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I've been speaking to parents and teachers about iPads at a number of events recently and have been struck by the number of people asking about apps to help with reading who don't know about the built-in ' Speak Selection' and 'Speak Screen' facilities. If all you want is to be able to have text read back from a document or a web page, there's no need to buy a special app for this when your iPhone or iPad can already do the job pretty well.

To access Speak Selection and Speak Screen, first tap on the Settings icon (usually on your iPad/iPhone Home screen), then select General, Accessibility and Speech. Make sure that Speak Selection and Speak Screen are turned on (i.e. the button is green). Next, tap on Voices to choose the voice that your device will use. The actual number of voices will vary depending on the iPad / iPhone you are using and its operating system - iOS 9 has more voices than earlier systems. If you don't like the default voice, try something else. The Siri voices in iOS 9 are pretty good, while some people like the English (Ireland) voice, Moira. You can also adjust the speed of the voice by adjusting the Speaking Rate.

If you choose Highlight Content, each word will be highlighted as it is read out, which helps many people to follow the text as it is being spoken.

How to Use Speak Selection

First of all, you have to select the text you want read out, which can be a little tricky until you get used to it.

If you want to select all of the text, which you would probably want to do, tap on a word, hold it for a second, then release to get an option to select all of the text. If you chose Select All, you will then have an option to Speak the text.

If you only want to select a short piece of text, for example a paragraph on a web site, double-tap on a word, then release to highlight it. You can then 'drag' the handles to select a specific section of the text.

Once you have selected the text you will have an option to read it out, using your preferred voice. If you don't get any sound, make sure you have the volume control on your iPad / iPhone turned up!

How to Use Speak Screen

Speak Screen is particularly useful as a tool for reading eBooks and long paragraphs of text. Note that it doesn't highlight each word as it is spoken. In most apps, e.g. the Kindle app, Speak Screen will automatically move on to the next screen and carry on reading until you press the Stop Button. As with Speak Selection, it can be a little tricky to get started - use a two-fingered swipe down from the top of the screen. If you have a case that extends over the edge of the display, you may have to take the case off to get your fingers close enough to the edge for the two finger swipe. Experiment until you find a method that works for you.

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To add some extra visual interest to your document, add a background color using the Page Color button. You can also add a watermark.

Go to Design > Page Color.

Choose the color you want under Theme Colors or Standard Colors.

If you don't see the color you want, select More Colors, and then choose a color from the Colors box.

To add a gradient, texture, pattern, or picture, select Fill Effects, and then go to Gradient, Texture, Pattern, or Picture and select an option.

Go to Design > Page Color.

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Go to Page Layout > Page Color.

Do any of the following:

Select a from Theme Colors or Standard Colors.

Select More Colors and then choose a color.

Select Fill Effects to add special effects, such as gradients, patterns, or textures.

Note: Select the color that you want before you apply a gradient or pattern.

Go to Page Layout > Page Color.

Select No Color.

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Choose the color you want. If you don't see the color you want, select More Colors and then pick a color from any of the options in the Color box.

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This unique, strange, and unprecedented event will have undoubtedly created significant potential for increased levels of loneliness and uncertainty about how to connect with others again. Therefore, we are looking to run a time-limited project over the summer called, "The Together Project".

We are hoping that the resources and ideas will be helpful, and a useful platform for conversations with young people. Please find attached a PDF of ideas and sources of information and resources to get started with the young people in your school, or youth organisation. Please let us know how you get on.
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Within this document are different ideas to help young people to:

1) Identify how they are feeling;

2) Activities to try to match their mood;

3) Ideas for generating activities to try which will build confidence, help to manage mood, and to build connections with others.

There's no obligation; it's up to you how much you want to get involved.
The projects
* 21 in 21

21 different activities to try, then incorporate into everyday life

* Virtual Activity Planner

When boredom sets in and you're not sure what to do, use this virtual activity planner to give you suggestions on what to do, and new things to try
* Emotions Diary and Mood Regulating Activities
Rate your feelings and find an activity to dial up, or down, your energy

* Connecting the Dots

A fun and creative activity to express your individuality, and connect with others to form a collaborative art installation

* Top Tips Sheets

Some suggestions on how to manage aspects such as friendships, coping with boredom, feeling lonely and staying safe

* The Kindness Toolkit

Some suggestions of developing kindness and compassion to oneself, and others

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What is ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects behaviour and concentration.

