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Providing support, information and advice for 16-25 year old disabled people in Derby and Derbyshire

Download : Disability Direct - The Stuff - Young Disabled People's Project (382kb)

SWAN UK is a project run by Genetic Alliance UK offering support and information to families of children with undiagnosed genetic conditions.

Download : Winter 2012 Newsletter of Swan UK (520kb)

After April 2013 much more money will be going directly to the school's budget. This money will be provided as a whole school resource which allows the school flexibility to: • Respond promptly and efficiently • Organise additional resources • Achieve the greatest benefits for all children with SEN.

Download : Funding Changes March 2013 (15kb)

Welcome to the latest edition of the Derbyshire Disability Sport e-newsletter, which gives a round-up of what is currently happening within the county as well as sharing information and good practice and celebrating the successes within disability sport.

Download : Derbyshire Disability Sport (108kb)

Newsletter January 2013

Download : Derbyshire Autism Services Group (2663kb)

This is a helpline for parents/carers who have concerns around special educational needs or exclusion from school. We provide free, confidential, impartial help and advice. The Helpline is now in operation on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

Download : Parent Partnership Helpline (86kb)

The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust is launching an exciting initiative to recruit a national team of Parent Champions. It’s looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping parents and carers of children with dyslexia and other difficulties with learning – and can give an hour a month to help families in their local community.

Download : The Dyslexia SpLD Trust (302kb)

Consultation Proposal - To Extend the Age Range of Hope Valley College to Develop Provision for Post-16 Pupils with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities

Download : Hope Valley College Consultation Proposal (20kb)

Travel advice for parents and carers of children on the Autistic Spectrum. We have created this book in conjunction with advice from the National Autistic Society, Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area and Bolton Kidz2gether.

Download : Airport Awareness (2234kb)

“A good question to ask any parent / carer involved with Parent Partnership, yet not such an easy question to answer. Speaking as a parent, let me explain my reasons for becoming a committee member.

Download : Why be a Parent Partnership management committee member? (33kb)

The factsheet explains the role of Derby and Derbyshire Parent Partnership in relation to the support offered to parents and carers both before and during the SEN and Disability (SEND) Tribunal process.

Download : Parent Partnership and Tribunals (51kb)

Exceptional holiday accommodation for people with disabilities, their families, friends and carers.

Download : Ellwood Cottages, Dorset (1945kb)

The NNPCF Steering Group, and members have been extremely active over the last few months. We all know how time is precious, so we thought we would provide a brief update of the different things where we have ensured that our parent carer voice has been heard.

Download : National Network of Parent Carer Forums (187kb)

Using Person Centred Approaches Within the Special Educational Needs System Week 1 Identify Dreams and Aspirations. Establish Outcomes to achieve that are positive and possible Week 2 Look at the unique gifts, skills and talents your child has Week 3 Develop a One Page Profile Week 4 Look at what is working and not working and identify actions Week 5 Person Centred Review – what to expect at the review, how to prepare and plan for your child’s (for families who want to know more about the review)

Download : Using Person Centred Approaches Within the Special Educational Needs System (129kb)

Need help managing your money? Struggling with debts? Have housing issues? Free appointments & drop-in sessions are being held in Ripley for families.

Download : Release (256kb)

Derbyshire Parent Forum Newsletter November 2011

Download : Derbyshire Parent Forum (250kb)

An Inclusive Education Guide for Families

Download : Family Partnerships for Inclusive Education (1244kb)

Our Futures is a family led movement which is simply trying to enable people who have disabilities to live a good life and to give their families peace of mind.

Download : Our Futures (867kb)

Newsletter giving up to date news

Download : National Autistic Society September Newsletter (409kb)

This guide is for the families of young people who have severe or complex additional needs or disabilities and who are about to move on to adulthood.

Download : Transitional Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities (3412kb)

Roundup of news and events around our County

Download : Derbyshire Disability Sport e-Newsletter (218kb)

Information about residential or day care for children with Special Needs

Download : Barnardo's Spring Hill School E-news (288kb)

Newsletter

Download : Good Practice Bulletin (174kb)

Born to Be Different - Special Needs Debate

Download : Channel 4 Debate (27kb)