Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) 

How they support parents

SENDIASS exists to provide advice and information to parents and pupils in Birmingham.

This information is designed to explain special educational needs procedures, to help you understand the law and procedures that affect you and your child, and to provide information on other issues that may be useful.

How to contact them

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service

Opening hours: 8:45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Autism West Midlands

How they support parents

They are the leading charity in the West Midlands for people affected by autism. They exist to enable all people with autism, and those who love and care for them to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support to people affected by autism.

How to contact them

Address: Regent Court, George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands B15 1NU

Phone:0121 450 7582

Bereavement Counselling – Winston’s Trust

How they support parents

Winston's Wish is a leading childhood bereavement charity in the UK. They offer support & guidance to bereaved children, families and professionals.

How to contact them

3rd Floor
Cheltenham House
Clarence Street
Cheltenham
GL50 3JR

Helpline 08452 03 04 05

Birmingham Families and Safeguarding Team

How they support parents

The Family Support and Safeguarding Service provides services for children and families from locations based in 14 children’s centres. The Family Support and Safeguarding Service is made up of:

Children’s centre staff and partner agencies (eg health visiting) providing services for all children                   Family Support teams providing services for children with additional needs                     

Specialist Children’s Social Care teams providing services for children with complex needs

How to contact them

You can contact the Family Support and Safeguarding Service via the Children’s Information and Advice Service on 0121 303 1888.

Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service

How they support parents

A mental health service for young people who live in Birmingham and who have a Birmingham GP.

How to contact them

CAMHS Access Point

1 Printing House Street
Birmingham
B4 6DF

Tel: 0121 333 9193

Educational Psychology Service

How they support parents

Educational Psychologists (EPs) are professionally trained with specialist experience working with children, young people and families in a wide range of learning and social contexts. EPs use expertise of psychological theory and research to develop an understanding of complex needs and situations, addressing a wide range of child and adolescent developmental concerns including Special Education needs (SEN).

How to contact them

email: a2e@birmingham.gov.uk