Children and young people with ADHD often seem unusually restless, impulsive or distracted. They may speak or act without thinking, struggle with organisation, find it hard to focus or appear to be always on the go. Some people with ADHD do not experience hyperactivity though, and this is sometimes called attention deficit disorder (ADD).

ADHD is not a mental illness or a learning disability, though children and young people with ADHD may also have other conditions or experience mental health problems.

Living with ADHD can be very challenging, for children and young people as well as for their parents and carers. But the right diagnosis, treatment and support can make a big difference to a child's learning, life skills and relationships, as well as making family life easier. There is also lots you can do as a parent/carer to help your child manage the things they find difficult.

What are the most common symptoms of ADHD?

A child with ADHD may be:

easily distracted, finding it difficult to start or finish tasks

often unable to concentrate

often restless or fidgety

very talkative, often interrupting or blurting things out

impulsive, acting before considering consequences, prone to taking risks

easily angry or frustrated, struggling to deal with emotions

finding making or maintaining friendships difficult

disorganised, for instance often losing things or being late

lacking awareness of time

Every child or young person with ADHD is individual and they may not display all of these behaviours. And many of these traits and behaviours are typical in younger children, or can follow a traumatic experience - they don't necessarily mean your child has ADHD.

Age and gender can also affect how someone with ADHD behaves. This can make it harder to spot signs of ADHD, particularly in girls, who are more likely to be undiagnosed or wrongly diagnosed with other conditions(i).

Typically the symptoms of ADHD develop in early childhood and they may become particularly noticeable at times of significant change, such as starting or changing school.

What to do if you think your child might have ADHD

If your child frequently experiences some of these symptoms; this is affecting their day- to- day life; and it's happening in more than one setting (for instance at home and school), discuss your concerns with your child's GP. Before doing this, talk to your child's teacher and the school special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) about what they have noticed.

The GP may want to refer your child for assessment, as ADHD can only be diagnosed by a specialist such as a child and adolescent psychiatrist or paediatrician.

Sometimes parents are reluctant to pursue assessment. They may be worried about 'labelling' their child or about stigma, or they may prefer to watch and wait. These feelings are normal. But parents and young people who do seek diagnosis can find it helps them access the right support; understand and manage challenges; and identify individual strengths.

We have more information about getting support from the GP, CAMHS or school in our guide.

ADHD diagnosis, support and treatment

ADHD assessment is usually done through the specialist Children and Young People's Mental Health Services, commonly referred to as CAMHS.

Diagnosis is most commonly made in childhood, and in the majority of cases, symptoms affecting daily life continue into adulthood(ii).

There is no single, definitive test for ADHD. Specialists will base clinical diagnosis on a combination of observations of your child; discussions and questionnaires (with you and your child); and information from your child's school.

They will consider how long the symptoms have been present; their impact on your child's daily life; and whether they might be due to another condition. Approximately 60-80% of children with ADHD have at least one other condition,(iii) (such as autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, anxiety or behaviour problems) and your child may be given more than one diagnosis.

Support and treatment options

You and your child should be offered support and advice to help manage ADHD in their day-to-day life.

ADHD can also be treated with medication and/or therapies. These should be discussed with you when your child is diagnosed, and are set out in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on ADHD.

ADHD can be treated with therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). For more information about therapy, see our parent guide to counselling and therapy.

There are a number of types of medication. These are not a cure for ADHD, and many children do not take them, but they can help manage some of the symptoms. Medication must be prescribed and overseen by a specialist.

You may also be offered ADHD -focussed parent training. This does not mean your parenting is somehow wrong. It is designed to provide support and specific strategies and skills to help you and your child thrive.

Jack is still perennially late, disorganised and impulsive; but he's also energetic, original and creative. The medication is helping him make the most of all of that.

How can I help my child with ADHD?

