'Kids' (previously SENDIAS) Help and advice for children with disabilities

NHS Sensory Checklist and Toolkit This is a Sensory checklist that you can use to identify areas of sensory sensitivity that you child might have. Use the sensory toolkit to find strategies which might support your child. Click on the 'Sensory Based Approaches' tab to locate these documents.

ChatHealth If you would are a parent or carer of a child aged 5-16, you can text a school nurse on 07520619376, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. They can offer confidential advice about lots of health issues including general health, child development, behaviour and toileting advice. If you are a parent or carer of a child aged 0-5, you can text a health visitor on 07520615293, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. They can offer confidential support regarding feeding, sleeping, child development and behaviour management issues. Messages are charged at your usual rate.

Hearing Difficulties: Hearing Tests The NHS provides useful information about hearing tests and how to spot if your child might have a hearing difficulty.

Vision Difficulties: Eye Tests The NHS provides useful information about eye tests and how to spot signs of an eye problem.