Useful links for parents and carers

Stockport's Local Offer

The Stockport Local Offer provides advice, information and services to young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) and their families.

Visit the SEND Local offer website

SENDIASS

Stockport Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

The Together Trust offer SENDIASS – free, confidential and impartialsupport to parents and carers of young people aged between 0 and 25 in Stockport who have or may have SEND.

Young people can access the service in their own right or with the support of their parents.

Visit the SENDIASS website

PACTs (formerly PIPS)

Parents and Carers Together Stockport (PACTS) is Stockport’s official local parent carer forum run by parents for parents, carers and family members who have a young person between the ages of 0-25 years with SEND. 

Visit the PACTS website

Stockport Information and Childcare Directory

This directory includes information regarding services available for children, young people and adults in Stockport.

Visit the Stockport Information and Childcare Directory (fsd.org.uk)

British Dyslexia Association

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is the voice of dyslexic people. They aim to create a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.

The BDA website provides lots of useful information and advice about Dyslexia. 

Visit the BDA website

National Autistic Society

This is the UK’s leading charity for people who have autism and their families.

They provide support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

Visit the National Autistic Society’s website

ADHD Foundation

The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.

Visit the ADHD Foundation website

Counselling Directory for ADHD

The Counselling Directory provides a wealth of information about ADHD, practical advice, and access to qualified and insured counsellors who are members of professional bodies.
 
With a network of over 27,000 professionals, there’s always a local counsellor available to support those in need. The directory also highlights organisations offering free or low-cost counselling options, ensuring support is accessible to everyone.
 
As a platform referenced by the NHS and Mind, and holding the PIF TICK for trusted information, they are committed to providing reliable resources for individuals and families navigating ADHD.

Visit the Counselling Directory’s ADHD webpage

SEMH

SEMH is a website designed to bring education staff together on the topic of SEMH and explore the best methods to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. 

Visit the SEMH website