The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice and Support (IAS) Service for Portsmouth provides: ◦ A free and confidential service, provided independently from education, health and care providers ◦ Impartial information, advice and support relating to special educational needs and disability (SEND) ◦ Advice and support from independently trained Information, Advice and Support (IAS) Service staff ◦ Support through the statutory processes relating to Statements of Special Educational Needs and the new Education Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and planning ◦ Information and practical support to find the answers to your questions in relation to education, social care and health services