A doctor specialising in the health needs of babies and children.

Parent Partnership services provide support and information to parents and carers whose children have special educational needs. They provide neutral and factual support to help parents play an active and informed role in their child's education. Although funded by the LA, they provide a service to parents at arms length from the authority.

Employed by the school to support families whose children attend their school. Not all schools have them.

A health care professional that uses physical approaches to promote well-being. They often work closely with the OTs.

Home-based educational support for pre-school children with special educational needs.

A specially organised school for children who need different support. This may be because of illness, exclusion or any other reason.