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Problems

Education

Agencies which provide information and support

  • Advisory Centre for Education: 0808 800 5793
    www.ace-ed.org.uk
    Helpline offering advice on special educational needs, exclusion from school, admissions, bullying.
    24 hour exclusion information line 020 7704 9822
    Exclusion Helpline 0808 800 0327
    Information on taking medicine in school, school trips, health and safety, appeals, judicial reviews, home school transport, disputes.

  • Coram Children’s Legal Centre Advice Line: 0808 802 0008
    www.childrenslegalcentre.com
    Advice and information on all aspects of law and policy affecting children and young people.

  • Education Otherwise Association Ltd: 0845 478 6345
    www.education-otherwise.net
    Telephone information and support for families who wish to educate their children outside school. Membership organisation with support groups.

  • IPSEA - Independent Panel for Special Education Advice: 0800 018 4016
    www.ipsea.org.uk
    Advice and support for parents of children with special educational needs. Advice on LEA's legal duties, support and possible representation for parents appealing to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal. Also when required, second professional opinions on a child's needs and the provision required to meet those needs.

  • Learn Direct National Learning Advice Line: 0800 101 901 (Learn Direct Scotland 0808 100 9000)
    www.learndirect.co.uk
    Details of wide range of courses (local, distant, online).

  • National Association for Gifted Children: 0845 450 0295
    www.nagcbritain.org.uk
    Helpline offering advice and support to parents, teachers and other professionals involved in the education and welfare of gifted and talented children.

  • Network 81: 0845 077 4055
    www.network81.org
    Network of parents of children with special educational needs offering a helpline and other advice and information services. Range of literature on topics including selecting a school, assessment and statementing. Runs parents support groups.

  • Rathbone: 0161 236 5358
    www.rathboneuk.org
    Rathbone is a national organisation giving young people who are experiencing significant disadvantage the right opportunities to learn and to achieve.

  • Skill - National Bureau for Students with Disabilities: 0800 328 5050
    www.skill.org.uk
    Helpline offering information and advice on disability issues in post-16 education. Issues covered include applying to further and higher education, financial assistance while studying, examination arrangements, disclosing disability, looking for work, benefits and community services for students with disabilities.

  • UK Council for International Student Affairs: 020 7107 9922
    www.ukcisa.org.uk
    Telephone advice for international students and prospective international students studying at post-secondary level. Subjects covered include immigration, fee status, financial aid and sources of funding and rights as an Economic Area student.

Useful websites

  • www.additionalneeds.net - Provides information, activities, resources for teachers, parents, pupils and others who have an interest in additional needs. Includes sections on anger management and challenging behaviour.

  • www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise - Help for improving English, maths, writing, understanding the web, interactive exercises and games etc.

  • www.bbc.co.uk/learning - Find a course and learn a language, build skills in other areas.

  • www.chompchomp.com - Interactive exercises to improve understanding of grammar

  • www.women-returners.co.uk - An organisation dedicated to helping women  achieve their aspirations. The site offers an online CV builder, job search and interview advice and tips on building your confidence.

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