Additional support
Everyone needs support as they go through school and their career. We’ve pulled together sources of help and advice for parents, carers and anyone who needs additional support.
How we can support you
Our careers advisers offer support to everyone, including parents and carers. They can help your child prepare for life after school and explore what the future might look like.
To arrange an appointment with your child's careers adviser, contact their school. Or, you can speak to our friendly team by calling 0800 917 8000.
Get resources and support
Support in education and work
Supported internships
Find out about supported internships for young adults with a learning disability, autism, or both.
Your rights as a parent or carer
Enquire explains children's rights to get support in education and how to work with your child's school or nursery.
Supporting disabled people and carers
A national charity which supports disabled people and carers with learning, befriending, advice and information.
Your child's rights to be heard
This organisation helps young teens with additional support needs to say what's important to them about support at school.
Advice throughout education
Find out what learning and support young people should get during their education, from early years to leaving school.
Get involved with decisions
All young people should be listened to in decisions about education. REACH can help understand your rights to support.
Support for families
Find local support
The quick search on this page can show you hundreds of local organisations supporting disabled children and families.
Support with parenting
A national parent-led charity for parents and carers. Their family courses offer techniques to help make parenting easier.
Autism support for families
Helping autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. There's family support including a specialist phone line.
Support during transitions
Support your child through change
This tool helps you support your child towards leaving school, or other changes. It covers life skills, planning and benefits.
A parent and carer network
A supportive network for parents or carers of young people with additional support needs as they move to young adult life.
Prepare for leaving school
This website has been put together with parents, for parents, to help prepare for your child's transition from school.
Resources for your child
Prepare for big changes in life
An online tool helping young people get ready for changes, such as leaving school, starting a job or changing health services.
Insights and information
Find resources for children, young people and anyone who supports them. They include videos by families, and a jargon-buster.