Information and Links
Newsletters, Reports, Links
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Newsletters:
Here are copies of our latest Newsletters: Nov 08 June 09 Feb 2010
Reports:
Annual Reports - see copies of our annual reports Annual Report 2004 Annual Report 2005 Annual Report 2006 Annual Report 2007 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report 2009
Ofsted Reports - to see the most recent Springboard reports click Ofsted
Links to other organisations:
Useful websites
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is the North Somerset Parent Participation Forum, for families who have children with complex additional needs |
An open invitation to all parents or carers of children with complex additional needs living in North Somerset Welcome! We would like to invite you to join our participation network. You can do this by email to enquiries@nsppf.org.uk or by calling the Supportive Parents information and support line on 0117 9897725. Who we are - a friendly network of parents and carers of children with complex additional needs aged 0-19 living in North Somerset. What we want - a voice in how services for our children are shaped and delivered locally.There’s more about what we do on this website, plus a message board where parents can exchange views and information about local and national services |
| Acorns Family Resource | Support group for parents of hearing-impaired children. For details contact The Sensory Support Service , Elmfield House • Greystoke Avenue • Westbury on Trym • Bristol • BS10 6AY Telephone: 0117 90 38442 • Text: 0781 050 6669 |
| Afasic | Speech, language and communication impairments, helps children and young people, their families and the professionals working with them. Afasic is a recognised training provider and offers a range of services that include a helpline, publications, support groups, and membership. |
| National Autistic Society North Somerset branch | Local branch of NAS meets monthly in Clevedon and Weston. Newsletter available. For information contact Liz Kelly 01934 628287 Branch Mobile:-07765 232622. They have produced excellent resources and downloads. |
| Info Autism | Helping you find services for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) across the UK. PARIS is provided by the National Autistic Society |
| North Somerset Crossroads Carers | The North Somerset Crossroads Carers Centre in Weston-super-Mare has been open since 1994 to offer support, advice and information to carers throughout North Somerset and a wide range of services. 1 Graham Road, Weston super Mare BS23 1YA tel 01934 411855 |
BADSS |
We are an active parent led support group with around 150 members. Our aim is to enhance the lives of people with Downs Syndrome, their families and care givers in Bristol, Bath and surrounding area. We organise and run events for all ages from new born to young adults. We are also willing to share our experiences and knowledge, we are confident one of us will be able to offer help. This ranges from the simple help and reassurance of bring up children to helping get access to and resources from health and education Professionals and local Authorities |
| Contact a Family | Contact a Family is a UK charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child. Many good links to other websites. |
| Down Syndrome Educational Trust | The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a registered charity, based in the UK, and a recognised leader into the development and education of individuals with Down syndrome |
| Down's Syndrome Association | Focuses on all aspects of living successfully with Down's syndrome and has a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups |
| Hop, Skip and Jump | A play and support centre for children with special needs and their families based in Kingswood, Bristol |
| Look | Support Group for families with blind or visually impaired child. |
| Makaton |  Makaton is a unique language programme offering a structured, multi-modal approach for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills for people with communication and learning difficulties |
Mencap is the voice for learnign disability. Every day, we support thousands of parents, carers and people with a learning disability to lead a full and valued life. Provides support for children and adults with a learning disability, their families and their carers. It is affiliated with the Royal Society Mencap which is the United Kingdom's largest charity working with children and adults with a learning disability |
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| North Somerset Council website | North Somerset Education Social Services, Children's Services and much more |
| Ofsted website | See copies of Springboard's Reports and local pre school and school reports |
| Epilepsy Action | National charity supporting children and adults with epilepsy. |
| SENSE | Support, advice and information for deafblind children and adults. |
| Supportive Parents (SPSC) | This is North Somerset's local Parent Partnership organisation based in Bristol. SPSC is a registered charity providing information and support for parents of children with special educational needs and interested professionals. North Somerset co-ordinators can be contacted on 0117-9897725. |
| Scope website | Information and support about cerebral palsy and related disabilities, many links to other support groups. |