You can find out more about Children’s Social Care on the Somerset County Council website. Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) information about the legal meaning of social care provision: What is Social Care Provision Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) This service provides support to children and young people from a variety of support services including Autism and communication team Educational psychology Sensory, physical and medical support service Learning support (including dyslexia) Contact Children’s Social Care Email childrens@somerset.gov.uk Phone 0300 123 2224 Our phone lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday and 8.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday. Website Somerset County Council Children’s Social Care Somerset Disabled Children and Young People’s Service Somerset’s Disabled Children and Young People’s Service offer a range of support, information and advice. The team works closely with colleagues in the health and Special Educational Needs services. Services include emotional and physical support, including Equipment, Short Breaks and Autism outreach. Resource team for children with disabilities The team provides services for children with disabilities and their families in Somerset. They aim to meet the needs of families through signposting, information sharing, training and non-residential short breaks. For more information see the Disabled Children and Young People’s Service webpage on the Somerset County Council website.
