Resources - For parents and carers

As a parent, remember that in carrying out functions under the Children and Families Act 2014, Local Authorities must have regard for:

• The views, wishes and feelings of the child, young person or parent

• The importance of the child, young person or parent's full participation in decisions

• The importance of the child, young person or parent being provided with the necessary information and support to participate

• The need to support the child or young person to achieve the best educational or other outcomes.

 The above is a summary of section 19 of the Children and Families Act 2014

• SENDIASS - Download their leaflet here.

• Camden Special Parent's Forum - Visit their Facebook page here.

• KIDS

• KIDS Independent Supporters

• SEND Reforms - Guide for parents

• What is the Local Offer? - An overview from the Council for Disabled Children

• Help in the Early Years - Contact a Family Factsheet

• Camden EHC Plan Template

• Camden EHC Plan Appendix B with consent - Only for requests from early years, school and college settings

• Camden EHC assessment process

• Camden Personal Budget Policy

• Camden Personal Budget Factsheet

• Camden MASH for parents and carers

• Camden Thresholds criteria for children's services in Camden

• Camden Early Years Intervention Team leaflet

• Camden ASD leaflet - pre-school

• Camden ASD leaflet - education provision

• Child Development Team (CDT) leaflets

• North and South Open Minded (formerly CAMHS) leaflet

• Contact a Family guide for parents - Growing up, sex and relationships

• Guide to continuing care for parents and young people

• Parent's guide to what to expect and when

• Skills for Health - How to be a great autistic individual employer

• Skills for Health - How to be a great personal assistant for someone with autism

• Thinking ahead - planning guide for families

• Camden Special Parents Forum Facebook Group

• Contact a Family

• Council for Disabled Children - Resources and Factsheets

• Disabled Children - A Legal Handbook (2nd edition)

• Disability Rights UK

• Family Fund - Grant giving charity for parents and families

• KIDS

• NHS Choices

• Government (DfE) list of independent and non maintained special schools (section 41 list)

• Preparing for adulthood website

• SENDirect

• Sibs - for brothers and sisters of disabled children

• Skills for Care information hub for individual employers and personal assistants

• Special Needs Jungle

• Special Needs Jungle SEND process flowcharts