SEN Resources

Short break carers look after disabled children on short stays away from their families. It also gives their parents or carers time to recharge their batteries. Our short break support includes: overnight care for children in approved carers’ homes holiday leisure and activity programmes after-school and Saturday clubs outreach workers

 Short break care (formerly respite care)

Helping children aged from 6 months to 25yrs with conditions affecting their development, social, communication and learning abilities. Dedicated to supporting children and young people reach their potential for a happier and more fulfilled life.

 Neurological disorders

Providing support to young people with sight loss, and to their families and professionals working with them.

 Visual Impairment

Helping blind and partially sighted people to get active and play sport. Encouraging adults and children to participate in activities at all levels, from grassroots to the Paralympic Games.

 Sport

BDA is a national charity campaigning on behalf of deaf sign language users in the UK.

 Hearing Impairments, Sign Language

The voice of dyslexic people, influencing government and other institutions. Promoting a dyslexia friendly society and enabling dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.

 Dyslexia, Neurological disorders

Supporting people with complex needs and to champion rights, ensure excellent support and continually improve practice.

 Learning Disabilities

Support and advice on bullying.

 Bullying

A forum sharing expertise, advice, training and networking opportunities.

 Forums and discussion groups

A support network and a movement for change.

 Carer Support

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