Advice & Support

What do we offer?

Hello.   You have reached our Advice and Support page possibly because your child is struggling in his current school and/or family life is stretched to breaking point and you need advice and information on what to do next. Please also visit our Publications page to access all our free downloadable information on these issues plus a whole lot of other SEN information.

We provide advice based on experience, research, attending seminars and workshops and access to the specialist education team at Cambian. We deal with each individual query confidentially, sympathetically - and quickly.

In 2008 OAASIS dealt with approximately 1,731 enquiries. In 2009 we dealt with 2,346 enquiries. Most of these are from parents who are desperately trying to find out information on the help their child should be receiving at school; on how to approach their LEA for a Statutory Assessment and Statement; where to go for individual family support; how to find suitable special schools and colleges. We also answer queries from teaching staff, social workers and other professionals.

We also have a list of holiday and respite care suitable for ASD, adult homes and supported living for ASD, emergency and crisis placements and a wealth of information from other sources.

OAASIS attends 4 to 5 major Special Needs and Education exhibitions a year. This is a chance for us to meet and talk face to face with people who work or look after children and young people with special educational needs. It is also a chance for us to see what SEN resources and other organisations are available so that we can pass this information on.

Our team is happy to travel a reasonable distance and have a stand with our full range of information sheets at smaller workshops, conferences and parent support group meetings. We can also offer talks on Practical Strategies in ASD.

If you can't find what you are looking for in our website or need further advice on the following:

  • Information on independent special schools
  • Local support from other parents or groups
  • Looking for a special needs holiday or some respite?
  • Any other SEN issue relevant to you

    Please call us on 0800 197 3907 or email us at oaasis@cambiangroup.com