1. Independent Support Working with disabled children, young people and their families www.kids.org.uk

2. Children and Families Act 2014 www.kids.org.uk Where did Independent Support come from? Statement of Special Educational Needs Learning Difficulty Assessments Education, Health and Care Plans

3. From private, voluntary, community sectors or SEND Information, Advice and Support Services (was Parent Partnership) www.kids.org.uk So what are Independent Supporters? In Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset: Free and impartial

4. For parents and young people we will help with: www.kids.org.uk So how can an Independent Supporter help me? Transfers from Statements of Special Educational Needs to Education, Health and Care Plans New Education, Health and Care Plans Transfer from Learning Difficulty Assessments to Education, Health and Care Plans

5. www.kids.org.uk What will an Independent Supporter do? Listen Explain the process Aspirations and the future Support Include children and young people Help gather information Explain Paperwork Referral process Personal budgets

6. www.kids.org.uk Resources available to you Making It Personal Guidance for Parents – personalisation and personal budgets E-learning resources Case studies Visit: www.kids.org.uk/mip2www.kids.org.uk/mip2

7. www.kids.org.uk Independent Support (0117) 947 6111 Acorn House/Kingswood Foundation Estate/Britannia Rd, Bristol BS15 8DB Working in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and B&NES