Useful Links

Useful websites - click on the logo's below to link directly.

Other Regional Hubs contacts / websites - please click here

	ouio	Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties
		I CAN works to support the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children with a special focus on those who find this hard: children with speech, language and communication needs
		ryip' 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
		p[# 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
		Part of the department for children, schools and families
		'o Ofsted inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.

	h ;k	Somerset Parent Partnership Service offers independent information, advice, guidance and support for parents/carers of children with special/additional educational needs (SEN/AEN).
		6j4rj This website provides a one-stop-shop to Somerset Local Authority's Education and Individual Services (EIS). You will find everything you need to know about the Children and Young People's Directorate range of support for access to education, via Somerset's 'Graduated Response' to the needs of our children and young people.
		The National Strategies website.

		Within this website you can find out more about how the Transition Support Programme is progressing.
		This website is for people with learning disabilities, family carers, learning disability partnership boards, regional programme boards, self-advocacy groups, front line professionals, managers and anyone who works with, or comes into contact with, people with learning disabilities.
		The South West Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (SW RIEP) was set up by authorities in June 2006 as a “hub” to drive innovation and progress against regional priorities and to share information and knowledge in conjunction with other public sector bodies and support agencies.
		. The Audit Commission is an independent watchdog, driving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in local public services to deliver better outcomes for everyone.