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Learn about the reasons your child might be having difficulty eating and find out what you can do to address common issues.

We've put together the information on this page to help you protect your child from the virus, better understand the symptoms, and know what to do if your baby or...

What is hemiplegia? Childhood hemiplegia (sometimes called hemiparesis) is a condition caused by damage to the parts of the brain or spinal cord (the central nervous system) that control movements...

Take a look at some examples of success stories that Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) have shared with us highlighting some of their achievements and impact. 

On this page we explain how to start toilet training and what you can do to deal with common issues.

Exclusion is the formal sending home of a pupil from school for disciplinary reasons. An exclusion can be permanent or fixed-term (temporary, and sometimes referred to in government guidance as...

CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health services, which support children and young people with their emotional or behavioural wellbeing.

Universal Credit is a new benefit for people of working age. It is paid both to people who are out of work and to those in employment.

Most children make their own way to school, accompanied by their parents or independently if they are older. For some disabled children this may not be possible, either because their...

Hospital and community services are often referred to as ‘secondary care’ as you are usually referred to the service having first been seen by another professional such as a GP,...

Babies and children usually learn important skills as they develop. In fact, during the first five years of their lives, most children develop more skills than at any other time.

The law says that local authorities have a duty to identify children with additional learning needs (ALN) in their care. They must ensure that children with ALN are getting the...

Children are still ‘learning’ how to see as their eyes and brains are still developing. Picking up any problems as early as possible is really important. On this page we...

Childcare is expensive, but there may be help available to meet the costs, including free childcare schemes and entitlements through the benefits system.

Find out about support in education for children with additional support needs in Scotland.

Child Trust Fund flowchart To find out the next steps you need to take in order for your child to claim their Child Trust Fund, please use our flow chart...

What you need to know about the government's schools white paper and planned reforms to special educational needs (SEN) in England.

Some children with a disability or health condition will have lengthy or repeated periods off school.