Additional support for SEND parents/carers
Additional support for SEND parents/carers
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Cambridgeshire’s SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers impartial and confidential information, advice and support to parents and carers who have a child or young person with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) or have concerns that their child has SEND.
Website: Cambridgeshire Online | SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Pinpoint
This organisation helps Cambridgeshire parents who have children with additional needs and disabilities. Pinpoint Cambridgeshire is run for parents – by parents.
No formal diagnosis is required to access support from Pinpoint. A child may be on a waiting list, accessing services, had a referral turned down, or just be struggling.
Website: https://www.pinpoint-cambs.org.uk/
Spectrum
Spectrum is a multi-award winning, parent-led children’s charity.
They provide events, sessions, and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities. As an organisation, they are family-focused, passionate about increasing inclusion and reducing isolation whilst supporting SEND. Membership is free.
The team is made up of parents of children with Autism, additional needs and disabilities, or work with SEND every day. They understand the journey, hurdles and frustrations many families face. As a registered Spectrum member, you can also access their dedicated child and family support as well as gain assistance with EHCP and DLA applications. Furthermore, they are a leading UK distributor of the Max Card which helps make days out more financially accessible for the families of children with additional needs.
Website: https://spectrum.org.uk
Aspire
Aspire delivers youth clubs and support, in and around Cambridge, for autistic children and young people. Their clubs reduce social isolation and improve the lives and mental well-being of those who attend. They currently support around 140 children and young people and this number is growing.
Website: https://www.romseymill.org/aspire
SCIP
SCIP (Special needs Community Information Point) is an information and advice service for families with children/young people from birth to 25-year-olds with a disability or additional needs. By joining SCIP you get:
- SCIP Card
- Activities Passport
- Email updates on local events and activities
- Request information specific to your child