Useful Phone Numbers and Addresses of Education Organisations

Advisory Service Centre for Education
Information about state education for parents of school age children - exclusions, bullying, admissions appeals etc.
Tel: 0808 800 5793
Address: Unit 1B, Aberdeen Studios, 22 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2DQ
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/

AQA
Examination Board
Tel: 01483 506 506
Address: Stag Hill House, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XJ
http://www.aqa.org.uk/

Berkshire Maestros
Provides school music lessons to pupils in the borough.
Tel: 01189 012 370
Address: Stoneham Court, 100 Cockney Hill, Reading, RG30 4EZ
http://www.berkshiremaestros.org.uk/

Childline
Free helpline for children and young people.
Tel: 0800 1111
http://www.childline.org.uk/

Coram Children's Legal Centre
Legal advice and representation for children, parents and carers.
Tel: 0808 802 0008 (free phone)
Address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/

Contact-a-Family
Advice, information and support for parents/carers of disabled children.
Tel: 020 7608 8700
Address: 209-211 City Road, London, EC1V 1JN
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/

Department for Education and Skills
Government department with responsibility for schools/education.
Tel: 0870 00 2288
Address: Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/

Disability Law Service
Free legal advice for disabled people and their carers.
Tel: 0207 791 9800
Address: 39-45 Cavell Street, London, E1 2BP
http://www.dls.org.uk/

Disability Rights Commission
Promotes equality of opportunity for disabled people.
Tel: 0207 543 7000
Address: 3rd Floor, Fox Court, Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HN
http://www.drc-gb.org/

Down's Syndrome Association
Information and support for people with Down's Syndrome, their families and carers.
Tel: 0845 230 0372
Address: 2a Langdon Park, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PS
http://www.dsa-uk.com/

Dyslexia Institute
Assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia.
Tel: 01784 222 300
Address: Park House, Wick Road, Englefield Green, Surrey, TW20 0HJ
http://www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk/

Dyspraxia Foundation
Information on coping with dyspraxia and support groups.
Tel: 01462 455 016
Address: 8 West Alley, Hitchen, Herts SG5 1EG
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/

East Berkshire College
Local FE college, with campuses in Langley, Maidenhead and Windsor.
Tel: 01753 793 000
http://www.eastberks.ac.uk/

Edexcel
Examination Board
Tel: 0870 240 9800
Address: One90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH
http://www.edexcel.org.uk/

Education Business Partnership
Work experience, links between schools and local businesses.
Tel: 01628 637 348
Address: c/o Altwood School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU

Education Otherwise
Support and information for parents who are educating their children outside of school.
Tel: 0845 478
Address: Education Otherwise, PO Box 325, Kings Lynn, PE34 3XW
http://www.education-otherwise.org/
eomailenquiry@education-otherwise.org

Home Education Advisory Service
Advice and support for families educating their children at home.
Tel: 01707 371854
Address: PO Box 89, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6AN
http://www.heas.org.uk/

Independent Panel for Special Educational Advice
Free advice and support on appealing to the SEN tribunal and representation.
Tel: 01394 935 446
Address: 6 Carlow Mews, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EA
http://www.ipsea.org.uk/

Independent Schools Council
Information, inspections, complaints, scholarship advice for independent schools.
Tel: 020 7766 7070
Address: St Vincent House, 30 Orange Street, London, WC2H 7HH
http://www.isc.co.uk/

Kidscape
Advice and support for victims of bullying and abuse.
Tel: 08451 205 204
Address: 2 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W ODH
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/

Local Government Ombudsmen
Investigation of complaints about the council.
Tel: 0845 602 1983
Address: Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP
http://www.lgo.org.uk/

MENCAP
Support for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Tel: 020 7454 0454
Address: 117-123 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0RT
http://www.mencap.org.uk/

MIND
Support for people with mental health problems.
Tel: 01634 708 765
Address: 15-19 Broadway, London E15 4BQ
http://www.mind.org.uk/

National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth
Advice for parents/carers of academically able pupils.
Tel: 024 7657 4213
Address: The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/giftedandtalented

National Association for Special Educational Needs
Promotes the education, training and development of those with SEN.
Tel: 01827 311 500
Address: 4/5 Amber Business Village, Amber Close, Amington, Tamworth, Staffs, B77 4RP
http://www.nasen.org.uk/

National Autistic Society
Advice and support for people with autistic spectrum disorders and their parents/carers.
Tel: 0207 833 2299
Address: 393 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG
http://www.nas.org.uk/

National Blind Children's Society
Supports parents/carers of visually impaired children and young people.
Tel: 01278 764 790
Address: Bradbury House, Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BW
http://www.nbcs.org.uk/

National Children's Bureau
Multi agency network of professionals with an interest in children's health, education and social care.
Tel: 0207 843 6000
Address: 8 Wakely Street, London, EC1V 7QE
http://www.ncb.org.uk/

National Deaf Children's Society
Support and information for deaf children and their parents/carers.
Tel: 0808 8008880
Address: 15 Dufferin Street, London, EC1Y 8UR
http://www.ndcs.org.uk/

National Extension College
For students not in school and wanting to take GCSE and A Level exams.
Tel: 01223 400 350
Address: The Michael Young Centre, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, CB2 2HN
http://www.nec.ac.uk/

National Parent Partnership Network
Advice for parents or carers of children with Special Educational Needs
Tel: 0207 843 6058
Address: 8 Wakley Street, London, ECIV 7QE
Email: nppn@ncb.org.uk
http://www.parentpartnership.org.uk

Network 81
National network of parents working for properly resourced inclusive education for SEN pupils.
Tel: 0870 770 3262
Address: 1-7 Woodfield Terrace, Stanstead, Essex, CM24 8AJ
http://www.network81.org/

OCR
Examination Board
Tel: 01223 553 998
Address: 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU
http://www.ocr.org.uk/

Ofsted
For advice on nursery complaints, school inspections, etc.
Tel: 020 7421 6800
Address: Alexandra House, 33 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6SE
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/

Parentline Plus
Help and support for parents on a variety of issues including bullying.
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Address: 520 Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TL
http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/

Parents for Inclusion
Network of parents of children with disabilities and SEN, offering training and support.
Tel: 0800 652 3145
Address: Unit 2, Ground Floor, 70 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL
http://www.parentsforinclusion.org/

SCOPE
Advice and guidance for people with cerebral palsy.
Tel: 020 7619 7100
Address: 6 Market Road, London, NW7 9PU
http://www.scope.org.uk/

Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
Parents/carers of children with SEN can appeal to the tribunal against decisions made by the LEA.
Tel: 0870 241 2555
Address: Procession House (Upper Ground West), 55 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JW
http://www.sendist.gov.uk/

Tourettes Syndrome Association
Family networking and other services to help people with TS and their families cope with TS.
Tel: 0845 458 1252
Address: PO Box 26149, Dunfermline, KY12 7YU
http://www.tsa.org.uk/

Town Twinning
Links with schools/exchanges.
Tel: 01628 639 557 (Kevin McGarry)
Address: 10 Cadogan Close, Holyport, Berkshire, SL6 2JS
http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/twinning.htm

Traveller Education Service
Supporting schools to ensure access to education for and regular attendance of traveller children.
Tel: 01189 774 910
Address: Wescott Annexe, Wescott Road, Wokingham
http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-youth-education/school-learning-community/teaching-and-learning/whole-school-issues/race-equality-and-minority-ethnic-achievement/traveller-education/

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