Home education Advice on rights and responsibilities around "elective home education" (EHE) as well as information about EOTAS (education other than at school).
Diagnosis Telling parents that their child has hemiplegia is a critical event. The majority of parents often recount details about how they were told: who told them, when, where, and what...
EHC needs assessments Education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments are a necessary step in determining whether a child or young person requires an EHC plan and what help to include within it.
Dental care Identifying dental problems and treating them early enables children to continue to lead fulfilling lives.
Access to childcare Why we’re campaigning While many parents with disabled children juggle jobs with complex care arrangements against the odds, too often they are forced to cut hours or give up careers...
The flu vaccine Questions and answers about getting a flu vaccination to address concerns parents have raised with us.
For early years practitioners This page has information for practitioners developing inclusive approaches for children with SEND in mainstream settings and universal services, including family hubs.
Support when your child does not have a diagnosis Many children have to wait a long time for a diagnosis, and some children never get one. Your child and your family are entitled to support whether they have a...
Shoes & shoe lacing Different sized shoes The most common problem is that the child needs two differently sized shoes. Sometimes the affected foot is smaller, or the child may wear a splint, which...
Mental health, autistic and learning disabled children If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, it’s helpful to know what extra support is available and how to get it. This might be to help keep them...
The Disabled Children’s Partnership The Disabled Children’s Partnership Together with more than 100 charities and thousands of parents, we are campaigning to make disabled children a priority with Government. We want improvements to social...
Appointment tips There are simple things you can do to make it easier for your child to see their GP. This page has some top tips that other parents have found useful...
Getting a diagnosis This advice applies across the UK. Once you realise your child may have a learning difficulty or health problem, getting a diagnosis might be the next step. Background to diagnosis...
Child Trust Fund campaign 80,000 disabled young people in England & Wales risk losing £210 million, as a difficult and costly process means many are unable to access the savings held in their Child...
Rare conditions This advice applies across the UK. If your child has been diagnosed with a rare condition, it can sometimes be a bit harder to get the information you need. But...
Missing the disability element of Child Tax Credit Frequently asked questions and answers for families who’ve missed out on the disability element of their Child Tax Credit award. What is the disability element of Child Tax Credit? The...
Financial help from Scottish local authorities and others Families in Scotland may also be able to access some financial support from their local council.
Speech, learning and movement Is your child slow to understand simple words, do they use few words, or have difficulty making certain sounds compared with other children of their age? Speech and communication Is...