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Navy hub

Kids is proud to work alongside the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity to offer support to service families across the country.

 

 

What we do

The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) have partnered with Kids to provide a wide range of information and support for the Naval community.

Our service includes a range of regular online workshops and guides containing information on a variety of topics relating to SEND and pointers to other organisations who may be able to support you.

Scroll down to find out more.

 

 

Upcoming workshops

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Navy
17 Apr 2025

Coffee and Conn’egg’t Easter Session

For Navy/Marines families. Monthly drop-in for parents/carers of neurodivergent children to relax, chat, & share experiences.

Navy
24 Apr 2025

Behaviour Workshop

For Navy/Marines families. Discover strategies to tackle the unique challenges of parenting neurodivergent children.

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Navy
25 Apr 2025

Understanding me – Parent Carers

For Navy/Marines families. Discover strategies to tackle the unique challenges of parenting neurodivergent children.

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Sold out
15 May 2025

Riding the Rapids

For Navy/marines families. A 9 week course for parents/carers of children who are neurodivergent displaying behaviour that challenges.

Navy
20 May 2025

Behaviour Workshop

For Navy/Marines families. Discover strategies to tackle the unique challenges of parenting neurodivergent children.

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Navy
6 Jun 2025

Understanding me – Young People 13-18

For Navy/Marines families. Discover strategies to tackle the unique challenges of being neurodivergent.

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Navy
11 Jun 2025

Nurturing Anchors Programme

For Navy/Marines families. A 6-week course for parents of children with SEND to enhance your health and wellbeing.

Register your interest

If the workshop you are interested in isn’t currently available or you can’t make the workshops above then just register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as we release new dates.

Information and signposting

Knowing where to turn for information, advice, and support can be challenging. Check out our guides below for information about SEND and pointers to other services that offer a wide range of support for service families with disabled children.

Young carers: every child deserves to be just that – a child

Young carers take on big responsibilities, often missing out on childhood. Learn more about their challenges and how to support them.

SEND organisations in England

A range of useful services for SEND information and support in England.

SEND organisations in Scotland

Our directory of useful services for SEND information and support in Scotland.

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. Contact them directly to be referred.

Being a young carer

If you’re a young person taking care of a family member or friend, you’re probably balancing a lot, but we’re here for you.

Check out our Young People’s Hub for support and helpful information.

Resources for teens

These resources are designed to empower teens by cultivating resilience and self-confidence. Through interactive activities and guided reflections, they provide practical tools to help young individuals manage challenges and enhance their emotional well-being.

My reflections

Reflect on your experiences and highlights from the past year.

Circle of control

Recognise what’s within and out of your control and how to reframe challenges.

Energy map

Figure out what gives you energy and what drains you.

Resilience journal

Navigate challenges, reflect on growth and build inner strength.

Affirmations

Uplifting affirmations to boost confidence, positivity, and self-belief.

Building resilience

Explore what resilience is and how to build resilience.

Communication passport

Help others understand the best way to communicate with you.

Healthy coping skills

6 Healthy coping skills that will make you resilient.

SEND in Education

EBSA

Learn about EBSA, the signs, and how to support your child.

Autism

Masking

Learn about masking, the signs, differences in boys & girls, and how to provide support.

Signposting

Young carers: every child deserves to be just that – a child

Young carers take on big responsibilities. Learn about their challenges and how to support them.

SEND in Education

Understanding the SEND Code of Practice

Understand the SEND Code of Practice: a key guide on support and rights for children with SEND.

SEND in Education

SEND support in schools

Learn about SEND support in schools and how to ensure your child gets the support they need.

SEND in Education

SEND in Early Years

Discover support for children 0-5 with SEND: types of education settings, EYFS framework, and SENCO role.

SEND in Education

Post-16 education

Discover post-16 options for young people with SEND, such as further education and apprenticeships.

SEND in Education

Understanding EHCPs

Discover what an EHCP is, how it can support your child and how to apply for one.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Learn how anxiety affects children and young people with SEND and practical strategies to support your child.

SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Discover the different types of SEND and how to support children with SEND.

ADHD

ADHD

Learn about the signs of ADHD, the pathway to diagnosis and practical tips to support children with ADHD.

Autism

Autism

Learn about the signs of autism, the pathway to diagnosis and discover practical tips to support autistic children.

Scotland

SEND law in Scotland

Scotland has a distinct approach to SEND support with its own laws and approaches. This Guide introduces the landscape.

SEND in Education

School meetings

Attending a meeting about your child at school can be difficult. Find out how to get the most from school meetings.

Signposting

The Local Offer

Find out about your Local Offer, a directory of SEND services near you.

Signposting

SEND Glossary

Our jargon buster will help you get to grips with SEND terminology.

Naval young carers

Thanks to support from the Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity, Kids has been proud to have been able to work with and support young carers from the naval community.

That project has now come to an end but please check out our Fareham & Gosport Young Carers page where you will find links to a wide range of other services, both locally and nationally, that support young carers.