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Young People’s Page

What is SENDIASS 

Click here for a  short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, and how they can help.

Here is a short video on ‘what to expect’ from Richmond and Kingston SENDIASS. Click here

My EHCP

Your views are important, click here for a short video from RK SENDIASS of why your thoughts and opinions matter.

Click here for an easy to follow short animation to learn about person centred planning and the aims to put children and young people at the centre of planning and decisions that affect you.

Annual Reviews

An EHC Plan must be check at least once a year. This is called a review.

  • At the review, people look at how well you are doing and if you are reaching your goals. These goals are written in the EHC plan.
  • The review should focus on what matters most to you and help you to work towards your future goals.
  • Click here for a short video from our You Tube channel to share what is an annual review.

Further resources:

  • Year 9 – Annual Review Guide – This is about a the annual review at school where adults talk with you about what you like and what you want to be when you grow up, so they can help you plan your future.
Help at school/college

Here, you can find helpful information and support to use at school or college.

You might be finding things tricky, feeling unsure, or going through a difficult time.

These resources are here to help you:

  • IPSEA have created a useful webpage called ‘Help in exams’ explaining how the school/college decides who qualifies or not for access arrangements. Click here to read more.
  • Click here for an infographic created by RK SENDIASS to explain access arrangements for exams, what does and does not require medical evidence.
Life Choices and Support in Adulthood
  • AFC Local Offer – Post 16 Information and Advice . A dedicated source of information and advice to help young people aged 16+ and their families understand post‑16 education, training, and support options available through the local offer.
  • Access to work – is help from the government that gives money and support to disabled people so they can do their job more easily.
  • Easy to read guide on supported internships – a programme that helps young people with disabilities learn job skills and get ready for working in a real job
  • Employment Guide – This guide helps young people with SEND learn about different ways to get ready for a job and find work as they become adults.
  • Post 16 Checklist  – This checklist helps make sure young people with SEND get the right support to prepare for adult life after age 16.
  • Ruils Bright Futures Transition Programme 16-25 – Supporting disabled young people aged 16-25 and their families in Richmond with transitions, whether that be social, health, education or work.
  • Transport Post 16 – IPSEA explains that if you’re aged 16–19, your local council should have a plan to help you get to school or college, but they don’t have to provide free transport, so what support you get can vary depending on your situation

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