Support Organisations
Wiltshire Local Offer: The Wiltshire Local Offer provides information and guidance on services for children and young people, aged 0-25, with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). This website contains information about education, health, social care, preparing for adulthood and leisure. It is also your opportunity to provide feedback and help shape the future services.
www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council: Wiltshire Parent Carer Council: Here you’ll discover a wealth of information about special educational needs, benefits & money, social care services, schools & learning, legal matters and more, as well as how to apply for the Short Breaks Scheme, which is funded by Wiltshire Council.
www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk
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Jacob's Ladder: Jacob's Ladder is a not-for-profit community organisation that supports children and young adults with special needs. Our aim is to run fun and stimulating projects for children and young people aged 2-19 in a safe and understanding environment.
www.jacobsladderwiltshire.co.uk
Wiltshire SENDIASS: Wiltshire SENDIASS (formerly WISA) is the statutory information, support and advice service for Wiltshire. We offer free, independent and impartial information relating to education, health and social care for children and young people (0-25) with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and their families, to empower them to make appropriate and informed choices.
CONTACT: A charity for families with disabled children, that supports families, bring families together and help families take action for others.
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Special Needs Jungle: Parent-led news, information and informed opinion on special needs, disability, children's mental & physical health conditions, in particular rare diseases.
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/
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IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education): 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).
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Wiltshire Portage: a registered charity and independent organisation providing a free home-visiting, specialist educational service for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) .
https://wiltshireportage.org.uk/
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