supports and champions SENDIAS services across the country.
They’ll be sharing learning, guidance and best practice - definitely worth a follow 👀
@iass-network.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk (IASSN) is posting again on Bluesky 🎉
IASSN supports and champions SENDIAS services across the country.
They’ll be sharing learning, guidance and best practice - definitely worth a follow 👀
The Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN) offers various resources including practitioner resources, data reports, case studies, strategic IASSN resources and more 📣
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
March 30, 2026 at 8:43 AM
The Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN) offers various resources including practitioner resources, data reports, case studies, strategic IASSN resources and more 📣
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group! 🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
March 27, 2026 at 10:34 AM
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group! 🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
IASSN Statement on the Use of the Artificial Intelligence 💻
We have produced this short statement which advises on the risks associated with using artificial intelligence tools in relation to the law and accessing legal guidance.
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/al...
We have produced this short statement which advises on the risks associated with using artificial intelligence tools in relation to the law and accessing legal guidance.
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/al...
August 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
IASSN Statement on the Use of the Artificial Intelligence 💻
We have produced this short statement which advises on the risks associated with using artificial intelligence tools in relation to the law and accessing legal guidance.
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/al...
We have produced this short statement which advises on the risks associated with using artificial intelligence tools in relation to the law and accessing legal guidance.
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/al...
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group! 🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
April 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group! 🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Happy #InternationalYouthDay!
We are proud to have our IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group.
We believe that youth voice matters. That's why when they speak, we listen.
You can read their latest messages to the sector here: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
We are proud to have our IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group.
We believe that youth voice matters. That's why when they speak, we listen.
You can read their latest messages to the sector here: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
August 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Happy #InternationalYouthDay!
We are proud to have our IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group.
We believe that youth voice matters. That's why when they speak, we listen.
You can read their latest messages to the sector here: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
We are proud to have our IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group.
We believe that youth voice matters. That's why when they speak, we listen.
You can read their latest messages to the sector here: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
"Everyone communicate differently and we need to make adjustments to support everyone" 📣
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
#TheirVoice
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
#TheirVoice
May 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
"Everyone communicate differently and we need to make adjustments to support everyone" 📣
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
#TheirVoice
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
#TheirVoice
✨ We’re delighted to be in York today for the SENDIASS and IASSN Spring Workshop!
📄 We’ll be hearing from guest speakers on the proposed SEND white paper and joining a range of training sessions and workshops to stay up to date with developments across SENDIAS services.
📄 We’ll be hearing from guest speakers on the proposed SEND white paper and joining a range of training sessions and workshops to stay up to date with developments across SENDIAS services.
March 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
✨ We’re delighted to be in York today for the SENDIASS and IASSN Spring Workshop!
📄 We’ll be hearing from guest speakers on the proposed SEND white paper and joining a range of training sessions and workshops to stay up to date with developments across SENDIAS services.
📄 We’ll be hearing from guest speakers on the proposed SEND white paper and joining a range of training sessions and workshops to stay up to date with developments across SENDIAS services.
"We should empower our disabilities, I am often proud of what it allows me to do and knowledge of it becomes my superpower!" 🦸
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
May 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
"We should empower our disabilities, I am often proud of what it allows me to do and knowledge of it becomes my superpower!" 🦸
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
We asked the IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group the question: What message would you like to give to the SENDIAS sector?
This is what one member had to say!
Are you a parent/carer? 👋
Not sure what Information, Advice and Support Services (IASS) are or how they can help? 🤔
Watch our short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, and how they can help
Find your local SENDIAS service here 👇
🔗 bit.ly/4nFWb2D
#SEND #IASS #IASSN
Not sure what Information, Advice and Support Services (IASS) are or how they can help? 🤔
Watch our short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, and how they can help
Find your local SENDIAS service here 👇
🔗 bit.ly/4nFWb2D
#SEND #IASS #IASSN
May 19, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Are you a parent/carer? 👋
Not sure what Information, Advice and Support Services (IASS) are or how they can help? 🤔
Watch our short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, and how they can help
Find your local SENDIAS service here 👇
🔗 bit.ly/4nFWb2D
#SEND #IASS #IASSN
Not sure what Information, Advice and Support Services (IASS) are or how they can help? 🤔
Watch our short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, and how they can help
Find your local SENDIAS service here 👇
🔗 bit.ly/4nFWb2D
#SEND #IASS #IASSN
IASSN, the impartial LA-funded advice and support service network, who try to explain how their work with parents saves LAs money
They make the bold* claim that their work with parents saved councils up to £700m in tribunal defence costs over the last financial year
* borderline deranged
They make the bold* claim that their work with parents saved councils up to £700m in tribunal defence costs over the last financial year
* borderline deranged
December 1, 2024 at 8:54 PM
IASSN, the impartial LA-funded advice and support service network, who try to explain how their work with parents saves LAs money
They make the bold* claim that their work with parents saved councils up to £700m in tribunal defence costs over the last financial year
* borderline deranged
They make the bold* claim that their work with parents saved councils up to £700m in tribunal defence costs over the last financial year
* borderline deranged
What a day! 💙
Great to be in London for our first SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop.
