SEND advice and support for parents
This is an introduction to what support, advice and services are out there to help you and your family on your SEND journey.
This is an introduction to what support, advice and services are out there to help you and your family on your SEND journey. You don’t need a diagnosis to access some of these services.
- money matters
- parents and carer support groups
- training for parents
- useful websites
- Worcestershire Association of Carers (WAC)
Early Years SEND Pathway
What to do if you have concerns about your child?
Some children may display symptoms or behaviours which may give you cause for concern. Examples of this could include speech and language delays, social and emotional issues, developmental delays and behavioural issues.
This can be a worrying time, however, if you have concerns about your child there are lots of professionals you could talk to, many of whom you may already be in contact with. These professionals are trained to support you and can then refer you on to a more suitable and appropriate service. Below is a list of services and professionals that can make a referral to an appropriate service.
Who can I contact?
Further support
You may want to talk things through with someone who can offer impartial information and advice about the different services. SENDIASS is a free service for families with a child or young person with SEND. This service is free, accessible, confidential, impartial and provided at arm’s length from the Local Authority.
All Local Authority areas have their own versions of the Local Offer website. Here are the links to the neighbouring Local Authorities Local Offer websites.