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      <title>SEND Support for Parents by MsWhelan</title>
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      <description>Use this board to find trusted UK and local organisations, helplines and parent support groups.   (Always discuss urgent concerns with your GP, school SENDCO, health visitor or local NHS service.)</description>
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      <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:33:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>How to use this board</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[• Choose the column that best matches your child’s needs (you can use more than one).
• Open the links for practical guidance, helplines and parent networks.
• If you’re unsure where to start, try: IPSEA (education law), Contact (parent carers) and your local SENDIASS.

If you have immediate safety concerns about your child’s mental health, contact NHS 111, your GP, or 999 in an emergency.]]></description>
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         <title>Inclusion Support Line (Council for Disabled Children)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954556</link>
         <description><![CDATA[National phone/email support for parents, carers and professionals on SEND (England) including education, health and care systems, and signposting.]]></description>
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         <title>SENDIASS (local, impartial SEND advice)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954562</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find your local SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). They offer free, impartial support about SEN support, EHCPs, exclusions, and resolving disagreements.]]></description>
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         <title>IPSEA (education law: SEN support, EHCPs, tribunals)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954569</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Independent Provider of Special Education Advice. Clear legal guides, model letters and tribunal resources (England).]]></description>
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         <title>Contact (for families with disabled children)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Helpline, workshops and resources for parent carers of disabled children—benefits, education, caring, and emotional support.]]></description>
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         <title>National Autistic Society (education &amp; family support)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954582</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information for parents and carers, school guidance, and support services. Also helpful pre-/post-diagnosis.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>YoungMinds (children &amp; young people’s mental health)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954596</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Parent helpline and resources about anxiety, low mood, self-harm, eating difficulties, school-based stress and more.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>National Autistic Society (ASC)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954606</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Autism information, education guidance, sensory needs, behaviour support, and local branches.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ambitious about Autism</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954615</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Support, resources and training focused on autistic children and young people, including education and transition.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Autistic Girls Network</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954622</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information and advocacy focused on autistic girls and women (often helpful when presentation is subtle or masked).]]></description>
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         <title>ADHD Foundation (neurodiversity charity)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954628</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Resources for families and schools, training, and practical strategies for ADHD and associated needs.]]></description>
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         <title>ADDISS (ADHD information &amp; support)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954635</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information, support and signposting for ADHD (including adults and families).]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>I CAN (children’s communication charity)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954649</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Support and resources about speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including practical strategies.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Speech and Language UK (formerly I CAN)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954658</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information and campaigns plus resources for supporting children’s speech and language development.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>British Dyslexia Association (BDA)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954666</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Advice on dyslexia, assessments, teaching approaches, workplace/education support and technology.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dyslexia Action (support &amp; services)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954668</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information and services related to dyslexia, literacy and learning (including assessments and tutoring options).]]></description>
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         <title>Dyspraxia Foundation (DCD)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954669</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information, support and resources about Developmental Coordination Disorder (dyspraxia).]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/" />
         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dyscalculia Network</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954670</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information and signposting about dyscalculia, with resources for parents and educators.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>British Dyslexia Association: dyscalculia information</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954671</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Overview of dyscalculia, common signs and support strategies.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>YoungMinds Parent Helpline</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954674</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Free, confidential help for parents worried about a child/young person’s mental health (UK).]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Anna Freud (mental health in schools &amp; families)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954676</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Evidence-informed resources about wellbeing, supporting anxiety, and whole-school approaches.]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.annafreud.org/" />
         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mind (support and information)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954678</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Advice and signposting for mental health, including local Mind services (useful for parents and older students).]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>National Autistic Society: sensory differences</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954680</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Practical information about sensory differences, sensory overload, and strategies that can help at home and school.]]></description>
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         <title>Sensory Integration Education (what is sensory integration?)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954683</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information about sensory integration and sensory processing, including training background and signposting.]]></description>
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         <title>Mencap (learning disability support)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954684</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information, helplines and resources for children and adults with a learning disability and their families.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Down’s Syndrome Association</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954687</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Advice, resources and support networks for families.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>SCOPE (disability information &amp; support)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954692</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Practical information, online community and support line for disabled people and families.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Cystic Fibrosis Trust</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954694</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Support, information and community for families affected by cystic fibrosis.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Epilepsy Action</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954697</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information, helpline and resources for children and adults with epilepsy.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Diabetes UK (children and families)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954698</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information and support for families living with diabetes, including Type 1 resources.]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.diabetes.org.uk/" />
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         <title>NDCS (hearing loss)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954701</link>
         <description><![CDATA[National Deaf Children’s Society: support, advice and resources for deaf children and their families.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-02 10:34:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>RNIB (sight loss)</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/swhelanf/oawyus78cdo8tvnv/wish/3807954704</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information and support for children and young people with vision impairment and their families.]]></description>
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         <title>Lincolnshire County Council Local Offer</title>
         <author>swhelanf</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/childrens-social-care/what-local-offer/1">Lincolnshire's SEND Local Offer</a> is an online information service that explains what support and services are available in your local area for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and their families.</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>LPCF provide an experienced, supportive ear for parents, to promote their skills, knowledge and resilience.<br><br>Free LPCF membership gives parents access to:</p><ul><li><p>Facebook page for parents only, with information and peer support.</p></li><li><p>Regular, evidence based reports of parents views and feedback.</p></li><li><p>Regular 'Time2Talk' meetings or coffee meetings.</p></li><li><p>Signposting for parents of children with SEND to services and professionals.</p></li><li><p>Signposting events for parents and professionals, including the “Week of SEND”.</p></li><li><p>Workshops on specific issues for parents, requested by members.</p></li><li><p>Wellbeing support and resilience building.</p></li><li><p>Additional one-off benefits, including Max Cards (subject to eligibility criteria)</p></li></ul><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>ADHD UK</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Information, webinars and courses.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-30 17:45:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-30 17:48:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2026-09-30 17:53:23 UTC</pubDate>
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