Support

What support is available for parents:

At Marsden Infant and Nursery School, we recognise that supporting a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) extends well beyond the school gates. To help you access the wider network of expert guidance available in our community, we have compiled a directory of external support services, local charities, and national organizations. A vital starting point for any family is our Local Authority’s Local Offer, which acts as a central hub for regional education, health, and social care services. Additionally, you will find links below to independent advocacy groups, family support networks, and specialised charities that offer confidential advice, practical toolkits, and peer-to-peer support for parents and carers.

Kirklees Local Offer: https://www.kirkleeslocaloffer.org.uk/ 

Kirklees Information Advice and Support Service (KIAS): https://www.kias.org.uk/

Carers UK https://www.carersuk.org/

National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/

I Can Talking Point https://ican.org.uk/i-cans-talking-point/

Look UK https://www.look-uk.org/

RNIB: https://www.rnib.org.uk/

Epilepsy Society: https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/

Sensory Occupational Therapy Services for parents https://www.locala.org.uk/services/sensory-occupationaltherapy-service/information-for-parents

ADHD and You: https://www.adhdandyou.co.uk/

Action on Hearing Loss: https://rnid.org.uk/ National Deaf Children’s Society: https://www.ndcs.org.uk/

British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

Dyslexia Action: https://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/

Mencap: https://www.mencap.org.uk