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Comprehensive UK education resources for teenagers with SEND - schools, exams, support services and rights

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IPSEA

Legal Advice
National

Independent Provider of Special Education Advice - free legally-based advice for parents of children with SEND

Services:

Legal advice, EHCP support, tribunal appeals, rights guidance

NASEN

Professional Support
National

National Association for Special Educational Needs - professional resources and training

Services:

Professional development, resources, conferences, publications

Special Needs Jungle

Information Hub
National

Award-winning online resource providing SEND information, advice and community support

Services:

Information, advice, webinars, community forums

Ambitious about Autism

Autism Support
National

Provides specialist education and employment support for autistic children and young people

Services:

Schools, college, employment training, advocacy

Council for Disabled Children

Advocacy
National

National umbrella body bringing together professionals, policy makers and families

Services:

Policy work, resources, networking, training

Dyslexia Action

Dyslexia Support
National

Supporting people with literacy difficulties and dyslexia through assessment and teaching

Services:

Assessment, tuition, training, resources

British Dyslexia Association

Dyslexia Support
National

Voice of dyslexic people, offering advice, training and information

Services:

Helpline, resources, training, local groups

The National Deaf Children's Society

Deaf Support
National

Supporting deaf children and their families with information, advice and services

Services:

Educational support, technology, advocacy

RNIB

Vision Support
National

Supporting blind and partially sighted people with practical and emotional support

Services:

Educational resources, technology, training

Young Minds Education

Mental Health
National

Mental health charity supporting young people in education settings

Services:

Resources, training, helpline, school programs

National Star College

Specialist College
Gloucestershire

Specialist further education college for young people with disabilities

Services:

Further education, residential care, therapy, independence skills

Portland College

Specialist College
Nottinghamshire

Specialist further education college for young people with physical, sensory or learning difficulties

Services:

Further education, residential care, independence training

Queen Alexandra College

Specialist College
Birmingham

Specialist college for young people with vision impairment and other disabilities

Services:

Further education, assistive technology, independence skills

Derwen College

Specialist College
Shropshire

Specialist further education for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties

Services:

Further education, land-based studies, residential care

Beaumont College

Specialist College
Lancashire

Specialist residential college for young adults with learning difficulties and autism

Services:

Further education, life skills, supported living

The Beverley School

Specialist School
London

Independent specialist school for children with severe and complex needs

Services:

Specialist education, therapy, residential care

JCQ - Joint Council for Qualifications

Exam Board
National

Setting standards for public examinations including access arrangements

Services:

Access arrangements guidance, exam regulations

WJEC Access Arrangements

Exam Board
Wales

Welsh exam board providing access arrangements for students

Services:

Access arrangements, bilingual support

Entry Level Qualifications

Qualifications
National

Alternative qualifications for students working below GCSE level

Services:

Entry Level 1-3, foundation learning

Ace Centre

Assistive Technology
National

Providing assistive technology and communication aids for disabled people

Services:

Assessment, training, technology advice, loans

Communication Matters

AAC Support
National

Supporting people who use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)

Services:

Information, training, equipment advice

AbilityNet

Technology Support
National

Helping disabled people use technology at home, work and education

Services:

Free advice, assessments, training

Texthelp

Software
National

Literacy and learning support software for students with learning difficulties

Services:

Read&Write, EquatIO, WriQ software

Clicker

Software
National

Literacy software supporting students with reading and writing difficulties

Services:

Clicker software, curriculum resources

Dyslexia Gold

Software
National

Specialist software for dyslexic students and those with reading difficulties

Services:

Software, training, resources

Contact - National Parent Forum

Parent Support
National

National charity for families with disabled children providing information and advice

Services:

Helpline, resources, local support groups

National Network of Parent Carer Forums

Parent Network
National

Connecting parent carer forums across England

Services:

Networking, advocacy, information sharing

Special Needs Jungle Parent Group

Online Community
National

Online community for SEND parents with forums and resources

Services:

Online forums, webinars, articles

Tutorfair Foundation

Tutoring
National

Connecting students with volunteer tutors including SEND specialists

Services:

Free tutoring, SEND support, online learning

Driver Youth Trust

Literacy Support
National

Supporting students with literacy difficulties to reach their potential

Services:

Programs, training, resources, research

Explore Learning SEND

Tutoring
National

Tuition centers supporting children with SEND in English and maths

Services:

One-to-one tuition, confidence building

Preparing for Adulthood

Transition Support
National

Supporting young people with SEND to prepare for adult life

Services:

Transition planning, resources, training

National Development Team for Inclusion

Transition Support
National

Supporting disabled young people's transition to adulthood

Services:

Guidance, training, person-centered planning

PRUsAP - Alternative Provision

Alternative Provision
National

Information about Pupil Referral Units and alternative provision

Services:

School alternatives, behavior support

Education Otherwise

Home Education
National

Supporting families who choose to educate their children at home

Services:

Home education advice, resources, networking

UK Home Education

Home Education
National

Information and support for home educating families

Services:

Legal guidance, curriculum advice, groups

Anti-Bullying Alliance

Anti-Bullying
National

Coalition tackling bullying including disability-related bullying

Services:

Resources, training, anti-bullying week

BulliesOut

Anti-Bullying
National

Anti-bullying charity supporting children and young people

Services:

Support, workshops, resources

Childline

Helpline
National

Free confidential helpline for children and young people

Services:

24/7 helpline, online chat, resources

The Mix

Youth Support
National

Support service for under 25s with emotional and practical support

Services:

Helpline, online support, resources

Gov.uk SEND Code of Practice

Government
National

Official government guidance on special educational needs and disability

Services:

Legal framework, guidance, regulations

Education Health and Care Plans

Government
National

Information about EHCPs for children and young people with SEND

Services:

EHCP process, rights, appeals

SEND Tribunal

Government
National

Appeal decisions about EHCPs and SEND provision

Services:

Tribunal appeals, mediation, guidance

Ofsted SEND Inspections

Government
National

School inspection framework including SEND provision

Services:

Inspection reports, framework, guidance

Department for Education SEND

Government
National

Government department responsible for SEND policy

Services:

Policy, funding, legislation, guidance

16-19 Bursary Fund

Government
National

Financial support for 16-19 year olds continuing education

Services:

Bursary applications, financial help

Free School Meals

Government
National

Help with school meal costs if you receive certain benefits

Services:

Eligibility, applications, support

Disabled Students Allowance

Government
National

Help with costs for higher education if you have a disability

Services:

Funding, equipment, support workers

Autism West Midlands Education

Autism Support
West Midlands

Educational support for autistic students in the West Midlands

Services:

School support, training, resources

Autism Anglia Schools

Autism Support
East Anglia

Educational services for autistic children in East Anglia

Services:

Schools, college, training

Scottish Autism Education

Autism Support
Scotland

Specialist autism education across Scotland

Services:

Schools, training, support services

Autism NI Education

Autism Support
Northern Ireland

Educational support for autistic young people in Northern Ireland

Services:

School support, training, resources

Cerebra Education

Brain Conditions
National

Supporting children with brain conditions through their education

Services:

Educational guidance, grants, resources

Epilepsy Society Schools

Epilepsy Support
National

Educational support for young people with epilepsy

Services:

School advice, training, resources

Muscular Dystrophy UK Education

Muscular Dystrophy
National

Supporting students with muscle-wasting conditions in education

Services:

School advice, equipment, advocacy

Down Syndrome Education

Down Syndrome
National

Educational support for students with Down syndrome

Services:

Training, resources, school support

Fragile X Society Education

Fragile X
National

Educational guidance for families affected by Fragile X

Services:

School advice, resources, training