Find support, local & national
Links to amazing charities, services and support in Slough, close to Slough, and nationally.
Find Local Support
Slough Local Offer
Every local authority must publish a Local Offer explaining:
- SEND education support
- Health services
- Social care support
- Activities and services for children and young people
Slough Information, Advice and Support Service
Slough’s SEND IASS provides:
- Free, impartial advice for parents and carers
- Help understanding SEND law and processes
- Support preparing for meetings or appeals
The Autism Group
Based in Maidenhead, they provide:
- Special interest clubs for autistic children and young people aged 9–25, held on Saturdays in central Maidenhead
- Free TAG talks and workshops giving parents insight and simple strategies to support their young person
- Parent support through coffee and chat sessions across East Berkshire, plus 1-to-1 help via TAG@Home
Autism Berkshire
Founded in 1990, Berkshire Autistic Society is the leading autism charity in the area, delivering training, specialist services, and leisure activities.
Schools and SENCos
For many families, the first step is:
- Speaking to the school special educational needs coordinator (SENCo)
- Discussing concerns with teachers
- Requesting meetings to review support
Schools should be able to guide parents towards additional services where needed.
Slough Children First
Owned wholly by Slough Borough Council, Slough Children First provides social care and support services to children, young people and families.
Slough SEND Parent Carer Forum (us!)
We provide:
- Peer support and advice from other parents and carers
- A path for you to have your say in Slough and Berkshire's SEND support and governance
- Support with navigating key SEND services
Find National Support
IPSEA
The Independent Provider of Special Education Advice offers free, independent legal advice on SEND law, EHCPs, appeals and tribunals.
- Expert advice on your rights
- Tribunal support
- Template letters & guides
- Helpline & email advice
Contact
Contact for families with disabled children is a leading charity for families raising disabled children.
- Free helpline & listening ear service
- Parent-to-parent support
- Practical guides & financial help
- Local groups & events
Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity offering both practical and emotional support.
- Information on rights & benefits
- Education & employment advice
- Campaigning for better inclusion
- Parent support services
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is a UK charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health, with parent guides and a helpline.
- Advice on anxiety, school refusal & emotional wellbeing
- Parent guides & helpline
- Crisis support information
SOS!SEN
SOS!SEN is an independent national helpline for special education advice.
- Free confidential telephone support
- Help securing the right educational provision
- Advice on SEN processes
Family Fund
Family Fund is a UK charity working with government and various SEND services to support families in various ways.
- Grants for low income households
- Free virtual workshops online
- Advice and information on SEND services and financing guidance
