I'm a parent or carer

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I'm a parent or carer

Get help to understand and support a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

Support and advice

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Children aged 0 to 5

Childcare, early years settings and help if you think your child has SEND.
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Education and learning

SEND support in educational settings or schools, and Education, Health and Care Plans.
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Your home and family

Short breaks, family support, personal budgets and advice around SEND decisions and appeals.
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Health and therapies

Mental and physical health, health visiting, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
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Get free and impartial SEND advice

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offer advice about education, health and social care. 

Visit SENDIASS