Where to get parenting advice and support

Below are some places and organisations you can get advice and support if your child has special educational needs or disability (SEND).

The local offer for SEND sets out the support available in Buckinghamshire for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEND.

Get clear, accessible information and discover services, support and activities available to you and your family.

Positive parenting tips by the NSPCC .

Topics include:

• understanding your child’s needs
• how can I set boundaries?
• rewards and discipline
• keeping your cool
• building positive relationships
• who can I talk to?

The SEND Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) team is at arm's length from Buckinghamshire Council. They can help you to find accurate and impartial information about SEND and the law.

The Bucks SENDIAS Service has a range of information available. If necessary they can be contacted via their clickable contact form.

In addition to their contact form there is also a live web chat available during the following times during school term time:

• Mondays 1pm to 3pm
• Fridays 10am to 12pm

The live chat will be available by clicking the red button on their webpages during the times stated above.