This is a difficult and confusing time for many families. Here are some links to sources of help and support that you may find useful from external, local providers.

Click here to find out how Durham County Council can help wit h your money.

Coffee Mornings

Every other week, there will a coffee morning in the lower hall for any parents who wish to stop for a short time and enjoy a brew with fellow parents. This will be hosted by the parents group and different members of staff will drop in each week to chat. Donated uniform will also be available at this time should any parents wish to have a look. It would be lovely to see lots of you there.

Making Changes Together in County Durham

Making changes together in County Durham are a group of experienced parent carer volunteers from County Durham and they represent the interests of parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities in County Durham.

For more information click here.

Fun and Food – Holiday Activities

Do you find the school holidays a struggle? Finding fun things for your kids to do that don’t cost the earth and paying for all that extra food or childcare.

Fun and Food provides free holiday activities with healthy snacks and meals for children and young people. Activities are provided by schools, voluntary and community sector groups, sport and leisure services and our Family Centres. Click the image below for further information.

Horden and Peterlee Six weeks holidays

Support for Families with Neurodiverse Children

We’re proud to share information about Durham SENDIASS’s free drop-in sessions for families with neurodiverse children. These sessions are open to everyone—no diagnosis is needed.

Families can access advice and support on:

· Health and wellbeing

· Education and care

· Local services and charities

It’s also a great opportunity to meet other families and professionals in a relaxed, welcoming environment.