Slough Borough Council

Useful Links

Useful telephone numbers

Special Education department - 01753 787676

Helpline for other education services - 01753 875700

Slough information on services for children - 01628 660098

Voluntary organisations and support groups

Advisory centre for education (ACE) - free advice on all educational issues - 020 7354 8321

Africa projects partnership - 01753 546709

Association for spina bifida and hydrocephalus - 01753 555988

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder alliance (ADHD) - 020 7380 1261

Autistic society - for families of children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and related problems - 0118 959 4594

Berkshire Blind society - 0118 987 2803

Deaf children's society - 01628 676169

Dyslexia association - 0118 966 2677

Dyspraxia foundation - 0118 926 9390

Down's Heart Group - a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome - 0845 166 8061

Down's syndrome association - 020 8682 4001

I Can - for children with speech impairment - 0870 010 4066

Independent panel for educational advice (IPSEA) - a national charity offering advice and support on special needs to parents - 0800 184 016

MENCAP Slough society for mentally handicapped children and adults - 01753 580801 or 543160

Network 81 - information and advice on assessment, statements and the code of practice - 01279 647415

Scope - organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy - 0800 626216

Telecare Made Easy - launched by the Disabled Living Foundation, it aims both the public and professionals and gives impartial advice and information on telecare.