Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We Are Here To Listen And Support
We work with families primarily of ethnic minorities who have children with special needs and disabilities with the aim of helping them notice early signs of potential presentations, make sense of their children’s disabilities, and seek appropriate support and services.
Due to cultural and religious beliefs and practices, many people within the black communities find it hard to accept that their children have neurodevelopmental conditions and learning disabilities. These can sometimes be seen as taboos or curses which then make it extremely difficult for families to open up about their difficulties or seek support.
We provide practical support, such as assisting families in reading through complex paperwork, such as Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP) and Statutory Assessments, and liaising with schools and health professionals to ensure children and young people with disabilities’ needs are met.
We also provide emotional and psychological support to parents caring for children with special needs and disabilities because we understand how challenging this can be for them.