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Contact and further help
There is lots of support available to children, young people and families through school, local services and the wider SEND community.
Use this directory to find safeguarding help, SEND advice, family support, activities, online safety resources, Assistive Technology and organisations supporting families.
Start With Your Child's School
Your child's school can often be the best first place to ask for help.
You can speak to us about safeguarding, wellbeing, attendance, EHCPs, communication, therapy, learning, online safety or anything else affecting your child.
SEND Help in Brent
These are good starting points for finding SEND services, advice, support and activities in Brent.
Brent SEND Local Offer
Information about education, health, social care, SEND support, activities and preparing for adulthood.
Brent SEND Services and Activities
Use the Local Offer to find activities, clubs, services and support for children and young people with SEND.
Meet Other SEND Parents and Carers
Brent Parent Carers
A parent-led organisation supporting families of children and young people with SEND in Brent.
Activities, Clubs and Short Breaks
Short breaks give children and young people with SEND opportunities to take part in activities, have fun and spend time with other young people.
Brent provides universal, targeted and specialist short-break opportunities.
Local SEND Community and Activities
Brent Mencap
A local organisation supporting people with learning disabilities and their families in Brent.
Preparing for Adulthood
Information for young people in Brent about activities, opportunities and preparing for adult life.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
NSPCC
Advice and support for adults who are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child.
Childline
Free support for children and young people about anything that is worrying them.
0800 1111
Online Safety and Digital Wellbeing
LGfL ParentSafe
Parent-friendly guidance about online safety, devices, apps and wider safeguarding.
SEND, EHCP and Independent Advice
SENDIASS
Independent SEND information, advice and support for children, young people and parents.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
NHS
Information for parents supporting a child or young person's mental health.
YoungMinds
Information and guidance for parents and carers concerned about a child's mental health.
Assistive Technology and Accessible Learning
Technology can support communication, learning, play, access and greater independence.
Inclusive Technology
Specialist technology and resources for learners with SEND, including switches, eye gaze, accessible software, sensory technology and communication equipment.
HelpKidzLearn
Accessible online learning activities designed for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.
Accessible Play and Gaming
OneSwitch
Switch access and accessible gaming information, ideas and specialist resources.
SpecialEffect
A UK charity helping people with physical disabilities access and enjoy video games.
GameAccess
Accessible gaming information covering equipment, software and alternative ways to access games.
Everyone Can
A UK charity using technology to help disabled people access gaming and digital activities.
Communication, AAC and Assistive Technology
Useful organisations providing information, resources and technology to support communication, access and independence.
Communication Matters
UK information and resources about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Ace Centre Information and resources about AAC, Assistive Technology and accessible communication.
Specialist Assistive Technology Services
Some children and young people with more complex communication or access needs may benefit from specialist AAC or Assistive Technology services.
Speak to the professionals supporting your child if you think specialist assessment may be appropriate.