Local Offer

The Local Offer provides information for pupils and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and their parents or carers in a single place. It shows families what they can expect from a range of local agencies including education, health and social care. Knowing what is out there gives families more choice and therefore more control over what support is right for their child. To access more information, please visit the website www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/pupils-families-education/SEND/local-offer

External Agency Support

The Northamptonshire local offer to support children and families.

  • FACT Northampton: A support group for the families of children and young adults with ADHD
  • The ADHD Foundation: Work in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers, and other agencies to improve the emotional wellbeing, educational attainment, behaviour, and life chances of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related conditions.
    • www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
    • 0151 237 2661
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The Northamptonshire local offer to support children and families

James was diagnosed in 2005 with dyspraxia, a disability that can affect movement and coordination. His mother describes James' symptoms and the methods used...

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS): Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) supports children and young people up to the age of 18 in Northamptonshire, experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. The service offers a range of therapies delivered either individually or in groups, in partnership with families at a number of localities.
  • ASK NORMEN: Is a website for anyone with an interest in the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children, young people, and adults in Northamptonshire. The team aim to ensure everyone is aware of the services, training, and support materials that are available in the county. (age 11 to 25 years)
  • Service Six: Is a specialist provider of outcome-based professional therapeutic support and activity services for hard-to-reach disadvantaged children, young people, adults, and families in Northamptonshire.
    • www.servicesix.co.uk/
    • 01933 277520
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    • Their services include:
      • Youth Counselling and Adult Counselling
        For young people (aged 11-19, or up to 25 years with SEND).
      • The TARGET Project
        Targeting And Reducing Grooming, Exploitation, and Trading (of children and young people online)
      • The OPAL Project
        Supports young self-harmers (aged 10-18)
      • The New Leaf Project
        Support for people aged 16+ who are not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
      • Streetwise
        An anti-social behaviour and low-level youth crime reduction project.
      • East Northants Council Community Support and Counselling
        For children, young people, adults, and families (aged 5+ years) in East Northants
  • Young Minds: Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people
    • www.youngminds.org.uk
    • 0808 802 5544
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  • Young Northants: A range of mental health support services for young people in Northamptonshire
  • SANE: Work to improve quality-of-life for people affected by mental illness. They aim to combat stigma around mental illness, and to provide care and emotional support for those with mental health problems (and their families)
    • www.sane.org.uk/
    • 03003047000
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  • The Dyspraxia Foundation: Is a membership organisation that provides information and support to individuals and families affected by dyspraxia. It has a network of local support groups in England and Wales.
  • The British Dyslexia Association (BDA): Has been the voice of dyslexic people since 1972. They provide information, resources and training to support children to reach their potential. 

  • Information Advice Support Service (IASS) for SEND in Northamptonshire: Offer independent support for parents and carers of children with special needs
    • www.iassnorthants.co.uk
    • 01604 364772
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  • Northants Parent Forum Group: Parent and carer forum for families of children with additional needs
    • www.npfg.co.uk
    • 07745 249094
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  • Family Lives: Provide professional, non-judgmental support in all aspects of family life
    • www.familylives.org.uk/
    • 08088002222
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Downloadable Leaflets : A range of leaflets with further information and advice about topics including bullying, moving to secondary school and gangs.

Parent Channel  : Parentchannel.tv videos are divided into three categories - Learning, Wellbeing, and Behaviour.

This video gives you information about autism along with some of the work we do.

 

Contact Us

New Horizons Academy, 59-77 Sheep Street, Northampton,NN1 2NE
Tel: 01604 801320
Email: adminoffice@newhorizonsacademy.org.uk

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