SEND Family Support Links

Families seeking support, advice and guidance about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) may find the following websites helpful. These organisations provide information on SEND services, Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), parental support, disability advice, and local activities for children and young people.

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Local Central Bedfordshire SEND Support

1. Central Bedfordshire SEND Local Offer

The main SEND information hub for families, covering education, health, social care, support groups, activities, EHCP information, and services for children and young people aged 0-25.

Website: Central Bedfordshire SEND Local Offer

2. Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS

Provides free, confidential, impartial information, advice, and support for parents, carers, children, and young people with SEND. Offers guidance on EHCPs, SEN support, tribunals, mediation, and rights. [

Website: Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS

3. SNAP Parent Carer Forum

A parent-led forum representing families of children and young people with SEND in Central Bedfordshire. Offers peer support and helps shape local services.

Website:https://snappcf.org.uk/https://snappcf.org.uk/

4. Bedfordshire Parent Carer Support Resources

The Local Offer includes links to support groups, mentoring opportunities, autism support, and services specifically for parents and carers.

Website: Independent Advice and Support Directory

National SEND Advice & Guidance

5. IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)

Leading national charity offering free legal advice for families on SEND law, EHCPs, appeals, and educational rights.

Website:https://www.ipsea.org.ukhttps://www.ipsea.org.uk

6. Contact

National charity supporting families with disabled children. Provides advice, information, workshops, and a parent helpline.

Website:https://contact.org.ukhttps://contact.org.uk

7. National Autistic Society

Information, guidance, and support for autistic children, young people, and their families.

Website:https://www.autism.org.ukhttps://www.autism.org.uk

8. SENDIAS Network

Directory of SEND Information, Advice and Support Services across England.

Website:https://www.sendiass.org.ukhttps://www.sendiass.org.uk

9. Cerebra

Support and advice for families of children with neurological conditions and disabilities.

Website:https://www.cerebra.org.ukhttps://www.cerebra.org.uk

10. Council for Disabled Children

Information on SEND law, policy, and resources for families and professionals.

Website:https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.ukhttps://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk