Specialist Education Services

Comprising the Cognition & Learning, Communication & Interaction, Sensory & Physical, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Whole School Inclusion Services and the Education Access team, the Specialist Education Services are part of Suffolk County Council.

They work together to support schools and children with SEND across the whole of Suffolk in a variety of different ways, including support for children with visual and hearing impairments, dyslexia, behaviour needs, communication difficulties and others.

Please read our overview of SES services, January 2024 and our referral flowchart.

Who to contact

Izzy Connell, Head of Service.

[email protected]

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start?Call the Inclusion Support Line on 01473 265502 or use the live webchat function.
Worried about meeting provisions in an EHCP?Submit a SES EHCP Section F Request Form to [email protected]
Concerns about a child at risk of PEX?Email The Education Access Team [email protected]
Looking to network with other SENDCOs?Come to your next Community Inclusion Forum Community Inclusion Forum – Suffolk Learning.
Looking to develop emotional regulation in your setting?Submit a Whole School Service Referral Form for the SEMH team to [email protected]
All the good ideas in once place.The Suffolk Mainstream Inclusion Framework is a free co-produced directory of ideas for supporting teaching across the four broad categories of need.
Need support for a child struggling to attend school?Complete a FaN referral form, or email , or phone Lauren Flood [email protected] on 01473 264267.
Aspiring to make your school autism friendly?Submit a Whole School Service Referral Form for the C&I team to [email protected]
Thinking about support for a child and their family?Book a Solution Circle by emailing [email protected]
Found a great resource?Share it at your next Community Inclusion Forum Community Inclusion Forum – Suffolk Learning.
New to being a SENDCO or new to SEN in Suffolk?Submit a Whole School Service Referral Form for the WSI team to [email protected]
Wondering about speech and language in early years?Book onto our free SCLN CPD SES CPD 2023-24 Essential Booking Form (office.com)
Looking to commission bespoke training for your setting?Email [email protected]
Wanting to think about early identification for a child?Book an Inclusion Support Meeting Specialist Education Services: Inclusion Support Meetings (office365.com)
We really need an expert on this.Submit a SES Data & Consent Referral Form 2024 to [email protected]
Wanting to stay in touch?To receive Suffolk Headlines email [email protected] To receive the SENDCO bulletin and dates for the SENDCO forums email [email protected] Download the SENDCO calendar here
Exploring AP?Email [email protected] to get further information or submit a referral Inclusion Referral Form January 2024 and risk assessment.