Family information directory

The Early Years Educational Effectiveness Team provides support, advice and guidance to people who work in early years and Playwork in Surrey. We're here for all of you and everyone that's interested in working with children too.You can: Visit our web pages for childcare professionals Subscribe… Read more

The Max Card is a free card designed to make days out more financially accessible for foster families and families of children with additional needs. It allows eligible families to access various activities around the country at a discounted rate. Applications in Surrey can be… Read more

Surrey Short Breaks for Disabled Children funds voluntary organisations and SEND schools to provide short break services including after school clubs, holiday schemes, homecare and more for children up to 18. Follow the link to the web page to browse the online short breaks brochure,… Read more

Adult Social Care services provided or arranged by Surrey County Council aim to help vulnerable adults to maintain their independence and promote their well-being. Adult Social Care can also assess the needs of carers who look after a vulnerable adult. Services are provided to people… Read more

A new support group for families with children with additional needs, running every Tuesday morning in Chertsey. Pop in for a coffee with or without your child and get the chance to socialise with other parents.  Read more

Portage is available to parents of children aged up to three and a half years with significant developmental or other needs. It is offered as a part of the specialist early education service.  The portage teacher or support worker will work through activities with you, supporting you… Read more

SESDA provides Individual advice for parents and teachers.  Public meetings with expert speakers.  Register of specialist dyslexia teachers.  Teachers’ Courses.  Regular Parents’ Support Meetings.  SESDA Library situated in Redhill Public Library. Helpline Read more

Appeer Community Interest Company has been set up to benefit girls and women with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other neurodiverse conditions and those around them, including their families and professionals, due to a lack of support, provision and understanding available in this field.  This not-for-profit organisation’s in… Read more

The Down’s syndrome Association is a charity whose aim is to support people with Down’s syndrome throughout their lives.  It provides information to parents and carers through its helpline and website on matters such as benefits, education, health, and social care. It also fundraises, offers… Read more

Positive Autism Support and Training provides support to families who have children with autism and associated conditions. Support and training they offer includes: Family Support - ranging from baby-sitting, advice on schools, advice on behaviour and more. They also offer advice on PDA (Pathological Demand… Read more