IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice) :: Free impartial SEN advice.
SENTAS:: Free, Impartial SEN Transport Advisors.
Disabled Children: A Legal Handbook:: Free to download from Council for Disabled Children. Written by a SEN Solicitor.
David Wolfe’s Noddy Guide to Case Law
Legal Legislation
SEND Code of Practice (SENCoP)
Children and Families Act 2014 (CAFA)
Chronic, Sick and Disabled Persons Act
Medical Needs in School Statutory Guidance
The Autism Act 2009 (relates to Adults)
Pupil Registration Regulations
Useful Links/Websites
BIBIC:: BIBIC offers private sensory and specific difficulties assessments. Based near Taunton, Somerset. They do not diagnose.
Auditory Processing Disorder UK (APD):: APD is not a hearing problem, it’s difficulties in processing spoken/ verbal information.
Understood.org:: Lots of information on Sensory Processing Disorder and Executive Functions.
Sensory Spectacle:: Sensory Processing training and support. Available nationally.
Cerebra:: Offering sleep advice, sensory library hire, and local training events.
SENSE Charity. :: Supporting those with visual/ hearing Needs.
National Parent Support Services
National Deaf Children’s Society
Cerebra Public Services Toolkit:: Jargon-free information on how to access and succeed with Public Services: Local Authorities, NHS, Children’s Services, etc
Cerebra Parent Guides:: Lots! Including Anxiety, Social Care, Transport, Parental Rights, and Carers’ Rights.
HOPE (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively) :: Run various courses across the country. I highly recommend it. Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay, and North Devon all do the Parent Carers Of ASD/ADHD children ones.
Autistic Girls- Flying Under the Radar. :: A very Informative piece by NASEN.
CAFCASS:: Children and Families Court Advisory Support Services
DLA Resources
NAS (National Autistic Society) DLA Guide