SEND Support

Information for children and young people (0 to 25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities from Somerset Council.

If you’re aged 16–24 and have an EHCP or SEND, a Supported Internship could be the perfect first step into work. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a local employer, build key skills, and grow in confidence – all with support from a dedicated job coach.

SENDIAS provide information, advice and support about Special Educational Needs and Disability for parent carers, children and young people (up to the age of 25). They aim to encourage children, young people and their parent carers to be part of decision making to improve education, health and care outcomes. The service is free, confidential and impartial.

The independent voice for families with children birth to 25 with additional needs or disabilities.

The National Autistic Society are here to help the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. Be it running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies on being more autism-friendly, they are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.

Autism Central is the National Peer Education Programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England. The programme is delivered by Anna Freud and commissioned by NHS England. We offer families education, coaching, and connection through resources, one-to-one peer support, and community events.