Children and Young People SEND

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Children and Young People SEND Teams.

 

Apps for people with complex communication support needs - Ipad and Android

Use of technology and mobile apps can be really useful for people with additional communication needs.  This 'wheel' of Apps provides a categorised guide to iPad apps for people with complex communication support needs.

Alternative links for Android users - Android

 

Apps for people with Dyslexia - Ipad and Android

Use of technology and mobile apps can be really useful for people with additional communication or learning needs.  This 'wheel' of Apps provides a categorised guide to iPad apps for people with dyslexia, or who have difficulty with reading and writing.

Alternative links for Android users - Android

 

Autism (NHS)

This guide can help if you or someone you care about is autistic or might be autistic.

 

Bereavement and Loss for Children & Young people

Winstons Wish is a charity who support children and young people after the loss of a parent or sibling.

 

Down's syndrome (NHS)

Down's syndrome is when you're born with an extra chromosome. You usually get an extra chromosome by chance, because of a change in the sperm or egg before you're born. This change does not happen because of anything anyone did before or during pregnancy.

 

Dyspraxia Foundation

The Dyspraxia Foundation offers information and support for you and your child, with resources for parents and professionals such as teachers and health workers.

 

Facebook - Down's Syndrome Support Group (Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)

This tool kit is for children who have a brother or sister diagnosed with autism, and their families.

 

Information on Future's Ask Us Service

Ask Us provide parents, carers, children and young people with free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support on children and young people's special educational needs and disability matters. They support families across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

 

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Offer

A comprehensive guide to services and support for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Nottingham City.

 

Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group (NDSSG)

NDSSG is a parent-led organisation that provides a range of support services to parents, carers and siblings. Through these, we aim to enrich the lives of children and adults with Down's Syndrome from the county of Nottinghamshire, and their families.

 

Nottinghamshire Education Health and Care Assessments

An EHC needs assessment is a detailed look at the special educational needs (SEN) of a child or young person and the support he or she may need in order to learn. The assessment is to see if your child needs an Education, Health and Care plan.

 

Nottinghamshire Funding for SEN Support

This information is about funding for special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream schools.  This includes academies and free schools.  

 

Nottinghamshire Personal Budgets for SEN

This information is about personal budgets for children and young people with special educational needs who live in Nottinghamshire.

 

Nottinghamshire SEN Decisions

This information is about what you can do if your child has special educational needs (SEN) or a disability and you are unhappy about the help they are getting in school.  Written for families who live in the county outside the city.

 

Support for families with disabled children (Contact)

Contact is the charity for families with disabled children. Contact support families, bring families together and help families take action for others.