Be explicit and consistent about unacceptable behaviour, such as violence. Set appropriate consequences and follow them through, but try to stay calm in the moment to avoid escalation. Dealing with challenging behaviour can be very hard, and our parent guide has helpful advice.

Plan the day so your child knows what to expect. Maintaining regular sleep patterns, physical activity and mealtimes can help your child. Some people find dietary change and/or certain supplements helpful, but there is no clinical evidence for this and medical advice should be sought first(iv). Our young person's guide has helpful advice on sleep problems.

ADHD and your child's mental health

Any child or young person can struggle with their mental health and wellbeing, whether or not they have ADHD. This might be caused by things like family change, bullying, exam stress or a traumatic event.

But having ADHD may also mean your child has extra challenges - such as social difficulties, struggling to manage their emotions or getting into trouble at school - that leave them more vulnerable to low self-esteem, anxiety or depression.

Children and young people with ADHD frequently have other developmental or mental health conditions and it is important to ensure they have the appropriate support for these.

As a parent there is a lot you can do to support your child with their wellbeing and mental health:

encourage your child to talk about how they are feeling with you. Our starting a conversation guide has ideas for keeping communication open

if you feel your child may have a mental health problem or another condition alongside ADHD, discuss your concerns with their GP or ADHD specialist.

Working with school if your child has ADHD

ADHD is a special education need (SEN), and it may be referred to as a specific learning difference (SpLD). Your child is entitled to appropriate support to help them thrive socially and educationally. This could include potential adjustments in certain situations, such as extra time or rest breaks for exams, movement breaks in lessons, written instructions for tasks and a seating plan that minimises distractions.

Discuss the diagnosis and needs with the school's SENCO, taking a list of your concerns and background information to the meeting.

Your child may be entitled to an education, health and care plan (EHC plan) which details the support they need and how it will be provided. (The National Autistic Society has helpful information about EHC plans.)

Good communication between you and school can be really helpful in ensuring your child thrives in education and meets their potential. Our parent guide to support has more advice on talking to school or college.

ADHD in teenagers and beyond

If your child is a teenager or young person, their needs and the support you give may well be different from when they were younger. They may like to read our young person's guide to ADHD and mental health. But there are still many ways you can help.

Looking after your own wellbeing

Parenting a child with ADHD can sometimes be isolating, upsetting or exhausting. Sometimes parents feel judged or blamed by others (unjustifiably as parenting does not cause ADHD). It is entirely understandable if you are finding things difficult.

It's important to recognise the impact the situation is having on you, and think about ways you can take care of yourself - including getting support from other people so that you can take some time off. It's okay to ask for help when you need it, and to share your worries with someone you trust. We have advice on looking after yourself as well as your child.

Our son's challenging behaviour with ADHD had an enormous impact on the whole family, as we and his brothers bore the brunt of his anger.

Where to get further support

If you would to speak to a professional adviser or find out more about how you can support your child, these organisations can help.

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Hear posts, chat messages, and assignments read aloud using Immersive Reader in Microsoft Teams for Education. Immersive Reader also includes grammar tools such as Parts of Speech and Picture Dictionary.

Launch Immersive Reader from a message

Hover over a message with your cursor or tap with your finger on a touch screen device.

Select More options , and then Immersive Reader .

Immersive Reader will launch as a full-screen experience.

Launch Immersive Reader from an assignment

If you're a student, open an assignment and select Immersive Reader .

If you're an educator, open an assignment and select Student view, then Immersive Reader .

Immersive Reader will launch as a full-screen experience.

Immersive Reader features

You can do one or more of the following in Immersive Reader, depending on how you'd like to focus on the message or assignment text.

Select Play to hear your document read aloud and to see the text highlighted simultaneously. The narrator starts reading from the top of your page by default, unless you have selected a word, in which case it will start reading from the selected word. Select Pause to stop narration.

Select Voice Options on the top right of the document to change the speed of narration.

Text Options

You can change the appearance of your document by using Text Options. Text options can help you focus on your content and remove visual distraction.

Set Text Size, Spacing, Font, and Themes that suit your learning needs. You can increase or decrease text size and the amount of spacing between letters and words. The Theme color you select becomes the background color of the document.

Switch on Show Source Formatting to retain formatting from the original text, such as bolding or underlining.

