Information and Links
Newsletters, Reports, Links
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Newsletters:
Here are copies of our latest Newsletters: Oct 07 March 08
Reports:
Annual Reports - see coupies of our annual reports Annual Report 2004 Annual Report 2005 Annual Report 2006 Annual Report 2007
Ofsted Reports - to see the most recent Springboard reports click Ofsted
Links to other organisations:
| Acorns | Support group for parents of hearing-impaired children. Elmfield House, 10.30-12 weekly on Wednesdays, term time. For details contact Sue Horne 0117 9038442 Buds (newly diagnosed) same contact as above |
| Afasic | Speech, language and communication impairments, helps children and young people, their families and the professionals working with them. Afasic is a recognised training provider and offers a range of services that include a helpline, publications, support groups, and membership. |
| National Autistic Society North Somerset branch | Local branch of NAS meets monthly in Clevedon. Newsletter available. For information contact Jackie Edwards 01934 876743. They have produce excellent resources and downloads.
Breakthrough Asperger Resource Base and Drop-in Centre on Fridays and Asperger Social Club on Thursdays, also in Clevedon. Meetings are term time only. |
| Info Autism | Helping you find services for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) across the UK. PARIS is provided by the National Autistic Society |
| North Somerset Crossroads Carers | The North Somerset Crossroads Carers Centre in Weston-super-Mare has been open since 1994 to offer support, advice and information to carers throughout North Somerset and a wide range of services. 1 Graham Road, Weston super Mare BS23 1YA tel 01934 411855 |
| Contact a Family | Contact a Family is a UK charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child. Many good links to other websites. |
| DANS - Dyslexia Association North Somerset | Meets 1st Wednesday of each month 7.30-10pm at Conresbury Methodist Hall. Further information contact Richard Phillips 01934 633109. |
| Down Syndrome Educational Trust | The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a registered charity, based in the UK, and a recognised leader into the development and education of individuals with Down syndrome |
| Down's Syndrome Association | Focuses on all aspects of living successfully with Down's syndrome and has a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups |
| Look West | Support Group for families with blind or visually impaired children. For details of parent support groups contact Helen Waters 0117 9655994. |
| Makaton |  Makaton is a unique language programme offering a structured, multi-modal approach for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills for people with communication and learning difficulties |
| Mencap website | |
| North Somerset Mencap Advice and Advocacy Service | Offers information, advocacy, help and advice to people with learning disabilities and their parents/carers. Tel 01934 517766 |
| North Somerset Council website | North Somerset Education Social Services, Children's Services and much more |
| Ofsted website | See copies of Springboard's Reports and local pre school and school reports |
| PACE - Parents & Carers of Children with Epilepsy | Meets monthly, 1st Tuesday in the month. Newsletter produced. Contact 0117 9511480 |
| SENSE Avon | Support group for children with single or dual sensory impairment. Woodside Family Centre, Kingswood, Bristol. For details of parent support groups contact 0117 9670008 |
| Supportive Parents (SPSC) | This is North Somerset's local Parent Partnership organisation based in Bristol. SPSC is a registered charity providing information and support for parents of children with special educational needs and interested professionals. North Somerset co-ordinators can be contacted on 0117-9897725. |
| Scope website | Information and support about cerebral palsy and related disabilities, many links to other support groups. |
| SureStart - National website | Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. It brings together, early education, childcare, health and family support
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