Useful Websites and Information

Doncaster Parent Voice

Doncaster Parents Voice ( DPVoice ) is run by parents of children with a variety of additional needs, we exist to support families with disabled children whenever they need us.

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Doncaster Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Doncaster Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides mental health assessments, therapy and interventions for children, young people up to the age of 18 years and their families or identified carers when the child and young person is experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties.

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Doncaster Council Families Information Service Families Information Service

Doncaster Council Families Information Service Families Information Service provides information, advice and guidance for parents, carers, practitioners, children and young people on a wide range of services and activities/events available in Doncaster and beyond.

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IPSEA

The leading charity in SEND law in the UK. 

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Doncaster SENDIAS

Offers free, impartial, and confidential information, advice, and support on educational, health, and social care matters (Phone: 01302 736920 | Email: sendias@doncaster.gov.uk).

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The SEND Service

Reach out to the council's internal team for direct inquiries

(Phone: 01302 737210 or 01302 737211 | Email: sen@doncaster.gov.uk).

Doncaster Parents Voice

A network run by parents of children with additional needs to support local families.

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National Guidance

Read the full breakdown via the government's SEND Guide for Parents and Carers.

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The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1530/contents

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Parents guide to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code Of Practice

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SEND Code of Practice

SEND Code of Practice

Jargon Buster

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