Details of other organisations that provide advice and information

If you are looking for advice and information on any of the topics listed below these organisations may be able to help you

AUTISM

National Autistic Society   www.autism.org.uk

 

BOARDING SCHOOLS

State Boarding Schools Association   www.stateboarding.org.uk

Information on schools, eligibility and applications

 

BULLYING

Bullying UK   www.bullying.co.uk

Kidscape   www.kidscape.co.uk

Bullying advice and resources

 

CAREERS ADVICE

National Careers Service    https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Information and advice on learning, training and work opportunities

 

CARERS & YOUNG CARERS

Carers UK    www.carersuk.org

Information and advice for carers/young carers

 

CHILDCARE

Family and Childcare Trust   www.familyandchildcaretrust.org

Information for parents on childcare

 

DISCRIMINATION

Equality Advisory & Support Service    www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

Advises on issues relating to equality and human rights England, Scotland and Wales

 

DOWN’S SYNDROME

Downs Syndrome Association    www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

 

DRUGS ADVICE

Frank    www.talktofrank.com

National drug education and advice service

 

DYSLEXIA

British Dyslexia Association    www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

 

EXAMS & ASSESSMENT

Eleven Plus Advice   www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/advice

Online information and parent forum 

JCQ Joint Council for Qualifications   www.jcq.org.uk/contact/

Regulation of exams and information on access arrangements

 

EXCLUSIONS

Coram Child Law Advice   http://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/school-exclusion

Online and limited phone advice on exclusion from school

Communities Empowerment Network (CEN)    http://cenlive.org

Exclusion advice and free representation

School Exclusions Project    https://schoolexclusionproject.com

Free advocacy for children permanently excluded from school from Matrix Chambers/City University  

 

GIFTED & ABLE CHILDREN

Potential Plus UK    www.potentialplusuk.org

Advice on social, emotional, learning needs of children with high learning potential

 

GOVERNORS

National Governors Association    www.nga.org.uk

Information on governors and governing bodies in maintained schools and academies

 

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Action on Hearing Loss    www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

National Deaf Children’s Society    www.ndcs.org.uk

 

HOME EDUCATION

Education Otherwise    www.educationotherwise.net

Information and advice for home educating families

Home Education Advisory Service    www.heas.org.uk

 

INFORMATION & DATA PROTECTION

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)    https://ico.org.uk

Advice and guidance on information rights and access to school records

 

LEGAL ADVICE

Citizens Advice   www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-rights/legal-system/taking-legal-action

Coram Child Law Advice    http://childlawadvice.org.uk

Legal advice and information on all aspects family, child and education law

Law Centres Network    www.lawcentres.org.uk

Allows you to search for a local law centre

Legal Aid Checker    www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid

Allows you to check if you can get legal aid

 

MENTAL HEALTH

Young Minds    www.youngminds.org.uk/

Advice and information on young people’s mental health and well-being

 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Independent Schools Council    www.isc.co.uk

Information for parents on schools and help with fees

 

SERVICE CHILDREN 

The Children’s Education Advisory Service

www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-education-advisory-service#contact-details-for-ceas-and-pacc

Advice on the education of service children (part of the MOD)

 

SOCIAL SERVICES

Family Rights Group    www.frg.org.uk

Advice for parents and families whose children are involved with social services

 

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITY 

Contact A Family (now called just Contact)    www.contact.org.uk

Helpline: 0808 808 3555

IPSEA    www.ipsea.org.uk

Information Advice Support Services Network

https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/information-advice-and-support-services-network

National network supporting local IAS Services.  Use to find local parent SEND support services

SOS SEN    www.sossen.org.uk

A national charity aiming to empower parents and carers of children and young people with SEN and disabilities 

 

SPEECH & LANGUAGE 

Aphasic    www.afasic.org.uk

Support for children with speech and language impairment

I Can    www.ican.org.uk

Advice on children’s speech, language and communication

 

TRAVELLER CHILDREN

The Traveller Movement    http://travellermovement.org.uk

Education advice and advocacy

 

WALES

SNAP Cymru    www.snapcymru.org

Advice and support on SEND in Wales

 

SCOTLAND

The Education Law Unit    www.edlaw.org.uk

Enquiries about education law in Scotland

Enquire    http://enquire.org.uk

Scottish advice service for additional learning needs