Inclusion & Intervention Support Team (IIST), School Age (5-19 years) Support - WNC
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Description
West Northamptonshire Council’s Inclusion and Intervention Support Team (IIST) supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0-19 across West Northamptonshire.
School Age (5-19 years) Support
School Age Support for Children and Young People:
- From Years 1 to 13
- 16 to 19-year-olds can request advice and signposting for themselves. Send an email to the inbox; iist@Westnorthants.gov.uk
School Age Support for Parents and Carers:
- Advice/guidance is provided at the Family Hubs by the IIST team. We attend various SEND groups and sessions.
- Bookable drop-in sessions in community locations. Please see Eventbrite for current dates (link)
School Age Support for Educational Settings:
- Modelling inclusive practice and interventions
- Providing training
- Moving Forward Meetings
- Linked school approach – every school will have a linked practitioner to support them. We do this by completing observations and feedback meetings with key school staff and parents followed by a review with the school.
School Age Eligibility:
There is no eligibility criteria. Every mainstream school in West Northamptonshire has been allocated a linked worker. Schools will have the opportunity to request IIST’s oversight and advice for 4 children per cycle.
IIST Contact Details:
- General Enquiries: IIST@westnorthants.gov.uk
- School Age Team Manager: rebecca.wheeler@westnorthants.gov.uk / 07342 065331
- School Age Senior Practitioner: lindsey.king@westnorthants.gov.uk / 07831 123116
- Accreditations
N/A
- Cost
- Free
- Locality
- Brackley Area
- Daventry Area
- Northampton Area
- Towcester Area
- West Northamptonshire
- Northamptonshire
- Additional languages
- Translation and/or Interpreting Available on Request
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 5 years to 19 years
- Referral route
- Professional Referral
- Self Referral
- For people with
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Eligibility criteria
- Age Range - School
- Age Range - Early Years
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Provider category
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
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Address
c/o West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street
Northampton
West Northamptonshire
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
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Last updated 13 October 2026