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The Freemantles Outreach team aim is to support pupils with autism and related difficulties within their school setting and the staff who work alongside them. They do this through school's visits, telephone, or email advice and through providing a range of training opportunities. Read more

Focus Surrey is a Saturday club in Cheam for children and young people with autism aged 2-16. The club runs September-December and February-May/June (dependent on where Easter falls). The club runs from 10AM-12noon for children aged 2-10, and then from 1PM-3PM for children and young… Read more

Face2Face offers a one-to-one free confidential befriending service for parents of children with a disability. All our befrienders are parents who have been trained to give the best possible support. We will offer one to one emotional support in your own home without any agenda… Read more

Cambian Pengwern College is a residential further education institution, offering 52-week placements, as well as day placements for students aged 16-25 living with moderate to severe learning disabilities. Read more

Yippee is YMCA East Surrey’s warm and welcoming playscheme for disabled children aged 5-11 with a wide range of disabilities and complex needs - including children who need 1:1 support – across East Surrey and West Sussex.  Yippee provides fun and inclusive activities for children, ensuring that they can play with friends… Read more

Side by Side Training aims to improve the understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) for parents, teachers or other professionals living or working with children or young people who have a diagnosis or are suspected of having PDA.  Online specialist coaching and face to face… Read more

The Autism Outreach service is commissioned by Surrey and is based at four schools across the county; Linden Bridge and Freemantle's visit primary schools, Limps field Grange and The Abbey visit secondary schools.  The outreach teams are made up of teachers and teaching assistants who… Read more

The group aims to bridge the gap between school and adult drama, specifically aimed at young people between the ages of 15 and 25. Read more

Literacy Lighthouse is an independent SEND consultancy service offering friendly and practical support to parents and practitioners (schools, nurseries, family centres) supporting children, 3-11 years, with a language, literacy and/or communication difficulty. It supports early identification through small group workshops, one to one surgeries, consultation… Read more

An informal, friendly, supportive, parent-led playgroup for parents and carers with children aged 0-11 years old with additional needs. For Epsom & Ewell Families. Come along with or without children. Regular visits from Surrey’s Early Support Team. £2 donation per family contribution towards refreshments.  Spaces… Read more