Special Educational Needs and Disabilities:
If your child has special educational needs, you are also advised to contact the Education Advisory team (EAT) to find out about registering your child with them. There are several ways in which they may be able to help you including Special Educational Needs Allowance (SENA) if you are in receipt of a Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA).
Local authorities have a duty to provide information, advice, and support to parents of children with SEND. If you think your child may have special educational needs, contact the SEN Coordinator (‘SENCO’) in your child’s school or nursery.
Contact your Local Authority if your child is not in a school or nursery. In England, most offer access to Independent Parental Supporters (IPSs) who are volunteers trained to provide individual support to parents.
For Government policies and support:
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Additional information, advice and support for parents, children and young people who have or may have special educational needs or disabilities includes the following.
IAS the Information Advice and Support Services Network provides a directory of support across England.
SNAP Cymru provides information, advice and support for parents, children and young people who have, or may have, special educational needs or disabilities.
Enquire in Scotland offers advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals. 
SENAC The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre provides support in Northern Ireland.
Additional/wider information is contained within the general topic area and the resources page:
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