SEND Directory

Independent Parental Special Education Advice (ISPEA) is the leading national charity in the field of SEND law in England.

They provide:

• Free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. 
• Training on the SEND legal framework.
• Help children and young people with SEND get the education they are entitled to by law.

The Children's Occupational Therapy Service in Haringey is an NHS-run service that helps children develop independence and participate as much as possible in daily activities like school, play, and self-care, such as dressing, using the toilet, and eating.

The service offers assessments, advice, and interventions for children aged 0-19 with neuro-developmental difficulties or complex special needs. They provide care at the Tynemouth Road Health Centre, in homes and schools, and through online sessions and phone consultations.

Mencap is a UK charity for people with learning disabilities. It supports people with learning disabilities, their families, carers, and professionals with help, advice, education, campaigns, activism, and more.

Scope is a charity in England and Wales dedicated to disability equality. They offer practical information, emotional support, family and employment services, and a wide range of advice and support, including information on benefits, legal matters, and disability equipment.

For more information or to access their advice and support, visit the Scope website.

Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind or who have complex disabilities to communicate.

They provide tailored support, advice, and information as well as specialist services to all deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them.

In addition, they support people who have single sensory impairment with additional needs.

The Sleep Charity advocates for improved sleep support and access to free, high-quality information. 

Speech and Language UK is a charity that gives children and young people the skills they need so they aren’t left behind, waiting to be understood. 

Their free resources and services can help you understand what to look out for, your child’s speech, language, and communication milestones, how to get support, and even some simple ways you can help your child at home.

They create tools for schools and nurseries and advise and guide families.

Families

Afasic is a parent-led membership organisation that supports and provides information for families with children and young adults with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), focusing on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

Some of their services include:

The Stroke Association supports individuals in rebuilding their lives after a stroke. They offer specialist support, fund research, and advocate for ensuring the best care and support for stroke survivors.

Childhood Stroke:

For those affected by childhood stroke, the Childhood Stroke Support team answers questions and connects individuals with practical information and guidance.

• Visit the Childhood Stroke website for more details