Signposting
When we are not able to help you we will do our best to put you in touch with other groups or organisations that can help.
Contact details for local and national organisations providing SEND information and advice can be found in the Northumberland SEND Local Offer.
Northumberland SEND Local Offer
Northumberland SEND Local Offer
Northumberland SEND Local Offer 0 - 25 years
This sets out the provision available across education, health and social care for children and young people in Northumberland who have SEN (special educational needs) or who are disabled, including those who do not have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Northumberland Parent Carer Forum
The Northumberland Parent Carer Forum is the Department for Education's recognised parent forum in Northumberland and is working with Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to ensure that the views of families are heard and embedded in planning and decision making.
Find out more about the Northumberland Parent Carer Forum.
Contact
A charity which provides support for families of disabled children from birth to 25, including a free helpline. The child can have any kind of disability or additional need and does not need to have a diagnosis.
Free Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Email: helpline@contact.org.uk
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)
Offers free and independent legally based SEND information, advice, support and training on the SEND legal framework. Their website has a wide range of legal advice and resources.
SOS SEN!
Provides independent information and advice on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Details of the helpline can be found on the website.
Child Law Advice
Provides specialist advice and information on child, family and education law for parents, carers and young people in England. This includes free legal information on topics such as: exclusions, bullying, special educational needs, admissions and attendance at school.
Family or child law: 0300 330 5480
Education law: 0300 330 5485
Email contact through the website