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There are many sources of help for parents of disabled children worried about their child's education. Depending on what service you require, follow the links to the organisations.
| ¤ I just want some general support and advice on raising my child. | Contact a family |
| Network 81 | |
| DIAL UK | |
| DirectGov | |
| ¤ Who can put me in touch with local disability organisations? | DirectGov |
| ¤ I want advice on my child's education. | Advisory Centre for Education |
| Parents Centre | |
| Parents for Inclusion | |
| Pre-School Learning Alliance | |
| ¤ I need free legal advice. | IPSEA |
| Children’s Legal Centre | |
| ¤ I need to write a complaint letter to the school/LEA. Are there any example letters I could base it on? |
IPSEA |
| ¤ I think my child has been discriminated against, who can help me? | IPSEA |
| Disability Law Service | |
| EHRC | |
| SENDIST | |
| National Parent Partnership Network | |
| ¤ I can't resolve my dispute with the school / LEA, before taking them to tribunal who can intervene? |
EHRC Conciliation Service |
| ¤ I'm going to tribunal, who will represent me? | IPSEA |
| Children’s Legal Centre | |
| ¤ The LEA has made a decision which I disagree with, who will help? | National Parent Partnership Network |
| ¤ My child has been excluded, who can help me? | National Parent Partnership Network |
| IPSEA | |
| Children’s Legal Centre | |
| Barnardos | |
| ¤ I'm trying to get my child admitted to a school, who can help me? | National Parent Partnership Network |
| IPSEA | |
| Children’s Legal Centre | |
| ¤ I need respite, or I would like my child to have a short break, who can provide this? |
Barnardos |
| ¤ I'm overwhelmed with things to do, and need help around the house (cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc) or with my disabled child (dressing, feeding, bathing, etc) in the Manchester area. |
First 4 Disabilities |
| ¤ Are there any educational qualifications for my child with learning difficulties? |
Mencap |
| ¤ Are there any message boards or forums I can go on to talk with other parents of disabled children about education? |
Network 81 |
| ¤ My disabled child needs help with their social or life skills, such as how to act in social situations, using the telephone, managing money, etc. in the Manchester area. |
First 4 Disabilities |