SEND Directory

Chance UK is a London-based charity with over 25 years of experience working with children who have faced trauma. It provides evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's needs through one-to-one mentoring, group sessions, and school workshops. It also offers specialist support to families, helping them build knowledge, skills, and resilience. When needed, it collaborates with schools and other support services.

Mentoring Programmes for Children Aged 5 to 13:

Chickenshed is a pioneering and inclusive company that makes beautiful and inspirational theatre. They bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to produce outstanding theatre that entertains, inspires, challenges and informs both audiences and participants alike

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

Haringey Shed is an inclusive theatre and performing arts company for children and young people. They provide a range of term-time after-school activities and holiday programmes, as well as outreach work in the community, working in local schools, nurseries, and community centres.

They believe every young person should have access to a safe, respectful and creative environment regardless of their ability and background.

Haringey Works, Haringey Learns, help with the costs of starting work, and help if you have a disability or health condition.

Shout provides free, confidential support 24/7 via text.

Shout is the UK's first free 24/7 texting service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.

Their website also offers a range of online resources and support, including:

• Autism and mental health
• Deafness and mental health
• Bullying and mental health
• Exam results and mental health
• LGBTQ+ and mental health

We provide careers information, advice and guidance. We can help you make decisions at all stages in your career.

Free courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Including general skills that apply to all sectors and more specialised skills.

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.