Reach

A Scottish advice service for children and young people. Need extra help at school? Enquire offers lots of ways to find out about support for learning, get advice and hear from other young people about the issues in their lives.

Young Epilepsy

Here is a range of teaching resources that schools can use to raise awareness of epilepsy and the impact that the condition can have on the lives of children and young people.

Enquire

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.

Northern Ireland Curriculum - CCEA

National Curriculum and assessment arrangements pertaining to Northern Ireland. An excellent, clear user friendly site!

Cerebral Palsy Guidance

This site covers facts about cerebral palsy from all angles–from symptoms, causes, and treatment, to daily living information, such as communication and transitioning to adulthood articles.

Dyslexics.org.uk

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.

Additional Needs Net

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.

Epilepsy Action

Excellent information and advice about this condition.

Hyperactive Children's Support Group

Concerned parents may find this online explanation of hyperactivity helpful. The site considers possible causes and dietary implications.

National Association of Gifted Children

Information for parents and teachers which can help to identify those characteristics which indicate that a child is gifted. There is also a counselling service to support parents.