SEND guidance documents
- GOV.UK: government overview of provision for children and young people with SEND
- GOV.UK: guide to the SEND Code of Practice for parents
- GOV.UK: SEND support: an easy-read guide for children and young people
- Disability Rights UK – Guide to the Care Act
Advice and support services
- Carers UK is a national charity that offers information about your rights as a carer.
- Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) – support for children whose families are in the military services.
- Contact is a national charity that provides a wide range of information, advice and support to families of children with disabilities.
- The Council for Disabled Children is made up of over 300 voluntary and community organisations, across education, health, and social care. They champion the rights of children, young people and their families, and challenge barriers to inclusion.
- Sibs is a national charity that offers support to the siblings of children and young people with disabilities.
- Scope offers emotional support service for parents of disabled children.
National Disability Cards
Families can purchase a National Disability ID card for an annual fee. The card replaces the need to carry paper documentation to prove disability – this may be especially useful for children and young people with ‘hidden’ disabilities. Carer’s cards are also available as additional options.
Cards may also allow users to access discounts for selected retailers and attractions.
The National Disability Card also allows users to apply for a RADAR key.