Parts of Speech in Grammar Options

Select one or more of the following options:

Syllables to break words into syllables.

Nouns to highlight nouns in your document in purple.

Verbs to highlight verbs in your document in red.

Adjectives to highlight adjectives in your document in green.

Adverbs to highlight adverbs in your document in yellow.

Switch on Show labels to see the label underneath the highlighted parts of speech.

Reading Preferences

Line Focus enables readers to narrow the focus of their reading experience by highlighting sets of one, three, or five lines within their chosen material in Immersive Reader. Use the toggle to turn it on or off.

Picture Dictionary gives you the ability to click on any single word to hear it read aloud and see a picture that helps define the word.

Translate lets you translate your text into other languages by word or document.

Select Close to exit Immersive Reader.

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Our Wellbeing characters are ready to teach pupils all over the country. Each day has a focus to help pupil's wellbeing.

The focus is on bravery and confidence. Pupils will focus on that strength of character and will find ways to increase their confidence and bravery.

Tuesdays we look at being 'thoughtful'

The focus is on being thoughtful and kind. How they can help others and think about other people's feelings.

The focus is on goals and wishes. How they can set a goal and reach that goal. How that will make them feel.

Thursdays we look at 'thankfulness'

The focus is on gratitude and looking for those little things we appreciate. This will help their positive outlook on life.

The focus is on friendship and how connecting with friends is important for their wellbeing. It will also look at qualities of friendship.

The focus is on looking after minds and bodies by doing things that make them feel good.

The focus is on celebrating their achievements that week. If you look hard enough there is always something to be proud of.

Each PowerPoint has a few slides which you can share remotely from home using screen share, on a whiteboard in the classroom, on an IPAD (install the free PowerPoint app), on a laptop with PowerPoint installed.

Should you want to print this out you could do that by saving the PowerPoint as a PDF and then printing it.

For week one the PowerPoint starts with the character, moves onto vocabulary, then activities which only need paper and pencils. It ends with affirmations. This will change slightly each week. There are plans for 3 weeks worth of PowerPoints and that will be reviewed and extended if needed. You could add other activities or parents you could really focus the whole day on the PowerPoint and find other activities to do to compliment it. Check our free resources for additional resources.

We also have a printable pack with posters and worksheets and you will find the link within each PowerPoint.
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If you want some activities for FEBRUARY please download our FREE Calendar which is linked to Children's Mental Health week. There are 28 activities in PowerPoint and Printable format. Please go to this link 'ELSA Support February Calendar'

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Sparkle support group has 408 members. Sparkle Support group, Skipton is a social support group for parents & carers living in the Skipton & Craven area, who have children with Special Educational...

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The nurturing approach offers a range of opportunities for children and young people to engage with missing early nurturing experiences, giving them the social and emotional skills to do well at school and with peers, develop their resilience and their capacity to deal more confidently with the trials and tribulations of life, for life.

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Helping every child become able to learn: nurtureuk home

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nurtureuk is a charity dedicated to promoting the importance of nurture and providing training and resources to help children and young people thrive. Discover more on our homepage.

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Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resources

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Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resources

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All about AWARE

AWARE is a parent-run group supporting families with children and young adults on the autistic spectrum (formal diagnosis not required).

The group covers the Airedale, Wharfedale, Bradford and Craven areas and beyond.

Members include families and supporters in general, as well as health, education and social care professionals.

Early diagnosis of autism can greatly improve the chances of a person receiving appropriate help.

AWARE can support families through the maze of local services which cross health, social care and education boundaries. We can advise them about about accessing appropriate support from statutory, voluntary and private services, which can make a huge difference to a person with autism, helping them to maximise their skills and achieve their full potential as an adult.

We also run a whole range of events and activities for children, young people and parents/carers. Please see our Events and Groups page for more information.

We welcome membership from all backgrounds - you can join AWARE here.
More than 500,000 families in Britain are affected by Autism
The current rate of autism in the UK is 1.1% so more than 1 in 100 people is autistic

Are you looking for help and support?

AWARE offers a wealth of activities and events for both children and parents/carers and many opportunities to gain support and information both from other AWARE members and from our staff

Help and Information

Do you have a child on the autistic spectrum? Do you know where to get valuable information? Do you know what support is avai...

