Are you the parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND or additional needs?
You are in the right place. No diagnosis needed, free to join, and independent of the council.
Get help with…
School and college
EHCPs, assessments, transport, exclusions and school avoidance.
Your child's needs
Waiting for an assessment, neurodiversity, life after a diagnosis.
Health and mental health
CAMHS, hospital passports, annual health checks, therapies.
Social care and respite
Direct payments, short breaks, carer's assessments.
Money, benefits and legal
DLA and PIP, grants, tribunals, advocacy.
Everyday life
Activities, holidays, equipment, Changing Places.
Preparing for adulthood
From Year 9: employment, independence, moving to adult health.
SEND in Rivercrest
The Local Offer, who decides what, and the local SEND strategy.
Coming up
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Wed 16 Sep, 10:00am
Coffee morning
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with other parents and carers. No agenda, no need to book.
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Fri 25 Sep, 10:00am
Talking to your child’s teacher
A practical workshop on getting the most out of meetings with your child’s teacher and SENCO.
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Fri 2 Oct, 1:30pm
Afternoon tea
A quieter, sit-down session for general support \xE2\x80\x94 tea, cake, and company.
Power in numbers
The more families we speak for, the harder it is for services to look away. Joining is free and takes a minute.