Useful Links

LOCAL

Blackburn with Darwen Local Offer:

https://www.bwd-localoffer.org.uk/kb5/blackburn/directory/localoffer.page

(Blackburn with Darwen Council – just call 01254 585585 and ask for the service you need)

Blackburn Carers: https://www.bwdcarers.org.uk/

 

SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service)

https://www.bwd-localoffer.org.uk/kb5/blackburn/directory/service.page?id=KhGzP74crd4&localofferchannel=0

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NATIONAL

Contact – for families with disabled children (up to age 25)

https://contact.org.uk/

Contact have a freephone helpline

(opening hours Monday – Friday 9.30am-5pm, except Tuesdays 10.15am-5pm)

Tel: 0808 808 3555

 

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education advice)

https://www.ipsea.org.uk/

Council for Disabled Children

https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/

 

MOVING ON (PREAPRING FOR ADULTHOOD 14+)

New Directions (careers service, up to 25 for SEND)

https://www.bwd-localoffer.org.uk/kb5/blackburn/directory/service.page?id=lePvgBx1N6c

 

BwD Adult Learning (includes short courses for adults with learning needs)

https://www.bwdlearning.org/

 

GLOSSARY/JARGON BUSTER

https://www.bwd-localoffer.org.uk/kb5/blackburn/directory/advice.page?id=fTegNc-9Am8