Extra support information (SEND)

Most children will need a little extra support at some point during their education.

Many children will need some support with their speech and understanding. Within pre-school we are well used to developing programmes tailored to the individual child, and children can also take part in our Talk Boost programmes, which we run throughout the year. Information can be found here

Our staff are experienced in supporting both children and their families with a wide range of additional needs. We work closely with other professionals and with the STePS department at Derby Council where necessary. We always work in partnership with families as we plan and support each child so they can achieve their very best potential.

Some families find it very useful to also be involved with external support groups. Within Derby there are a number of groups which have been set up to provide information, support and sometimes just a social network for families.

We are an independent, non-political group that represents parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 yrs) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in Derby City.
We are funded by the Department for Education as the recognised Parent Carer Forum for Derby City.
The Forum is a voluntary group of parents and carers who want to make a difference. Helping to give all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities the best possible future.

For more information please click here http://parentcarerstogether.com/

Umbrella supports families living in Derby City and Derbyshire providing a range of exciting activities. Most services in Derbyshire are provided in Amber Valley, Erewash, Derby City, South Derbyshire and South Derbyshire Dales.

Anyone can refer a child or young person to Umbrella including families, social workers, teachers and youth workers.

We support children and young people aged 5 to 30 with any additional needs, including physical, sensory, learning and behavioural disabilities. We are able to support a child or young person no matter what their disability as our services are person centred to meet individual needs.

For more information please click here https://umbrella.uk.net/

Autism Derby is a midlands based company that offers packages of support based around a child, young person or adult’s individual needs. Services are available for individuals with a diagnosis of Autism or social communication difficulties.
Support can be in the home, early years setting, school or community based, for example church or scout group.

Further information can be found here: https://www.autismderby.co.uk/

Sunshine Support is… an independent information, advice and support to parents/carers and professionals of children and young people with special educational needs. 
We provide access to independent SEND professionals whose specialisms cannot usually be provided through local government and health authorities. 

For further information please click here