The Plymouth Local Offer.
The Plymouth online directory has information for everyone in the community. Services and support in the directory will help people to access local public services such as transport, leisure centres, schools and libraries. There is a specific section for SEND services and support in Plymouth. Other Local Authorities will have a Local Offer, simply search Local Offer and your Authority name.
www.plymouthonlinedirectory.com
PIAS (Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND)
They offer information, advice, signposting and support for families with children with SEND.
Friends and Families of Special Children
For activities and support for families with children and young people with additional needs and their siblings.
Plymouth Parent Carer Voice
The Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV) brings together parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Plymouth.
National Autistic Society Plymouth
Plymouth Autism Parents’ Support Group monthly meetings
Is your child on the autism spectrum?
Why not come and join our new free support group?
Share your ups and downs, and maybe find out how other parents are doing it. Sleep, school, behaviour, and eating can all be challenges.
Contact Ellie Scott, email NASplymouthadultaspergersbranch@nas.org.uk for times, dates and more information.
Cornwall Parent Carer Council
The Cornwall Parent Carer Council brings together parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Cornwall.
Devon Information Advice and Support DIAS
DIAS have a dedicated team offering legally-based and easily accessible information and advice about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They support parents, carers, children and young people with SEND and our service is impartial and confidential.
Advice Plymouth – www.adviceplymouth.org.uk
Contact a Family – www.cafamily.org.uk
Scope – https://www.scope.org.uk
Cerebra – www.cerebra.org.uk
Family Fund – www.familyfund.org.uk
Sense – http://www.sense.org.uk
CHICKS – http://www.chicks.org.uk/
Sibs – www.sibs.org.uk
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation – www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
Carers UK – www.carersuk.org
Down’s Syndrome Association – www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
PECS – www.pecs-unitedkingdom.com
Makaton – www.makaton.org
The National Autistic Society – www.autism.org.uk
Carers Trust- www.carers.org
Preparing for Adulthood – www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk
Local Sports Clubs
| The Rock | Climbing | therockplymouth@gmail.com | |
| Plymouth Life Centre Indoor Bowls | Bowls | 01752 707504 | www.hugofox.com/community/plymouth-life-centre-indoor-bowls-club-15434 |
| Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club | Swimming | 01752 509917
01752 240938 |
enquiries@pisces-club.co.uk |
| Special Olympics | Multiple Sports | 01752 201918 | info@ymcaplymouth.org.uk |
| Plymouth Fusion | Wheelchair Basketball | community@plymouthfusionwheelchairbasketball.com | |
| Horizons Plymouth | Sailing | 01752 605800 | info@horizonsplymouth.org |
| Plymouth Argyle | Football | eoin.donovan@pafc.co.uk | |
| Exim Dance (18+) | Dance | 07864 168663 | classes@eximdance.org.uk |
| Keyham Kolts Autism Active | Football | 07400 009905 | brianireland1@gmail.com |
| Improving Lives Plymouth | Basketball Boccia
Football Walking |
01752 201766 | ilp@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk |
| Ocean City PFC | Wheelchair Football | Oceancitypfc.co.uk | |
| Plymouth Life Centre | Multiple Sports | 01752 606900 | www.plymouthactive.co.uk/centres/plymouth-life-centre/ |