To help you navigate the often confusing world of SEND, we’ve compiled a list of useful documents and links.
Downloadable Information
Lets TALK - sensory Processing
Online Session - 12 July 2023
PARENT PARTICIPATION OFFICER
Parent Participation Officer Flyer, this details their roles and responsibilities within their localities.
Lets TALK - TRANSITIONS (EDUCATION)
Online Session - 15 June 2023
JARGON BUSTER
Currently under review
Download - Not Available
Supporting Websites
Delivering better value in send
The Department for Education have developed a programme called Delivering Better Value in SEND to assist local authorities to manage the current challenges which local systems are experiencing in delivering special educational needs and disability services (SEND).
Council for Disabled Children
The umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector, bringing together professionals, practitioners and policy-makers.
The Go-To
Welcome to the home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire. We're here to help you find the right help and support for you, to help you stay well, whatever is going on in your life.
SEND Code of Practice (0-25)
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0-25.
SENDIASS North Yorkshire
Special Education Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service. Confidential information and support for young adults with SEND and parents of children with SEND living in North Yorkshire.
VALE OF YORK CLINICAL COMMISSIONONG GROUP (ccg)
Vale of York CCG’s website. Find lots of health information, community service information and lots more. The link below will take you to their Disabilities and SEND pages.
PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD
This website contains information and resources relating to preparing for adulthood.
WHOLE SCHOOL SEND
The Whole School SEND website, hosted by nasen, provides you with free, easy access to high quality information, resources and CPD to support a whole school approach to inclusion.
NORTH YORKSHIRE EDUCATION SERVICE
Across our website you'll find comprehensive information about everything we offer, from annual contracts and training to resources and support.
FAMILY FUND
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, they provided 89,101 grants or services worth over £33 million to families across the UK.
CONTACT
The charity for families with disabled children, providing guidance and support to improve life for themselves and others.
HUMBER AND NORTH YORKS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)
The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is a collaboration of health, social care, community and charitable organisations. Find lots of health information, community service information and lots more.
IPSEA
Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (ISPEA) offers free and independent legally based information and support.
NATIONAL NETWORK OF PARENT CARER FORUMS
The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) is the independent national voice of parent carer forums.Our mission is to deliver better outcomes for families living with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
DISABILITY GRANTS
This website contains details of all charities and trusts which provide funding towards the high cost of disability equipment, holidays, housing, days out and more.
SEND Local Offer (NYC)
North Yorkshire Council’s dedicated hub for up-to-date regional SEND information, advice and offers.
NORTH YORKSHIRE EDUCATION SERVICE
Across our website you'll find comprehensive information about everything we offer, from annual contracts and training to resources and support.
CEREBRA
We offer a wide range of services and support helping the families of children with brain conditions.
Parent Carer Support
CARERS PLUS yorkshire
Our vision is ‘to ensure unpaid carers and those we support in the wider community feel listened to, supported and empowered’.
The Young Carers Service supports many sibling carers with their caring role helping to build confidence and resilience to enable them to realise their own potential.
yorkshire coast families
Yorkshire Coast Families is a small, independent parent led charity that supports families with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and impairments within the borough of Scarborough.
POSCH
We are a small charity supporting parents and families of children with additional and special needs who live in the Hambleton, Richmondshire and surrounding areas.
SENSES
We are a small charity supporting parents and families of children with additional and special needs who live in the Hambleton, Richmondshire and surrounding areas.
THE SIBLING GROUP
We are here to support young people who have a sibling with SEND. At the sibling support group, we offer support groups, personal stories and support resources - Harrogate Area
CARERS RESOURCE
Carers’ Resource offers information, advice and both individual and group support to parent carers in Harrogate, Selby and Craven.
Siblings of disabled children in Harrogate, Selby and Craven can access trips, activities, youth clubs and individual support from the Young Carers team.
RYEDALE SPECIAL FAMILIES (RSF)
RSF is a charity which supports families of children, young people and young adults with disabilities, additional needs and illness in Ryedale, North Yorkshire
THE PARENT POD
A safe and supportive friendly group of parents/carers in the same situation to work together to get better support for our children with additional needs - Scarborough Area
WHISH Whitby
We are a small friendly charity based in beautiful Whitby, North Yorkshire. We offer support and guidance to families affected by hidden impairments in Whitby and the surrounding areas.
CLOSER COMMUNITIES
Supporting families who have children with additional needs,disabilities or complex medical health needs - Scarborough Area.
Local Activity Providers
Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group
We are a user led membership charity offering swimming opportunities for people with a disability of any age, people aged 50 and over and also their family who live in Scarborough, Whitby, Filey or the surrounding district.
harrogate skills4living
Harrogate Skills 4 Living is a registered charity that provides care, support and accommodation to people in the Harrogate District with learning disabilities and autism.
creative briefs
We run art and design workshops for schools, organisations, or for individual young people looking for creative educational provision. We’re a positive and encouraging team; passionate about helping creative and diverse minded young people to reach their full potential. With our support, children develop valuable creative skills, build confidence, self belief, and resilience.
wave project north yorkshire
A growing surf club made up of some of the awesome young people who have completed one of our surf therapy courses. Our South Bay base will also be the home of our new adaptive surfing hub, the first of it’s kind in the region - Scarborough
Krash Labs
Alternative Provision, Bespoke Training & Employment Support. We specialise in working with neurodiverse technically gifted young people.