We had insights from Dame Christine Lenehan about the SEND White Paper & strengthening SENDIASs, national SENDIASs discussions, & Staying Well While Supporting Others sessions with Authentic Responses & Kiltti.
Great to be in London for our first SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop.
We had insights from Dame Christine Lenehan about the SEND White Paper & strengthening SENDIASs, national SENDIASs discussions, & Staying Well While Supporting Others sessions with Authentic Responses & Kiltti.
February 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
What a day! 💙
Great to be in London for our first SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop.
We had insights from Dame Christine Lenehan about the SEND White Paper & strengthening SENDIASs, national SENDIASs discussions, & Staying Well While Supporting Others sessions with Authentic Responses & Kiltti.
Great to be in London for our first SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop.
We had insights from Dame Christine Lenehan about the SEND White Paper & strengthening SENDIASs, national SENDIASs discussions, & Staying Well While Supporting Others sessions with Authentic Responses & Kiltti.
A massive thanks to the wonderful IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group Members for a great session this week!
We had a great time planning next steps for training SENDIAS staff on engaging with young people. Thanks for all your time and energy💙
We had a great time planning next steps for training SENDIAS staff on engaging with young people. Thanks for all your time and energy💙
July 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A massive thanks to the wonderful IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group Members for a great session this week!
We had a great time planning next steps for training SENDIAS staff on engaging with young people. Thanks for all your time and energy💙
We had a great time planning next steps for training SENDIAS staff on engaging with young people. Thanks for all your time and energy💙
Applications are now open for the IASSN Children & Young People’s Steering Group and your support in helping to recruit new members would be greatly appreciated.
You can find out more about the groups purpose, how it works, and the benefits of membership, on the website here: buff.ly/hbRg9lb
You can find out more about the groups purpose, how it works, and the benefits of membership, on the website here: buff.ly/hbRg9lb
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March 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Applications are now open for the IASSN Children & Young People’s Steering Group and your support in helping to recruit new members would be greatly appreciated.
You can find out more about the groups purpose, how it works, and the benefits of membership, on the website here: buff.ly/hbRg9lb
You can find out more about the groups purpose, how it works, and the benefits of membership, on the website here: buff.ly/hbRg9lb
We had a great time today meeting new IAS staff at our IASSN New SENDIAS Staff National Induction Session!
A massive thank you to everyone who joined. We look forward to working with you all 💙
A massive thank you to everyone who joined. We look forward to working with you all 💙
July 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
We had a great time today meeting new IAS staff at our IASSN New SENDIAS Staff National Induction Session!
A massive thank you to everyone who joined. We look forward to working with you all 💙
A massive thank you to everyone who joined. We look forward to working with you all 💙
The Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN) offers various resources including practitioner resources, data reports, case studies, strategic IASSN resources and more 📣
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
June 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN) offers various resources including practitioner resources, data reports, case studies, strategic IASSN resources and more 📣
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
Check out our full resource list here:
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/n...
A huge thank you to our fantastic IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group, who we met with today!
At this session we:
✨ welcomed new members
🗣 reflected on a recent report
🎯 agreed our priorities for the year ahead
📢 explored key messages for the SENDIAS sector - with more to share soon!
At this session we:
✨ welcomed new members
🗣 reflected on a recent report
🎯 agreed our priorities for the year ahead
📢 explored key messages for the SENDIAS sector - with more to share soon!
May 20, 2026 at 4:44 PM
A huge thank you to our fantastic IASSN Children and Young People’s Steering Group, who we met with today!
At this session we:
✨ welcomed new members
🗣 reflected on a recent report
🎯 agreed our priorities for the year ahead
📢 explored key messages for the SENDIAS sector - with more to share soon!
