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.
Online news, jokes, stories and book reviews incorporating symbols. Aimed at enabling children with learning disabilities to become informed about ongoing current affairs.
This site has the contact details for Enquire, the Scottish support service for additional support for learning (SEN). This helpline is there for parents, carers or educational practictioners. Part of the website is for young people with special needs.
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.
Whether you are a parent of a child with Special Educational Needs or a SENCO in school, there could be something useful here for you. There are relevant links, a glossary of SEN terms and details of resources.
Concerned parents may find this online explanation of hyperactivity helpful. The site considers possible causes and dietary implications.