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SEN Inclusion Support Service (SENISS)

SENISS is a small team of specialist teachers who support and advise schools in the identification and teaching of children with the more frequently occurring needs. This includes specific difficulties with literacy, numeracy or language as well as general learning difficulties. SENISS teachers carry out specialist assessments and work with more...…

Name:
SENISS
Address:
Children, Young People & Learning
Borough of Poole
The Dolphin Centre
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 262277
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Formal Assessment Team

We are responsible for carrying out the statutory assessment process for special education needs (SEN). We regularly monitor and review the progress of children with special educational needs and the help that they receive in pre-school, nursery and school. Relevant Links: Formal Assessment Team - Information Guide Statutory Assessment - more...…

Name:
Formal Assessment Team
Address:
Children, Young People and Learning
Borough of Poole
Dolphin Centre
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 262278
E-mail:
integrated.services@poole.gov.uk
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Young Carers' Officer

Provide support and practical assistance. Run support groups where young carers can meet others in a similar situation. 

Name:
Ted Webster Family Centre
Address:
Borough Of Poole Council
519a Ashley Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH14 0BD
Telephone:
01202 261550
Mobile:
07824 521210
E-mail:
m.harris@poole.gov.uk
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The National Deaf Children's Society

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. Today there are 1.6 million children in the UK experiencing hearing loss. We believe that every deaf child should be valued by society and have the same more...…

Name:
NDCS Head Office
Address:
15 Dufferin Street
London
Postcode:
EC1Y 8UR
Telephone:
0808 800 8880
E-mail:
helpline@ndcs.org.uk
Website:
www.ndcs.org.uk/
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Headway Dorset

Voluntary organisation: day/rehabilitation centre; Psychology; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; alternative therapies; support group & carers group; Information & advice; community support workers; group and individual work. Community befriending scheme; for people with acquired brain injury and their carers.

Name:
Headway Dorset
Address:
Unit 22
Albany Park
Creekmoor
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH17 7BX
Telephone:
01202 606560
Mobile:
07870 490334
E-mail:
office@headwaydorset.org.uk
Website:
www.headwaydorset.org.uk/
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Motor Neurone Disease Association - East Dorset and New Forest Branch

Fund raising events and open meetings. Leaflets, advice, Volunteer visitors. Monthly get-togethers for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) are held at Barton on Sea and Canford Magna - contact the organisation for further details MND Association operates a national helpline MND Connect on 08457 626262 or e-mail enquiries@mndassociation.org more...…

Name:
Motor Neurone Disease Association - East Dorset and New Forest Branch
Address:
Motor Neurone Disease Association
54 Lagland Street
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1QG
Telephone:
01202 668923
E-mail:
mndconnect@mndassociation.org
Website:
www.mndedorsetandnforest.org.uk
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Sign-it!

Sign It! provide communication support to facilitate communication to those currently disadvantaged. The organisation operates an 'outreach centre' facilitating access to services and service providers for any member of the deaf and disabled community who request their support, be it assistance with paperwork, telephone calls, arranging appointments or just for more...…

Name:
Sign-it!
Address:
158-160 Stanley Green Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 3AH
Telephone:
01202 668007
Mobile:
07939 828722 (Emergencies only)
E-mail:
sign_it5@hotmail.com
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IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice)

IPSEA is a registered charity offering free and independent advice to parents of children with special educational needs in England and Wales on: local authorities’ legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs; exclusions of children with special needs/disabilities; actions or inaction by local authorities and/or schools more...…

Telephone:
0800 018 4016
Website:
IPSEA Website
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ACE Education Advice and Training

We offer a comprehensive range of advice and information on education issues. Our information is based on current education law and guidance and covers state funded education for children aged 5-16 years in England only.

Address:
36 Nicholay Road
London
Postcode:
N19 3EZ
Telephone:
0300 0115 142
E-mail:
enquiries@ace-ed.org.uk
Website:
ACE Website
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Time4me - Parent And Carer Drop In Sessions

Free, friendly drop in session for parents and carers who live in Poole and care for a child with a disability, special education needs (SEN) or concerns about exclusion from school. You can sit and chat with other parents over a cup of tea/coffee and representatives from local voluntary groups more...…

Name:
Quay Advice Centre
Address:
18 Hill Street
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1NR
Telephone:
01202 261933
E-mail:
parentpartnership@poole.gov.uk
Website:
www.boroughofpoole.com/.../pooleparentpartnership
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