Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND

The Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service for Special Educational Needs and Disability (DIASS) provides impartial advice for special educational needs and disability.

This service was previously known as the Parent Partnership service.

The service operates an advice line tel: 01629 533668 from 9.30am to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 11.30am to 3pm on Wednesday. Messages can be left outside these times.

Advice is also available or by email: ias.service@derbyshire.gov.uk

During busy periods the service aims to respond to any telephone or email messages the following working day.

You can find out more information from Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support for SEND.

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