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I am fully insured Complimentary Therapist who is SEN qualified and specialises in providing accessible opportunities for those with Special Education Needs and/or physical difficulties either on a one-to-one basis…

I provide Makaton training in-house or online for families and settings. Please take a look at my website: www.alimakatontutor.com I also have a box office where you can browse public…

Offering up monthly safe neuro affirming online peer support spaces for LGBTQ+ and questioning young people and their families. Young person’s group for 8 to 13 year olds with Harriet…

Half-termly group for SENCos to share information, ask questions, and attend training related to the new Autism and ADHD Pathway. What is it? These termly sessions are for SENCO’s to…

Family Intervention Workers will meet with you and your child to complete an early support record and plan to better understand your child’s and your family’s needs. Following this, they…

Social workers support children whose disability means they have multiple and complex needs that significantly impacts on their daily life. The social worker will meet with you and your child…

Registered nurses with a special focus on bladder and bowel issues in children and young people.  See Paediatric Continence for details of pathway to access. The service offers support, advice…

We are a specialist NHS team consisting of advanced nurse practitioner, nurse practitioners and a consultant psychiatrist. If you are 18 years or over, we can help diagnose ADHD, offer…

Somerset Parent Carer Forum holds a library of nearly 100 resource books, videos and games that we loan to parent carers, their families and practitioners free of charge. The forum…

Somerset Parent Carer Forum (SPCF) have worked with local businesses to create a list of places that you can access with your child or young person. All these companies have…

Worrying about money?  Maybe we can help… Learn more ways to make your money go further. Navigate the money maze. Things we cover: making decisions about money Budgeting and managing…

Outreach support is provided by Somerset special schools to their local mainstream schools.  It aims to build capacity and support further development to meet the needs for learners who have…

Termly group for SENCOs to share information, ask questions, and attend training. What is it? Somerset SEND Network receive 3 newsletters per year, with service updates.  2023/24 newsletters are due…

We support children and their families, students and adults who are experiencing difficulty with reading and writing. We work to raise public awareness and understanding of dyslexia.  Somerset Dyslexia Association (SDA)…

Supports children and young people with a learning disability and/or autism who are on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR). Dynamic support registers identify children, young people and adults (with their…

Supports local young people 4-17 years living or being educated in the Cheddar Valley area experiencing low mental health and emotional resilience and often in crisis e.g. depression, anxiety, attempted…

We are a friendly, welcoming support group for families of children with additional needs.  We offer a monthly group session where we can provide support, advice and signpost to other…

We aim to make family daily life better in Chard and the surrounding area for families with additional needs and disabilities.  Promoting awareness and inclusiveness to all.  Keeping mental health…

I am a qualified and licensed Makaton Tutor based in North Somerset, covering Somerset too. I offer all the formal Makaton workshops, and Taster Sessions. I can be booked privately…

Shine provides specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you: Have spina bifida or hydrocephalus Are pregnant and have had a…