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Mind Mental Health Support

mojo4310 — 2024-03-12 13:15:31 UTC

Mind offers advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They also provide guides for parents and professionals on how to support young people's mental health, including coping strategies and understanding mental health conditions.

SEND Code of Practice

mojo4310 — 2024-03-12 13:15:33 UTC

The SEND Code of Practice offers guidance to parents, professionals, and local authorities on supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. It's a key document for understanding legal requirements and best practice in education.

British Dyslexia Association

mojo4310 — 2024-03-12 13:15:35 UTC

The British Dyslexia Association offers advice, resources, and support for parents and educators on understanding and supporting individuals with dyslexia. Their resources include tools for teaching, assessment guidance, and strategies for support.

Educational Psychology Services

mojo4310 — 2024-03-12 13:15:36 UTC

Local Educational Psychology Services play a crucial role in supporting children with additional needs. They offer assessments, interventions, and consultations to help tailor support strategies for individual students. Contacting your local service can provide access to valuable support and guidance.

Local Services

mojo4310 — 2024-03-22 09:57:44 UTC

Want to find out about, or speak with someone who knows more about a SEND specific topic? Look at the local services available below!

Child and Adult Mental Health

mojo4310 — 2024-03-22 10:00:38 UTC

We ALL have mental health. Sometimes we're feeling great, other times - not so much. This is the same for adults AND children. Mental health impacts our behaviour, relationships and communication. If you want to bolster your own mental health, or support your child with issues they have, see below for services available. It's always good to ask for help :)

Information about specific needs and disabilities

mojo4310 — 2024-03-22 10:00:52 UTC

CAAS - ADHD and Autism support

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:12:02 UTC

ADHD/ASD related workshops, coffee mornings, online sessions, advice and drop in sessions for parents, carers and children.

Young Harrow Foundation - activities for children

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:14:31 UTC

Directory of free and low cost activities for children, young people and their families in Harrow. Also - Access to FREE holiday and term time activities for chidlren entitled to Free School Meals

Local activities

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:16:22 UTC

Harrow has some amazing things on offer for our children, and adults! Look below to sift through activities you or your child may be able to access - many may be free or at low cost!

SENDIASS - Family Action. Support and advice for families on all things related to SEND

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:18:30 UTC

SENDIASS is an incredible organisation with a wealth of advice and support about all things related to SEND.

Harrow Arts Centre - paid activities for parents and children

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:24:40 UTC

Classes and events for children or adults. Remember, as a parent or carer, it's important to invest in your own development too!

Harrow Parent Carer Forum - events and information for parents of children with SEND

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:26:23 UTC

A group of parents of children with SEND, who represent voices of families and children across the borough. They organise events and provide newsletters and advice for parents of children with SEND.

DLA support

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:29:52 UTC

Your child may be entitled to DLA if they are under 16 and need much more support being looked after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability. Speak to the school if you think you may be eligible and need support completing the form.

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/mental-health-services/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services/mental-health-support-team-schools-mhst

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:31:53 UTC

Harrow Mental Health Service Team supports parents and children through early, evidence-based interventions to support young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties - including behaviour challenges and anxiety,

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:35:13 UTC

Look here for a list of support you may be entitled to, to help with the cost of living - including Benefits, Gas, Water, Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Hubs, Food, Healthy Start Card, and much more!

Financial Support that you or your child may be eligible for

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:40:18 UTC

You or your child may be entitled to financial support, for a variety of reasons. See below for local financial support available.

Occupational Therapy

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:43:32 UTC

Occupational Therapy may be able to help your child with physical and sensory developmental needs.

Speech and Language

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 10:45:13 UTC

Speech and Language services for children who need support with communication and interaction.

https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 11:00:16 UTC

Wonderful site related to all things SEND! Lots of information, news, activities you can do with your child at home, etc. Take a look!

Harrow Local Offer

mojo4310 — 2024-05-15 11:02:14 UTC

The borough's site which provides information about services for children and young people with SEND. LOTS of information - take the time to look through and get clued up on Harrow's approaches and services for young people SEND.

Online training and resources from everything from online safety to mental health and wellbeing.

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 13:19:12 UTC

Early Support Harrow - services and strategies for parents

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 13:21:20 UTC

Training, information and resources for parents relating to Mental Health, Wellbeing, Online Safety, Parenting, etc

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 13:26:22 UTC

Being a parent is a minefield of new experiences, and often some we didn't know we would encounter. Here are some links to guides, training and information for different areas of parenting and how to support your child on various aspects of their lives, from navigating friendships, to online safety and lots in between!

IPSEA - Legal information, training and support for parents of children with SEND

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 13:29:48 UTC

Training opportunities for SEND parents and carers, provided by Kent County Council. There are some free courses/guides which are online, and some paid if you'd like to access these.

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 13:31:22 UTC

Sometimes watching or having a quick read is the simplest way of finding out tips and information. Here are some links that might be useful for you.

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 13:32:51 UTC

Free course - Understanding specific learning difficulties (Maths, English, Etc)

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 13:34:54 UTC

Parents online guide to supporting children and young people with ADHD and Autism

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 14:05:52 UTC

Free course - Behaviour that challenges

mojo4310 — 2024-05-23 14:06:37 UTC

mojo4310 — 2024-06-06 08:48:06 UTC

New podcast: SENinTEN

Short ten minute, SEND based discussions. Listen on Spotify, Apple music, or Youtube.

https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/news/sensory-processing-podcast?utm_source=The%20National%20Autistic%20Society&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14550225_MKT_SB%20AP_EducationNL%2018.07.2024&utm_content=Autism%20Central%20button&Keywords=Autism%20Central%20button&dm_i=YA3%2C8NV0X%2C97UXGC%2CZXZQ7%2C1

mojo4310 — 2024-07-15 07:23:42 UTC

A series on Sensory Processing and the differences autistic people can experience.

mojo4310 — 2025-06-05 10:33:19 UTC

Wake Up Wednesdays is an amazing site hosted by The National College. I gives parents and school staff lots of information about online developments - such as gaming, emoji use, and staying safe online. There are LOTS of podcasts, posters and bitesize information to check out.

Autism Unpacked - podcasts and discussions for parents/guardians of autistic children

mojo4310 — 2025-06-05 10:37:41 UTC

Options Autism - a site that has lots of discussions around living with autism, and being a parent of an autistic child.

Podcasts for parents/guardians of autistic children

mojo4310 — 2025-06-05 10:39:09 UTC

Podcasts for parents and guardians of autistic children

Hearing other peoples' experiences can be a great way of finding out that you're doing okay! It can also give you ideas and information that you may not already know. Have a listen to some of these podcasts/discussions when you have a moment to yourself - maybe while driving, walking, or even doing the housework!

mojo4310 — 2025-06-05 10:43:06 UTC

ERIC website

mojo4310 — 2026-03-09 10:12:16 UTC

Brilliant website to support with toileting and toilet training for all children, including children with additional needs. Lots of resources, information sheets, videos and tips.

Tips on toilet sits Video

mojo4310 — 2026-03-09 10:13:26 UTC

Recorded ERIC webinar explaining how to train your child to sit on the toilet and RELAX. Great tips for parents and carers.

Bedwetting webinar Video

mojo4310 — 2026-03-09 10:15:02 UTC

Talking about bedwetting - information and tips on bedwetting for all children including children with additional needs.

Toilet Training Video for children with Additional Needs

mojo4310 — 2026-03-09 10:16:15 UTC

Webinar all about how to support a child to use the toilet, specifically for children with additional needs.