Helpful Links

Here is a curated list of official bodies, charities, and organisations that provide valuable information and support for families of children with SEN.

• SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years

  The official government statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

• National Autistic Society

  The UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families.

• Child Autism UK

  A charity that supports children with autism and their families, with a focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

• Ambitious about Autism

  A national charity for children and young people with autism, providing services, raising awareness and influencing policy.

• UK ADHD Partnership

  Professional resources and information for healthcare professionals working with ADHD.

• British Dyslexia Association

  A national charity offering information and support for children and adults with dyslexia.

• Tourettes Action

  The UK's leading support and research charity for people with Tourette's Syndrome and their families.

• PDA Society

  Provides information, support and training about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

• Mencap

  The UK's leading learning disability charity, working to support people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

• Scope

  The disability equality charity in England and Wales, providing practical information and emotional support.

• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

  One of the UK’s leading sight loss charities, offering support to blind and partially sighted people.

• Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)

  A charity offering a range of services to help blind and partially sighted children and young people.

• VICTA

  A national charity that supports children and young people who are blind or partially sighted and their families.

• Sense

  A national charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities.

• Afasic

  A charity helping children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.

• Unique - Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group

  Provides specialist information and support to families affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders.

• Council for Disabled Children

  The umbrella body for the disabled children's sector, bringing together professionals, practitioners and policy-makers.

• Disability Rights UK

  A leading charity run by and for people with lived experience of disability or health conditions.

• Special Needs Jungle

  A parent-led website providing news, information, resources and opinion about special educational needs and disability.

• Sky Badger

  A charity that finds help and adventure for disabled children and their families all over the UK.

• Preparing for Adulthood (NDTi)

  A programme delivering support to local authorities and their partners to embed preparing for adulthood from the earliest years.

• Support Dogs

  A charity training assistance dogs for children with autism and adults with epilepsy or physical disabilities.

• Ableize Worcestershire

  A directory of local disabled groups, clubs, and sports activities in the Worcestershire area.

• Worcestershire SEND Local Offer

  The local council's hub for information, services and support for children and young people with SEND.