Family information directory

Network 81 is a charity that supports, advises, and trains parents and carers about the education of children with special educational needs and disabilities. An advocacy service is available to support parents during meetings, to work out the best support for the child. Read more

ACE give independent, practical advice and information on state education in England, including a confidential telephone adviceline on subjects including exclusions, school admissions, special educational needs, attendance, and bullying. Read more

The Arbours Association provide psychotherapeutic support for individuals with serious emotional problems. They provide innovative residential and individual psychotherapy and training through therapeutic communities, a Psychotherapy Service and training programmes. Read more

A free club for young people where you can meet friends in a safe place, take part in a wide range of fun activities, get help with things that are important to you and develop key life skills.  For young people in school Year 7, 8 and… Read more

Surrey Online School (SOS) provides a mix of education technology including live online lessons to a range of pupils up to the age of 25 across the county. It aims to make the best teaching available to all students in Surrey, irrespective of background or location.… Read more

Direct Payments are one form of managing a Personal Budget allocated to an individual within their Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan. They are paid to the individual, meaning that they can take control of the funding that is made available to arrange the services,… Read more

The Family and Childcare Trust is a registered charity which aims to make the UK a better place for families, through research, campaigning, and information provision, and working with government, employers, and parents to reduce pressures on family life.   Read more

Aimed at developing social skills, communication, play and learning for children and young people with autism.  The Children's Club is for 5–11-year-olds and held on a weekday evening. Read more

Guide Dogs offers a range of services to children and young people with a vision impairment and their families including: Specialist Family Support Service providing information, advice, and guidance, to parents/guardians of children with a vision impairment. Specialist Education Support Service providing information, advice, and… Read more

The RGA works to improve the quality of life of people with dwarfism and their families by providing support, advice, representation & information. The RGA offers a helpline, medical officer, publications, events & information for medical professionals. Read more