Back to main websiteSEND Resources & Signposting
for more information in SEND take a look at the following booklets, guides, videos, podcasts, policies and signposting to services locally and nationally.
SEND one-minute guides
If you are working or volunteering with children with SEND in their family you may find our comprehensive suite of one-minute guides particularly useful; from EHC to Short breaks to SENART and much more.
Can your child’s vision impact their behaviour?
Sarah Pereira, occupational therapist, explains how vision problems can affect a child’s behaviour, academics, and more.
Does the child you workl with get frustrated with homework, avoid reading, or seem inattentive in class? Sometimes what looks like a focus or behavior problem is actually a vision challenge.
Understanding your child's behaviour
Information for parents of disabled children
This guide is for parents who have a child with additional needs
and who are worried about their child’s behaviour. You may
be concerned because your child is beginning to develop some
behaviour that challenges you, or already has behaviour that
challenges. They may have a recognised condition, be in the
process of getting a diagnosis, or you may be wondering if they
have additional needs.
Whatever the case, there are ways you can help your child and
a number of people and organisations who can support you. In this guide, we offer suggestions that may help, explain who else
can help and how, and where you and your child can
get support.
SEND Signposting
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Beat AutismVisit Beat autism
Wakefield service, offering 1-1 support for parents and children living with Autism as well as training and workshops for schools. Training will enable being able to see things through the eyes of an Autistic child, understanding how the child perceives the world and why they ‘behave’ as they do. Kids clubs also available in the local area.
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Down's Syndrome Support Groupvisit the website
A volunteer led local service for parents and professionals offering useful resources and local information such as events and groups.
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KidzawareVisit Kidzaware website
Offering educational programmes, training and consultancy for all children and adults with a disability
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Special Education Needs & Disability ServicesDownload resource
For a more comprehensive list of services, both nationally and locally, download the PowerPoint presentation with links to education specific support, information for siblings, funding and much more.
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Wakefield Parent Carer ForumWakefield Parent Carer website
An independent parent carer forum in April 2020 run by local parents. The forum is run by a group of parents who are passionate about making a positive difference to improve the quality of life for SEND families in Wakefield. Find out information on grants, short breaks, advice, access resources and more by clicking on the button.
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WASP (Wakefield Awareness Support Project) by kidsFind out more
WASP is a service with a unique approach to supporting the emotional well-being of children and young people. It’s aimed at children and young people dealing with anxiety and low mood due to an Autism Spectrum Condition or other neuro-developmental conditions, whether diagnosed or not.
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WESAILWESAIL SENDIASS website
Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information & Liaison Service A confidential service that covers Pre and Plus Working Support as well as Wakefield’s Local Offer, empowering individuals through the provision of information, advice, support and signposting on a variety of matters including education, health, social care, and leisure.
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WISSENDSSWISSENDSS resource
Wakefield Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Support Service has qualified, experienced teachers and support staff, who have all undertaken extensive training and gained additional qualifications in the educational needs of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). This team of specialists' support at all levels to enhance professional knowledge, skills and expertise based on the national and local education needs identified by schools for children and young people aged 0-25 years. This service is available to schools within the Wakefield District by emailing WISENDSS@wakefield.gov.uk.
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WISSENDSS ConnectWISSENDS leaflet
https://www.wakefieldparentcarers.co.uk/UserFiles/File/LA_Documents/WISENDSS-Leaflet-PDF.pdfWakefield Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Support Service also has a a parent support helpline called WISSENDSS' Connect. Signposting parents to local services and local support as well as any SEND queries they may have.