Peer Support

Do you sometimes feel lonely as a parent/carer of a child with autism? Would you like to meet people in similar situations for mo...

Events and Groups

Do you wish there were groups and activities your child could access and join in with? Do you wish they could have fun wit...

AWARE is currently holding weekly support groups via Zoom covering a wide range of topics such as speech and language; visuals; behaviour; mental health and much, much, more! If you have mi...

Here at AWARE, we are always thinking of new ways to help and support our members. To this end, we have produced a new set of comprehensive help guides. These cover areas such as behaviour,...

Are you looking for somewhere to go this Christmas with your autistic child or young person? AWARE has written a guide to some of the best local attractions and events for this festive seas...

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AWARE is a parent-run group supporting families with children and young adults on the autistic spectrum (formal diagnosis not required). The group covers the Airedale, Wharfedale, Bradford and Craven areas and beyond. Members include families and supporters in general, as well as health, education and social care professionals.

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Harrogate, Craven and Bradford Young Carers - Carers' Resource

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Our Young Carers have found fun, friendship and support through the trips, mentoring systems, youth clubs and activities organised by Carers' Resource. Here is what some of them have to say.

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Harrogate, Craven and Bradford Young Carers - Carers' Resource

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Our Young Carers have found fun, friendship and support through the trips, mentoring systems, youth clubs and activities organised by Carers' Resource. Here is what some of them have to say.

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SELFA is a charity providing out-of-school activities for disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable children in Skipton and Craven

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Welcome to Patoss, the professional association of teachers of students with specific learning difficulties, for all those concerned with the teaching and support of pupils with SpLD.

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NYPACT is the parent carer forum for North Yorkshire and aim to provide a collective voice for parents of children with disabilities and additional needs. They are a voluntary organisation run by a management committee of volunteer parent carers who are supported with administration by Community First Yorkshire.

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Community First Yorkshire - Supporting rural communities and voluntary organisations across North, South and West Yorkshire since 1937

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Offers support and information for parents and professionals around students with SEND

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We are the National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) - a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

Rooted in research and evidence-informed best practice, our information, training and resources ensure that our community members in the UK and across the globe are provided with the most up-to-date knowledge and support required to become effective, inclusive practitioners. Together we are able to contribute to the debate and effect change to improve provision within early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings and, ultimately, outcomes for the children and young people that they serve.

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We are the National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) - a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

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The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

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Education is a fundamental human right. Success in education may look very different for different children, but we believe the progress and achievement of all children must be valued equally and celebrated.

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Carer's Resource - promotes the rights and encourages the recognition of all those with caring responsibilities.

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Carer's Resource - promotes the rights and encourages the recognition of all those with caring responsibilities.

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We are the 'go to' organisation offering support to carers, and the wider community, across the coast and vale.

Our core work focuses on unpaid family carers. A carer is someone who looks after a member of their family or a friend when they have an illness, condition, a disability or are elderly. This includes mental illness and difficulties arising from substance misuse.

Our most recent developments have introduced some new and exciting services accessible to carers and non-carers. These new services are available to anyone over the age of 18 who is in need of a little extra support.

Please explore our website to learn more about our services and ways in which you may be able to access support.

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We are the 'go to' organisation offering support to carers, and the wider community, across the coast and vale. Our core work focuses on unpaid family carers. A carer is someone who looks after a member of their family or a friend when they have an illness, condition, a disability or are elderly.

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Independent provider of Special Educational Advice, offers support to parents during the EHCP process and beyond

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Independent provider of Special Educational Advice, offers support to parents during the EHCP process and beyond

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(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

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(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

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IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) - helping children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law

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SENDIASS North Yorkshire - a confidential service for help and advice

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SENDIASS North Yorkshire - a confidential service for help and advice

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Welcome to SENDIASS North Yorkshire SENDIASS North Yorkshire is a service for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and...

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Access Create College

Access Create College aims to develop the next generation of creatives through innovative, practical, employment-led training.

Action for Children

Action for Children help disadvantaged children across the United Kingdom.

