Special Educational Needs

Useful Websites for Parents

      • Wigan Local SEND Offer - Parenting resources

• The National Autistic Society – Gives information about autism, parental advice, strategies and approaches, etc.
   
• British Dyslexia Association – A useful website with information about dyslexia, assessment and identification, exam concessions, etc.
   
• Dyspraxia Foundation – Offers information and supports individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a teen newsletter, and an adult support group.
   
• Young Minds – The UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
   
• ADHD Foundation – A useful website that provides information and guidance around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
   
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health – Provides a free and comprehensive source of information for young people, parents and professionals about the range of mental health difficulties and disorders that may be encountered during childhood and adolescence.
   
• Wigan Family Welfare – A useful website that describes the counselling service we have in school.
   
• Wigan Council’s Targeted Education Support Service (TESS) – Information about what TESS is, what they do and how you can get their help.
   
• The Anti-Bullying Alliance – Gives useful information and advice about how to deal with bullying and the impact that bullying can have.
   
• Contact a Family – An organisation that provides information and support to parents of children with many different sorts of disability.
   
• Talking Point – Talking Point provides a guide to speech and language services and useful links to other associated websites.
   
• Wigan Council’s 0-19 Gateway Service – Information on the 0-19 Gateway service that Wigan Council provides for young people. There is also an additional information leaflet about the service.
   
• Childnet – A useful website for keeping young people safe online.
   
• No Panic – This website provides valuable information for sufferers and carers of people who have panic attacks, anxiety, phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD).
   
• Happyeye – Glasses that intend to reduce or stop visual stress.
   
• Autism Resources for Families – Resources about Autism Specturm Disorder (ASD) from the National Autism Center.
   
• Reduce the Noise – Help loved ones with sensory overload enjoy shopping.
   
• Temple Grandin’s Teaching Tips – Teaching tips for children and adults with autism.