Family Support Links
This page contains a number of useful links to documentation, advice and external websites. You can also contact Collingwood Family Support directly from the form at the foot of the page.
Northumberland Local Offer
The Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place. It shows families what they can expect from a range of local agencies including education, health and social care.
Adapt (NE)
Adapt (NE) is a registered charity. We are a community-based organisation providing services to people in North East England with the aim of promoting an inclusive society.
We aim to improve the quality of life of disabled people who have sensory, physical and learning disabilities or mental health problems; also people who are disadvantaged in being able to access services because they live in a rural location.
Northumberland Parent Carer Forum
Northumberland Parent Carer Forum is the Department for Education’s recognised parent carer forum in Northumberland. We work in partnership with the Local Authority, Health and Social Care services to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
Contact
A charity which provides support for families of disabled children from birth to 25, including a free helpline. The child can have any kind of disability or additional need and does not need to have a diagnosis.
IPSEA
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) offers free and independent legally based SEND information, advice, support and training on the SEND legal framework. Their website has a wide range of legal advice and resources.
SOS!SEN
A charity which provides support for families of disabled children from birth to 25, including a free helpline. The child can have any kind of disability or additional need and does not need to have a diagnosis.
Child Law Advice
Provides specialist advice and information on child, family and education law for parents, carers and young people in England. This includes free legal information on topics such as: exclusions, bullying, special educational needs, admissions and attendance at school.
Domestic Abuse
A page of information about the services Northumberland County offer relating to domestic abuse.
Northumberland Family Services
Information about the many different kinds of support which are on offer in Northumberland for children with special educational needs or a disability.
Domestic Abuse
A page of information about the services Northumberland County offer relating to domestic abuse.
Northumberland Family Services
Information about the many different kinds of support which are on offer in Northumberland for children with special educational needs or a disability.