Association of Educational Psychologists

Trade union and professional association for educational psychologists in the United Kingdom.

Basics Plus

Basics Plus is a social enterprise based in Scarborough providing work training opportunities for more than 80 people with learning difficulties, supported by 30 staff. Basics Plus offers a diverse range of business activities, including a craft and print works and catering.

Basics Plus at Betton Farm

Betton Farm is owned and run by the Basics Plus social enterprise and provides additional skills training and employment opportunities for people with learning difficulties in the Scarborough area. The farm features various facilities and amenities.

The British Psychological Society

Representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK.

Carer's Resource

Carers Resource promotes the rights and encourages the recognition of all those with caring responsibilities.

Telephone: Harrogate - 01423 500555
Telephone: Scarborough - 01723 850155
Email: info@carersresource.org
Website: www.carersresource.net

Castaway Goole

Provides music theatre opportunities for adults and young people with learning and physical disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions.

Chopsticks

The Chopsticks social enterprise in Northallerton provides work-based support to adults with learning disabilities, making bags of kindling wood and biomass woodchip fuel from waste timber. Chopsticks also provide garden care and home maintenance services.

Council for Disabled Children

The Council for Disabled Children aims to make a difference to the lives of disabled children and children with special educational needs.

Creative Coffee

Creative Coffee is a social enterprise providing work placements with a coffee cart service in the Scarborough and Whitby area, for adults with learning difficulties, mental health problems and others currently receiving social care services.

Dear Albert

Dear Albert helps individuals to stop taking alcohol and drugs.

Department for Education

The Department for Education is responsible for education and children's services in England.

Disability Action Yorkshire

Based in Harrogate, Disability Action Yorkshire provides ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) accredited training courses for disabled adults in North Yorkshire. The courses are supported with work experience programmes.

Education Endowment Foundation

The Education Endowment Foundation is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.

The Flying High Group

The Flying High Group is a group of young adults with disabilities or extra support needs, aged 16 to 25 years old. They represent different areas across North Yorkshire and take the views of young people to the officers at North Yorkshire County Council, to help them find ways to improve opportunities and services for young people.

Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre

Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough supports people with disabilities to reach their true potential by providing independence skills and vocational training through the Handmade at Henshaws social enterprise scheme.

Home from Home Care

Created by parents to make the difference; Home from Home Care provides specialist residential care for adults (17+) with complex needs, including autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, PMLD, sensory impairment and other associated health and mental health issues, supporting individuals to lead active and fulfilled lives.

Horticap

Horticap's social enterprise activities include a retail shop selling plants, horticultural sundries, crafts and gifts. They also offer gardening services around the Harrogate district.

Inclusive Music Group

Scarborough based arts organisation Create, in partnership with York based Accessible Arts and Media are setting up an Inclusive Music Group at Wheatcroft School in Scarborough.

Jennyruth Workshops

Jennyruth Workshops in Ripon is a productive social enterprise where adults with learning difficulties gain confidence, skills and happiness. Workers learn practical skills such as painting, woodwork, sewing, card making and IT, computer and office skills.

Migraine Action

National Association of Principal Educational Psychologists

NAPEP seeks to support, advise and influence the leadership of educational psychology services and supports the continuing development of our profession in order to achieve the most positive, inclusive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

National Association of Professionals concerned with Language Impaired Children

NAPLIC is an established national organisation for teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals, led by a volunteer committee.

Nasen (National Association of Special Educational Needs)

Organisation supporting those who work with or care for children and young people with special and additional educational needs and disabilities.

National Governors' Association

An independent charity that aims to improve the educational standards and wellbeing of children and young people.

Nipperbout Active Childcare

Nipperbout Active Childcare provide mobile crèche and event childcare services.

Northallerton Mencap Society

Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society is based in Northallerton and covers the Hambleton and Richmondshire Districts of North Yorkshire. The main aims of the society are to give help, advice and support to people with learning disabilities, their families and their carers.

Telephone: 01609 778894
Email: admin@northallertonmencap.org.uk
Website: www.northallertonmencap.org.uk or www.mencap.org.uk

North Yorkshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (previously known as the Parent Partnership Service)

Information about the SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), along with general SEND advice and information.

