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	Barnardos The UK's leading children''s charity, offering a range of support services for children, young people and their families.
	Becta official safety advice Becta leads the national drive to improve learning through technology
	British Dyslexia Association (BDA) The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. Their vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.
	CAMHS The intention of the website is to provide information and links for professionals from health, local authority and the voluntary sector who are involved in the development and delivery of child and adolescent mental health services.
	Contact-a-Family Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition.They enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis.
	Council for Disabled Children (NCB) NCB is a charitable organisation that acts as an umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England & Northern Ireland. Through working in partnership, sharing knowledge, resources and services they have created a powerful, authoritative and influential voice to improve the lives of children and young people.
	Department of Health The Department of Health's aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of England. Its work includes setting national standards and shaping the direction of the NHS and social care services, and promoting healthier living.
	Department for Children, Schools and Families - formerly DfES Three new departments were set up by the Prime Minister on 28 June 2007. They replace the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is responsible for improving the focus on all aspects of policy affecting children and young people, as part of the Government’s aim to deliver educational excellence.
Disability Rights Commission	DRC The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
	DoH web site
	Early Support Website This website is for anyone who works regularly with very young children and for families. It explains how the Early Support programme is facilitating better coordination of information and service delivery in response to the objectives set by the Government green paper Every Child Matters.
	Every Child Matters Website covering the governments aim for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to: be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being.
	Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) Is the campaign to get rights and justice for every disabled child. Disabled children, young people and their families have been left out for too long. EDCM is the campaign to put this right. We want all disabled children and their families to have the right to the services and support they need to live ordinary lives.
	Foundation for people with Learning Disabilities The Foundation works to promote the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families
	Government Office North West Representing Central Government in the North West
	Mencap Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
	National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society champions the rights and interests of all people with autism and ensures that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities.
	National Children's Bureau (NCB) NCB is a charitable organisation that acts as an umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England & Northern Ireland. Through working in partnership, sharing knowledge, resources and services we have created a powerful, authoritative and influential voice to improve the lives of children and young people.
	National Strategies Part of the department for children, schools and families
	NfER web site NFER has been at the forefront of educational research and test development for 60 years. Their research contributes to Government policy and their expertise is recognised nationally and internationally.
	NGfL web site
	Ofsted
	Parents Centre web site Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
	RNIB They are the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss.
	RNID They support deaf and hard of hearing people at home and at work and they offer courses for people who are interested in working with deaf people. They also support organisations who want to provide better services to their deaf and hard of hearing employees and customers.
	Semerc Leading UK provider of solutions for inclusion in education. Offering SENCOs, teachers and parents support for learners of all ages with special educational needs.
	Sense Sense is the UK's largest organisation for children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities.
	Sensorysoftware Using computers fow switch access, communication & literacy support. Approved CAP providers (Communication Aids Project)
	SEN Teacher Resources A website providing cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
	Surestart Sure Start is a government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by increasing the availability of childcare for all children, improving health and emotional development for young children and supporting parents as parents and in their aspirations towards employment.
	Teachernet
	Together Trust A charitable organisation, operating in the north of England and north Wales providing care, education, support and improved life opportunities for young people in need