National Support Organisations
In this section you can find information about different organisations that provide support for a range of needs.
Learn moreInformation and Advice for Children and Young People with SEND and their parents and carers
Information and Advice for children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers.
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Information and Advice for children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers
Hidden Disabilities Charity
In the UK, 1 in 5 people have a disability and 80% of these are hidden. Sutton Council is supporting the Hidden Disabilities Charity and has adopted its sunflower to support and raise awareness. The charity aims to help make the invisible, visible. Read more about the Hidden Disabilities Charity [External Link].
The London Borough of Sutton have invested in a multi-user licence for 4 courses by the Solihull Approach (a national NHS organisation). These course are relevant for parents of all children, including those with special needs. Learn more about the online courses [External Link].
National Autistic Society Card and Autism Alert scheme
There are schemes in place to help you if you or a family member is autistic. They provide discreet ways to let people know that you might need more support. These include:
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National Autistic Society Cared. A good way for you to let people know that you are autistic. It can help to show that you might need some extra time or help in certain situations. Download the Autistic Society Card [External Link].
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The MET police 'autism alert' scheme. A credit card sized card and a more detailed A5 size passport which gives more details. Once an officer is handed the card, it helps identify the person is autistic and has additional needs. If you would like one for you or your family, email autism@met.police.uk to ask for one and it will be sent to you. The police do not hold any personal data.
The Armed Forces Families Hub offers useful signposting to all Regular and Reserve personnel and families
From the moment of joining the Forces through to leaving. Discover information, support and guidance to help you manage various aspects of Service life as a family. Learn more about the Armed Forces Family Hub here [External Link]
Below you will find some National Organisations that offer advice and support. You can also visit our service directory pages for a full list of local and national services.
Find out about local Advocacy Services
Advocacy for All provide a range of services to help make sure you voice is heard. Click the button below to look through the types of services they offer.
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Find out about IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)
IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Visit the IPSEA service directory page
Find out about Sutton Information, Advice and Support Service (SIASS)
Free, Impartial, Confidential support for 0-25 year olds with SEND in Sutton.
Visit the SIASS service directory page
Find out about Together for Sutton
Together For Sutton provides professional, confidential information, advice, support and advocacy to residents in the London Borough of Sutton.
Visit the Together for Sutton service directory page
Find out about Sutton Carers Centre
Sutton Carers Centre offers specialist advice and support to unpaid carers, including parents/carers of children, young people and adults with disabilities or extra needs.
Visit the Sutton Carers Centre service directory page
Find out about Get on Down's Sutton
We are a parent led Down's syndrome support group.
Visit the Get on Down's service directory page
Find out about the National Autistic Society Sutton
The Sutton branch of the National Autistic Society (NAS) run entirely by unpaid volunteers, many of whom have are parents / carers of autistic children.
Visit the NAS Sutton service directory page
Find out about Playwise
PlayWise offers a range of services for everyone that is supporting a child with an additional need or disability.
Visit the Playwise service directory page
Information and Advice Services
A range of services offering information and advice.
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Sutton's SEND Local Offer
- What is the SEND Local Offer and who is it for?
- The SEND System in Sutton and Key Roles and Responsibilities in Education Settings
- SEND News and Updates
- The Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan
- Educational settings for Children and Young People with SEND (0 to 25 years)
- Information and Advice for Children and Young People with SEND and their parents and carers
- Preparing for Adulthood for Young People with SEND
- Managing Money for Young People with SEND
- Supporting SEND Health and Wellbeing
- Getting around for Young People with SEND
- Down's Syndrome Guidance
- SENCO Support: Guidance and Key Information
- Children and Young People with SEND who need additional support
- Sutton’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Alternative Provision Strategy 2024-2027
- Cognus Education Services
- Getting Involved with the SEND Local Offer
- Contact Us
- Documents and Policies