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SEND Family Hub

Kids is here to help you give your child the best start in life. With information, workshops, and one-to-one support we’re here for every disabled child – and for you.

What we do

Our SEND Family Hub is all about giving you the information, skills, and support you need to help your child thrive.

Our workshops are small group sessions on a range of topics led by experienced SEND professionals who will answer your questions and give you tips and techniques you can use to support your child.

When you need a little extra help our Family Support Online service provides you with your own personal SEND expert who’ll work with you one-to-one.

And take a look at our guides for bite-size information on a wide range of SEND topics.

Find out more

Family workshops

Our workshops offer expert support tailored to your needs. Get advice and guidance, share your experiences, learn techniques to support your family, and connect with other service families.

Each workshop is a safe and friendly space where you can connect with people who understand where you’re coming from. They are led by experienced SEND professionals, many of whom are parents / carers of disabled or neurodivergent children themselves.

A boy is kneeling in front of a sensory play tray. There is a woman next to him
Autism
3 Dec 2024

Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder

Find out about Autism and Sensory Processing Difference, how these affect children, and how to support them.

ADHD
12 Dec 2024

Autism & ADHD

Explore the differences and similarities between ADHD and Autism and discover strategies to support your child.

A boy is kneeling in front of a sensory play tray. There is a woman next to him
Autism
9 Jan 2025

Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder

Find out about Autism and Sensory Processing Difference, how these affect children, and how to support them.

ADHD
15 Jan 2025

Autism & ADHD

Explore the differences and similarities between ADHD and Autism and discover strategies to support your child.

A young girl sleeps in a bed
Sleep
22 Jan 2025

Sleep Support

Explore the science behind sleep, how SEND can impact, and strategies to support a better night’s sleep for you and your child.

A woman and a young boy are at a table drawing
Autism
3 Feb 2025

Demand Avoidance

Join our informative workshop designed for parents and caregivers of children with a Demand Avoidance diagnosis

A young woman pushes the corners of her mouth up with her hands.
Autism
11 Feb 2025

Masking

Masking is one of the main characteristics of autism in girls. Find out what masking is and how to support.

ADHD
14 Feb 2025

Autism & ADHD

Explore the differences and similarities between ADHD and Autism and discover strategies to support your child.

A young girl sleeps in a bed
Sleep
27 Feb 2025

Sleep Support

Explore the science behind sleep, how SEND can impact, and strategies to support a better night’s sleep for you and your child.

Family Support Online

Navigating the world of SEND can be confusing. Sometimes you need a little extra support. Our Family Support Online service pairs you with an expert SEND practitioner who will work directly with you to help you resolve the issues you’re facing.

From quick one-off help filling in forms to being by your side throughout a tribunal process, our Family Support Online practitioner will be your own personal SEND expert.

Prices for this in-depth personal support start at £30.

SEND Guides

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.

Understanding SEN

An introduction to Special Educational Needs. What are they? And what support might you be entitled to?

Who's who in SEND

You’ll come across lots of professionals during your SEND journey. Check our Who’s Who to find out what they do.

SEND Glossary

The world of special educational needs and disabilities is full of jargon and abbreviations. Our SEND glossary spells it all out for you.

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.

Signposting

Who’s who in SEND

A guide to the titles and roles of various professionals you might come across in your SEND journey.

Create brighter futures with disabled children

Childhood should be joyful.  Not defined by what disabled children and young people cannot do. That’s wrong.

Kids is on a mission to create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all  kinds of opportunities. Support Kids to create brighter futures with disabled children.