Teenage behaviour (additional needs)
The path to becoming an adult is an exciting and busy time for teenagers. It is full of new experiences and challenges as teenagers begin to find out who they are and become more independent. It can also be quite a testing time for parents. Many will have to cope with the mood swings and arguments that come with raising a teenager. Once you’ve got through to your teen, it’s well worth it. Until then, if you are having a tough time coping, that’s totally normal. Here you can find all the guidance and support you need to get through this tricky but rewarding period.
Information from external websites
Family Lives have a helpful page on parenting a disabled child, with tips and advice from parent to parent. They also have a page on supporting your disabled teen through puberty.
Childline have a helpful page for your teen on living with autism. They also have pages for your teen on dyslexia and learning difficulties
The Mix also has a whole section to support your teen on learning disabilities and syndromes.
Behaviour
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation has lots of support for people caring for a child or young person with a severe or profound learning disability. If this is you, why not have a look at their information on
- understanding challenging behaviour in children
- finding the reasons for challenging behaviour
- positive behaviour support planning
- communication and challenging behaviour
- self injurious behaviour
- difficult sexual behaviour
- health and challenging behaviour
- children with severe learning difficulties and mental health
- the impact of caring on families
Contact for families with disabled children has a useful page on managing behaviour that challenges and a free guide to download on understanding your child's behaviour.
National Autistic Society has a section on behaviour full of practical information and tips.
The NHS has a page on dealing with challenging behaviour in children. If you have an older teen you may find the NHS page on dealing with challenging behaviour in adults helpful too.
You might want to look at the general resources on our teenage behaviour page.
Bullying
Contact for families with disabled children has a helpful page on bullying and a free guide to download on dealing with bullying.
National Autism Society also have a page focusing on bullying, cyberbullying and autism
You might want to look at the general resources on our teenage bullying page.
Anxiety
National Autistic Society have a helpful page on autism and anxiety for parents and carers. They also have a useful page on autism and OCD.
You might want to look at the general resources on our teenage anxiety page.
Self harm
National Autistic Society has a helpful guide for parents and carers on self harm and autism.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation has lots of support for people caring for a child or young person with a severe or profound learning disability, including self injurious behaviour
You might want to look at the general resources on our teenage self harm page.
Eating problems
Contact for families with disabled children has a helpful section on feeding and eating problems.
National Autistic Society also has a useful guide on autism and eating.
You might want to look at the general resources on our teenage eating problems page.
Relationships
Contact for families with disabled children has a useful page on teenage relationships and a free guide to download on growing up, sex and relationships
Childline has a section for your teen on living with a disability, including sex and disability.
The Mix has helpful information for your teen on disability and sexual confidence.
You might want to look at the general resources on our teenage relationships page.
Sleep
Cerebra, the charity for children with brain conditions has a helpful Sleep Advice Service. They have lots of free downloadable resources, including a sleep guide, sleep cards and the sleep tips booklet.
Contact for families with disabled children has a useful page on sleep problems and a free guide to download on helping your child sleep.
Family Lives has top tips from parents for parents on sleep advice for parents with disabled children.
Struggling and need to talk?
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation can offer telephone support to people caring for a child with a severe learning disability. Call 0300 666 0126 (Mon - Thurs 9am to 5pm and Fri 9am to 3pm)
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation can also offer online chat support for people caring for a child with a severe learning disability. This service includes carer's catch ups and behaviour chats.
National Autistic Society Helpline enquiry service provides impartial, confidential information along with advice for autistic people, their families, friends and carers. Call: 0808 800 4104 (10am – 3pm, Mon to Fri).
National Autistic Society also have a parent to parent emotional support line. This confidential telephone service provides emotional support to parents and carers of autistic adults or children. The service is provided by trained parent volunteers who are all parents of an autistic adult or child. Call: 0808 800 4106 (Leave a message and they will call you back.)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) and provides support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old.
Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line: 01883 340 922
Useful videos
You might find it useful to watch the Family Lives video living with disabled children
Childline has a helpful video for your teen on living with autism.
Helpful tools and apps
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation offer a guide could download and print on getting the right support for teenagers with severe learning difficulties and behaviour that is challenging.
Contact have a number of informative webinars, including -
Contact also have a podcast channel that you might find interesting.
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Online parenting guides
Surrey residents get free access to three online guides that include top tips from childcare, education and NHS health experts.
How to register
Registration is quick and easy. Go to the OurPlace website and use the access code 'ACORN' to get your free guides.
- Understanding your child 0-19 years
- Understanding your teenagers brain
- Understanding your brain (for teenagers only!)
The online guides have been written by experts and contain advice relevant to expectant parents, parents, grandparents and carers of children of all ages including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Access to the guides is unlimited with no expiry date, so you can return as and when you need and want to. Why not watch the Child and Family Health video to find out more.
Community support, courses and local help
Choose the area you live in for local services. Please note that due to coronavirus (Covid-19) very few community services are currently running.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
Barnardos Positive Parenting Service
Barnardo's aim to support parents/carers of children (6-18 years old) who have a diagnosis of, or who are awaiting a diagnosis of ADHD. This support and advice is delivered in either a 7 week or 8 week programme online via zoom, during school hours, or in the evenings.
Programmes
- The Nurturing Programme, delivered with ADHD as a clear focus, is for those parents/carers awaiting a diagnosis for their child. (8 week skills building programme).
- The Parent Factor in ADHD is for parents/carers of children that have an ADHD diagnosis (7 week skills building programme)
Referrals can only be generated by a professional, for example a GP, teacher or Family Support Worker, so if you think either of these programmes will help you please speak to your GP or your child's school.
Note for professionals: Children need to be registered with a GP in Surrey for a referral to Mindsight CAMHS to be made. To make a referral please use the secure portal.
Cygnet Programme
Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 with autistic spectrum condition. You can download a leaflet with more information. Visit the SEND Teaching School to find out more and register your interest. (choose Cygnet Programme to the right of PAP-P).
Contact online events
Contact are currently running a series of free online workshops for families with children who have additional needs. Why not have a look and see what's on offer?
Family Voice Surrey Events
Family Voice Surrey are running online events and chats. If you want to share ideas, talk to other SEND Parents/carers or just see a different face then have a look at what's on and register (details of how to register on website).
Qwell
Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND in Surrey to access online emotional wellbeing support.
The service is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell's counsellors are fully qualified and available from 12 noon to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, 365 days a year.
Parents Connect
Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme from Scope for parents and carers of young disabled people. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, sessions will be run online until further notice.
The service is free and for parents and carers who are aged 18 or over and the parent or carer of a young disabled person between the age of 0 and 18.
Group sessions with other parents and carers. Each session (approx 2 hrs) will:
- encourage you to talk to others in the group
- provide you with information about local and national services
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Please talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP, or visit Child and Family Health Surrey if you have any questions about your child's health and development.
If you are looking for information on any other aspects of family life, or are looking for local playgroups or childcare Please visit the Surrey family information service.
If your child has additional needs and you are looking for information and advice please visit Surrey's SEND local offer.
If you are worried about the safety of your child, please contact Surrey children's services children's single point of access.
Date published: 03 Mar 2021