At this session we:
✨ welcomed new members
🗣 reflected on a recent report
🎯 agreed our priorities for the year ahead
📢 explored key messages for the SENDIAS sector - with more to share soon!
At the start of 2026, IASSN surveyed SENDIAS services to understand the full scope of their work, including innovative practices beyond the core offer. 📝
Find infographics which provide an overview of areas of work and shows the areas of work in each Local Area: bit.ly/4uEHyih
Find infographics which provide an overview of areas of work and shows the areas of work in each Local Area: bit.ly/4uEHyih
May 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
At the start of 2026, IASSN surveyed SENDIAS services to understand the full scope of their work, including innovative practices beyond the core offer. 📝
Find infographics which provide an overview of areas of work and shows the areas of work in each Local Area: bit.ly/4uEHyih
Find infographics which provide an overview of areas of work and shows the areas of work in each Local Area: bit.ly/4uEHyih
At the start of 2026, IASSN surveyed SENDIAS services to understand the full scope of their work, including innovative practices beyond the core offer.
The findings highlight creative delivery models, strong partnerships, and impactful engagement across the network.
bit.ly/4cNzOTB
The findings highlight creative delivery models, strong partnerships, and impactful engagement across the network.
bit.ly/4cNzOTB
April 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM
At the start of 2026, IASSN surveyed SENDIAS services to understand the full scope of their work, including innovative practices beyond the core offer.
The findings highlight creative delivery models, strong partnerships, and impactful engagement across the network.
bit.ly/4cNzOTB
The findings highlight creative delivery models, strong partnerships, and impactful engagement across the network.
bit.ly/4cNzOTB
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group!🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
April 21, 2026 at 10:36 AM
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group!🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group! 🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
March 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM
🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group! 🌟
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact.
Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨
Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv
And that’s a wrap!
Today we held our online SENDIASs and IASSN Spring Workshops 2026 wash-up session. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us 😊
Over the past month, we’ve really valued the opportunity to come together with SENDIASs staff across London, Birmingham, York, Manchester, and online.
Today we held our online SENDIASs and IASSN Spring Workshops 2026 wash-up session. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us 😊
Over the past month, we’ve really valued the opportunity to come together with SENDIASs staff across London, Birmingham, York, Manchester, and online.
March 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
And that’s a wrap!
Today we held our online SENDIASs and IASSN Spring Workshops 2026 wash-up session. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us 😊
Over the past month, we’ve really valued the opportunity to come together with SENDIASs staff across London, Birmingham, York, Manchester, and online.
Today we held our online SENDIASs and IASSN Spring Workshops 2026 wash-up session. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us 😊
Over the past month, we’ve really valued the opportunity to come together with SENDIASs staff across London, Birmingham, York, Manchester, and online.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in Manchester yesterday! 🙌
Great discussions at the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop on SEND updates, strengthening services, and supporting wellbeing.
Loved reconnecting and sharing ideas - see you Monday for the final wash-up session 😊
Great discussions at the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop on SEND updates, strengthening services, and supporting wellbeing.
Loved reconnecting and sharing ideas - see you Monday for the final wash-up session 😊
March 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in Manchester yesterday! 🙌
Great discussions at the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop on SEND updates, strengthening services, and supporting wellbeing.
Loved reconnecting and sharing ideas - see you Monday for the final wash-up session 😊
Great discussions at the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop on SEND updates, strengthening services, and supporting wellbeing.
Loved reconnecting and sharing ideas - see you Monday for the final wash-up session 😊
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us in York today! 🙌🫶
At the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop we explored key updates from the SEND White Paper, discussed strengthening SENDIAS services, and took part in “Staying Well While Supporting Others” session.
Great to connect and share ideas 😊
At the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop we explored key updates from the SEND White Paper, discussed strengthening SENDIAS services, and took part in “Staying Well While Supporting Others” session.
Great to connect and share ideas 😊
March 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us in York today! 🙌🫶
At the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop we explored key updates from the SEND White Paper, discussed strengthening SENDIAS services, and took part in “Staying Well While Supporting Others” session.
Great to connect and share ideas 😊
At the SENDIASS & IASSN Spring Workshop we explored key updates from the SEND White Paper, discussed strengthening SENDIAS services, and took part in “Staying Well While Supporting Others” session.
Great to connect and share ideas 😊