Have you a question on the education system in England and Wales? ACE may be able to help. The site is for parents, governors and teachers. They offer free telephone advice on subjects such as bullying, exclusion and special educational needs.
Follow the sequence of instructions for making a beef and salad sandwich. Listen carefully to each question and click on the pictures to choose the things you need.
Follow the sequence of instructions for making a baked potato with baked beans and cheese. Listen carefully to each question and click on the pictures to choose the things you need.
DynaMo's web site is packed full of fun learning games for 5 to 9 year olds together with ideas and support for parents too on issues like helping with schoolwork, bullying, school-parent relationships, smacking and special needs.
This resource which was produced by the Down's Syndrome Association allows you to easily produce timetables with pictorial clues in a choice of formats. This aids memory and sequencing. You can substitute your own pictures.
If you are unhappy with a decision taken by your local authority in England or Wales about your special needs child, you can appeal to the Special Needs Tribunal. Find out about the process here.
Created by a parent, this website gives advice to other parents about home education for children with dyslexia. There is information to help you identify factors which indicate dyslexia.
A site which looks at issues such as challenging behaviour, school refusers and anger management. It explains reasons for such problems and provides advice for parents and teachers of children needing help.
Excellent information and advice about this condition.
A useful reference to answer the question "What is dyslexia?" and online information for parents, including contacts to local dyslexia associations in the UK.