Friends, Relationships & Community

These resources funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation,  ensure the voices of disabled people and their families are heard.
All the work has been coproduced with those who use services .

This short film from the British Institute of Human Rights has been developed to help children and young people understand their human rights and what to do if they are not respected.

It has been launched in conjunction with an interactive e-Book: Getting with the Act: Our Human Rights Act, which you can access here.

Family Footings introduces parents and carers to the benefits of using Person Centred Planning which can help improve outcomes for children with special educational needs. Parents can contact Family Footings to request free training in their school, children's centre or any other community setting.

Website from the Information Advice and Support Network has been developed to support disabled children and young people and those with SEN to understand their rights in accessing information, advice and support across education health and social care.

The Children and Families Act 2014 introduces a new SEND system. At the heart of these changes is a commitment to ensuring that children, young people and their families are at the centre of decision-making so that they achieve better outcomes.

This guide focuses on young people who are preparing for adulthood - those aged 14-25 who will be transferring from a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or are receiving support at college following a Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA).