Support for Parents and Carers
We appreciate that having a child or young person with additional needs can be challenging and we know that our families are all at different stages of their journey.
With this in mind, you may find the links below useful:
Suffolk Family Carers have information and events for parents, carers and siblings.
Suffolk Local Offer has wide ranging information and advice for young people and families in Suffolk.
Sendiass has a wealth of information for families including about EHCPs, health and social care and preparing for adulthood. Sendiass sometimes come to our coffee mornings and we will all advertise these in advance.
Leaps runs extra curricular activities including holiday clubs for pupils with additional needs.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website has information on sunflower lanyards and other products as well as loads of hints and tips.
NDD Parent Workshops are delivered by the Psychology in Schools teams. These are virtual sessions that run throughout the year.
Activities Unlimited can offer short breaks for children and young people with SEND in Suffolk.
Family Fund and Caudwell Children offers grants for sensory items for families on a low income.
The Suffolk County Council preparing for adulthood guide can be found here.
If you have a link or tip which could help other parents and carers, please use the form at the bottom of the page to share it with us for the website.
