SEND: Resources for Parents & Carers

Please click on one of the links below to find out useful information regarding a variety SEND related topics.

Documents:

ADHD: Information for Parents Carers and Children

What is ADHD? A Guide

All About Autistic Spectrum Disorder for Parents and Carers

Derby SEND Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS)

SENDIASS: The Local Offer

SENDIASS: Education Health and Care Needs Assessment for Children in Early Years Settings or at School

SENDIASS: Education Health and Care Plans

DfE: SEND Guide for Parents and Carers

DfE: Reforms Guide for Parents

DfE: Reforms Guide for Children and Young People

NHS: Speech and Language - Encouraging Communication

NHS: Speech And Language - Supporting Children who Stammer

NHS: Speech And Language - What Do You Need To Do If You Don't Understand What Your Child Says

NHS: Speech And Langugage - Advice On Language Development

Umbrella Independent Support Group

Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Families

The National Autistic Society: What is Autism?

Websites:

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Local Offer: http://www.derby.gov.uk/education-and-learning/special-education-needs-disabilities/

Derby SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS): http://www.derby.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools-and-colleges/sendiass/

British Dyslexia Association: http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

Young Minds - Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing: http://www.youngminds.org.uk/

The National Autistic Society: http://www.autism.org.uk/

Speech and Language Therapy Service (Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT): http://www.speech.derbys.nhs.uk/

Umbrella Independent Support Group: http://www.umbrella.uk.net/