Question 1

SENDIASS (SEND Information Advice and Support)

Accepted Answer

How to access:
www.derbysendiass.org.uk(http://www.derbysendiass.org.uk)
How to contact:
Telephone: 01332 641414(tel:01332641414)
Email:SENDIASS@derby.gov.uk(mailto:SENDIASS@derby.gov.uk)
Can also fill out an online form.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00am - 5:00pm
Description of services:
The service is available for families and carers of children and young people under the age of 25 years old.
They provide the following:
 • Free, legally based impartial, confidential and accessible information.
 • Advice and support for children, young people and parents/ carers.
 • Special Educational Needs Disabilities (SEND)
 • All support available without a formal diagnosis required
Referral process:
Self-referral process. Access website to find support packages available.

Question 2

The Integrated Disabled Children's Service (IDCS) at The Lighthouse

Accepted Answer

How to access:
www.derby.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/disabilities/disabled-children-and-young-people-the-lighthouse/(http://www.derby.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/disabilities/disabled-children-and-young-people-the-lighthouse/)
Single Point of Access
Integrated Disabled Children's Service
The Light House
St Mark's Road
Derby
DE21 6AL
How to contact:
Telephone: 01332 256990(tel:01332256990)
thelighthouse@derby.gov.uk(mailto:thelighthouse@derby.gov.uk)
Opening hours:
24/7
Description of services:
The Integrated Disabled Children's Service (IDCS) is based at the Light House.
The Light House is a purpose built environment for disabled children and the staff who work with them.
Services available from the Light House:
 • Community and home support
 • Residential short breaks
 • Community short breaks
 • Social workers
 • Children's practitioners
 • Occupational therapists
 • Physiotherapists
 • Community Nursing
 • Feedback
Referral process:
The service offers a range of support packages, as stated on their website. Some support packages do not need referrals to be made, but most do need an Early Help Assessment to be completed.
The Early Help Assessment must be completed by a professional already known to the child or young person, and they must provide evidence of diagnoses by including at least one of the following with the Early Help Assessment:
 • Psychiatric report
 • Psychologist report
 • Letter from a paediatrician
 • Completed Education Health Care Plan
This referral should then be sent by post.

STARS

Nottinghamshire County Council

Derby City Council

Nottingham City Council

SEND Support Services