Additional Sources of Information and Support
The websites below provide useful information, advice and guidance for parents and carers supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.
General SEND Support
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Home-Start UK | https://www.home-start.org.uk/special-needs |
| Staffordshire SENDIASS | https://www.staffs-iass.org/home.aspx |
| ACE Education Advice | http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/ |
| Staffordshire Connects | https://www.staffordshireconnects.info/kb5/staffordshire/directory/home.page |
| Family Action | https://www.family-action.org.uk/family-monsters/support/supporting-children-with-a-learning-disabilities/ |
| Family Lives | https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/parentchannel-tv/ |
Dyslexia
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NHS Dyslexia Information | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/living-with/ |
| British Dyslexia Association | https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk |
| Dyslexia UK | https://www.dyslexia.uk.net |
| Nessy Dyslexia Information | https://www.nessy.com/uk/parents/dyslexia-information/ |
| Made By Dyslexia | https://madebydyslexia.org |
| Dyslexia SpLD Trust | http://www.thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk/ |
Dyspraxia
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NHS Dyspraxia Information | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-coordination-disorder-dyspraxia/ |
| Dyspraxia Foundation | https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/dyspraxia-children/symptoms/ |
| Dyspraxia UK | https://www.dyspraxiauk.com/primaryagechildren.php |
| NRS Healthcare | https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/articles/condition/dyspraxia |
Dyscalculia
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Dyscalculia Resources for Parents | http://dyscalculia.me.uk/resources-for-parents.html |
| The Brain Charity | https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/how-we-can-help/practical-help/information-advice/a-z-of-conditions/35-d/637-dyscalculia |
| Minds of Wonder | https://mindsofwonder.com/2018/02/08/tips-to-help-your-child-with-dyscalculia/ |
| British Dyslexia Association | https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/neurodiversity-and-co-occurring-differences/dyscalculia-and-maths-difficulties |
Autism
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NHS Autism Support | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/support/ |
| Child Autism UK | https://www.childautism.org.uk |
| National Autistic Society | https://www.autism.org.uk |
| Ambitious About Autism | https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk |
| HelpGuide Autism Resources | https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/helping-your-child-with-autism-thrive.htm |
| Autism Links | https://www.autismlinks.co.uk/support-groups |
Speech, Language and Communication
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| The Communication Trust | https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/resources/resources/resources-for-parents/ |
| ICAN Talking Point | https://ican.org.uk/i-cans-talking-point/parents/ |
| NHS Communication Difficulties Advice | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/practical-tips-if-you-care-for-someone/how-to-care-for-someone-with-communication-difficulties/ |
| BBC CBeebies Speech & Language Support | https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/speech-and-language-difficulties |
| KidsHealth Communication Development | https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/comm-4-to-5.html |
| Afasic | https://www.afasic.org.uk/resources/links/speech-and-language-help/ |
| Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Speech & Language Therapy | https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/speech-language-therapy-services-children |
Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Wellbeing
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Visyon | https://www.visyon.org.uk |
| YoungMinds | https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-challenging-behaviour-in-children/ |
| Action for Children | https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-for-parents/ |
| Beat Eating Disorders | https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk |
| MindEd | https://www.minded.org.uk |
| Childline | https://www.childline.org.uk |
| Child Bereavement UK | https://www.childbereavementuk.org |
| Kidscape | https://www.kidscape.org.uk |
| ADHD Foundation | https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk |
Hearing Impairment
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) | https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/ |
| Early Support Information: Deafness & Hearing Loss | https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/help-resources/resources/early-support-information-deafness-and-hearing-loss |
| Staffordshire Hearing Impairment Team | https://www.staffordshireconnects.info/kb5/staffordshire/directory/service.page?id=zcu7s5y1rzo |
| Action on Hearing Loss | https://www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/organisation-directory/action-hearing-loss-aohl |
Vision Impairment
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Staffordshire Vision Impairment Team | https://www.staffordshireconnects.info/kb5/staffordshire/directory/service.page?id=y-2Vqpr9Lgw |
| VICTA | https://www.victa.org.uk |
| RSBC (Royal Society for Blind Children) | https://www.rsbc.org.uk/what-we-do |
Physical Difficulties
| Organisation/Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Scope | https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/support-groups-parents/ |
| GOV.UK Disabled Child Support | https://www.gov.uk/help-for-disabled-child |
| NHS Complex Needs Support | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/caring-for-children-and-young-people/how-to-care-for-children-with-complex-needs/ |
| Cerebral Palsy Foundation | https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/information/acceptance/tips-for-parents |
| Cerebral Palsy Guide | https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/community/parents-caregivers/ |
| CDC Spina Bifida Support | https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/infant.html |
| JIRAFFE | https://www.jiraffe.org.uk/working-with-children-with-physical-disabilities/ |
The inclusion of these external websites is intended to provide additional information and support for families. Springhead Primary School is not responsible for the content of external websites and links were correct at the time of publication.