The Naval Children's Charity
Supporting the children of naval families since 1825. Kids has partnered with The Naval Children’s Charity to offer free support to naval families with disabled children through our Family Support Online service.
SEND organisations in Scotland
This Guide highlights a number of high-quality organisations that provide a range of SEND information or support services for families in Scotland.
Local and national
There are many organisations providing SEND support in Scotland. From tiny local charities offering travel support to large UK organisations.
In this guide we focus on organisations that provide support for families across Scotland. So most are either Scotland-specific organisations or UK charities with a specific presence in Scotland and a strong understanding of the distinct laws and SEND processes in Scotland.
If you live in England then take a look at our directory of SEND organisations in England.
Enquire
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. The provide a helpline and a wide range of online guides.
Reach
Advice for young people about their rights to support with learning and to be included and involved in decisions about their education.
My Rights, My Say
Supports children aged 12 – 15 to use their rights to be involved in decisions about their learning and education.
Children's commissioner
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland is an independent champion with a duty to protect the human rights of children and young people.
LEAD Scotland
Lead Scotland is a national charity supporting disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services.
GIRFEC resources
Getting It Right For Every Child is the Scottish national approach to ensure the wellbeing of children and young people. This government webpage has all the official guidance and documents relating to GIRFEC.
SENSE Scotland
A Scottish charity and social care provider supporting people with complex needs. Provide direct support and signposting to help people find the information and support they need.
Capability Scotland
Capability offers care, support, and education for disabled children and young people in a wide range of locations across Scotland.
Contact Scotland
Contact are a UK-wide organisation that provides a dedicated Scottish Enquiry Line to help families with disabled children find the right information and support from early years to adulthood.