NYMAZ Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) Music Network

The network is open to all those in North Yorkshire and Teesside who are working with (or interested in learning more about how to work with) children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability, including music practitioners, workshop leaders, classroom teachers, staff, freelance practitioners, and carers.

Membership is free and includes invitations to training events and conferences; opportunities to network with peers; online forums to share learning and effective practice; plus e-bulletins featuring the latest policy updates, research and sector news.

Telephone: 01904 543382
Email: info@nymaz.org.uk
Website: www.nymaz.org.uk/our-networks/send-network
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NYMAZ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYMAZMusic
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nymaz-music

NYPACT

NYPACT is the parent carer forum for North Yorkshire and aim to provide a collective voice for parents of children with disabilities and additional needs. They are a voluntary organisation run by a management committee of volunteer parent carers who are supported with administration by Community First Yorkshire.

Membership is free and is open to North Yorkshire families that include children or young people aged up to 25 with special educational needs or a disability. Parents, carers and others can also volunteer to support NYPACT, either as part of the committee or in their locality.

Telephone: 01904 704177
Email: NYPACT@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
Website: https://communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk/projects/nypact
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1482261062003716
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYPACT

Paperworks

Paperworks in Harrogate provide work experience and practical skills training for adults with a range of extra needs, including disabilities. They offer print, mailing and packing services to provide real work experience, as well as personalised training programmes.

Patoss

The Professional Association for teachers and assessors of students with Specific Learning Difficulties.

Pioneer Projects (Celebratory Arts) Ltd

The Pioneer Projects social enterprise is based at Looking Well Studios and works across Craven to provide opportunities for the whole community, including people with disabilities and mental health problems.

Purple Patch Arts

The Purple Patch Arts social enterprise works to improve the lives and life chances of people living with learning disabilities, mental ill health or dementia by running arts workshops, lifelong learning courses and social inclusion projects.

Rehab 4 Addiction

Free helpline for people suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health problems.

Ripon Walled Garden

The Ripon Community Link - Walled Garden social enterprise supports adults with learning disabilities to develop skills leading to employment in the Ripon and Harrogate areas and towards Northallerton, Thirsk and Nidderdale.

Ryedale Special Families

Ryedale Special Families in Malton supports families of children and young people with disabilities, additional needs and illness in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. They are a parent-led group providing advocacy, information, social groups, respite care and family activities.

Selby Garden Enterprise

Selby Garden Enterprise offers a practical gardening and landscaping service for residents and businesses in the Selby area, whilst providing supported training and work experience for adults with physical, mental health and learning needs.

Telephone: 01757 292124 or 07720 740882
Email: selby.garden@groundwork.org.uk
Website: www.groundwork.org.uk/nyorkshire

Sibs

Sibs is a UK charity for siblings who may be finding it hard to cope with a brother or sister who is disabled, has special educational needs or a serious long term condition. Sibs can give information and advice both over the phone and online. Sibs also runs YoungSibs, an online only support service for siblings in the UK aged six to 17.

Skipton Extended Learning for All (SELFA)

SELFA is a charity providing out-of-school activities for disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable children in Skipton and Craven.

Special iApps

At Special iApps, we develop educational apps for children with special educational needs, including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment and other learning disabilities.

TutorFair

The aims of our website is to find the best tutors in your area and allow parents and children to connect with a suitable tutor. Currently we have several tutors offering their services in the North Yorkshire area. We have a policy whereby for every student who pays, we give free tutoring to a child who can't.

Wilf's Café

The Wilf's Café social enterprise provides employment training for disabled people in the Pickering and district area, to enable them to move into the local employment market. The café also includes a sandwich delivery round to the local area.

WHISH (Whitby Hidden Impairments Support & Help)

WHISH is a parent led support group and charity for all in Whitby and the surrounding area with an interest in hidden impairments.

Yatton House Print Service

The Yatton House Print Service social enterprise offers a bespoke print service within Yatton House that serves the printing needs of the local community and areas surrounding Great Ayton.

Yorkshire and Humberside Training Services

Yorkshire and Humberside Training Services provide vocational training and workforce development solutions for local people and businesses.

Yorkshire Coast Families

We are a community, not-for-profit organisation based in the Coast and Vale Community Action (CaVCA) office at 'The Street' in Scarborough. We are led by parents of children with disabilities and special needs. We also have access to expert advice.

Young Carers Resource

The Young Carers and Families team at Carers' Resource in Harrogate exists to support young carers and young adult carers in the Harrogate and Craven districts of North Yorkshire.

Youthability - Hambleton and Richmondshire

Youthability is a youth club for young people aged from 11 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. They offer free, inclusive activities for young people to enjoy and achieve. Young people can take part in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking and baking, sports and trips out. Every young person has a named link worker at the session and an individual Youthability support plan.

Youthability operate sessions in Northallerton, Bedale, Thirsk and Richmond.

See the Youthability - Hambleton and Richmondshire (pdf / 239 KB) leaflet for more details.

Alternatively, see the following Facebook pages:

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Access Create College aims to develop the next generation of creatives through innovative, practical, employment-led training. Action for Children help disadvantaged children across the United Kingdom. Trade union and professional association for educational psychologists in the United Kingdom.

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Find out more about dyslexia here, where you will find expert articles and videos.

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What is Dyslexia? It can have many hidden effects and characteristics.

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What is Dyslexia? It can have many hidden effects and characteristics.

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The British Dyslexia Association, leading online parenting forum Mumsnet and expert in parenting dyslexia John Hicks have worked together to produce What Is Dyslexia And What Are The Symptoms? - a quick video guide to what is dyslexia, how to support it, and what help is available and how to access it.

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Guidance for parents - British Dyslexia Association

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The British Dyslexia Association, leading online parenting forum Mumsnet and expert in parenting dyslexia John Hicks have worked together to produce What...

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Access to resources to support your Child's mental health

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Access to resources to support your Child's mental health

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Accessing Mental Health Support for Children in North Yorkshire

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Accessing Mental Health Support for Children in North Yorkshire

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One in ten children between the ages of five and 16 has a mental health problem. Do talk to your child's GP if you have a concern. There are various other sources of help you can access either through school referral, or directly.

Compass school mental health and wellbeing project

Compass runs a free school referral based emotional wellbeing project for children and young people aged five to 18 (up to 25 with SEND). Compass wellbeing workers can facilitate one-to-one or group work sessions with pupils alongside a member of school staff. Referrals must include a young person's informed consent. We offer three levels of training for professionals, to help promote positive mental health amongst school students. For parents, we offer online support and signposting to help you feel more confident to support your child's emotional health and wellbeing.

You can contact us in complete confidence:

Tel: 01609 777662 or freephone: 0800 008 7452 . Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm Friday. Out of hours appointments can be accommodated on request. Find more information here about Compass BUZZ and BUZZ US .

Compass REACH

Young people aged from nine to 19 (and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities) across North Yorkshire affected by substance misuse, poor sexual health and issues relating to emotional wellbeing and mental health, can access free help, advice and practical support at Compass REACH . Support usually takes place in school or in a place that suits you.

CAMHS

Access to CAMHS is usually through your GP. For all routine referrals to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Harrogate & Rural District, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Hambleton & Richmondshire) please contact CAMHS on 0300 0134778 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) for advice and a referral form. You can also download the referral form here.

Crisis

If the situation is a mental health crisis then you can access the CAMHS crisis teams:

In North Yorkshire we have strong partnership arrangements which work to deliver the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families. You can find out about our early help offer for emotional and mental health support here.

Agencies need to work together to ensure all children and young people enjoy good mental health and emotional wellbeing, including those who are most vulnerable in society such as children looked after by the local authority and those with SEND needs.

Children and young people who experience behaviour, emotional or social difficulties at school or related to schooling can access different types of support such as our educational psychology service, or our educational social workers. You can find out more about these types of support here.

If your child is being bullied you can find bullying resources here.

Our children and families section gives more information including about children's centres which provide support and activities from birth until age 19.

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Children's and young people's mental health

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One in ten children between the ages of five and 16 has a mental health problem. Do talk to your child's GP if you have a concern. There are various other sources of help you can access either through school referral, or directly.