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The Lodge is a small home run by Somerset Council offering a supportive, caring, and safe environment for children and young people aged 0-18 years. We provide daycare, overnight short…

The Elms is a small home run by Somerset Council offering a short break only service, with provision for up to 6 young people overnight. The age range for those…

The Zone Young Carers group meets in term time on a Wednesday evening from 5:30-7:30 pm once a fortnight. The group also meets in the holidays for fun days out.…

An interactive online resource offering evidence based advice and information for families in crisis, as well as advice and top tips on how parents can support themselves and their children…

The Virtual School is a Somerset Council service that supports children and young people aged 0 to 25 who have acute and complex educational needs. We work alongside children, young…

Super Saturdays are small-group weekend activity sessions for neurodivergent and SEND young people who benefit from a calmer environment, smaller groups and a little extra understanding. Run by Rama Life…

At Enemy of Boredom Academy we believe every young person deserves a fresh start and a future filled with purpose. Our unique approach combines nurturing support, industry-led vocational training, and…

Somerset Council Alternative Provision Framework approved provider To find out more, read our page Alternative Provision Framework. Company background TLC Live is one of the longest-established online tuition providers in…

Our group is for those families who like to spend time with their own and other children, making friends, playing, talking and having fun. All who attend are responsible for…

A group of families from Taunton and all across Somerset who home educate our children. We are a big, friendly diverse bunch and there’s a lot happening locally. We have…

For people in the Bridgwater area who home educate or who are seriously considering home educating their children.

Somerset Council Alternative Provision Framework approved provider To find out more, read our page Alternative Provision Framework. We provide trauma-aware, equine-assisted alternative education and therapeutic support for children and young…

The FOREST Programme (Families, Opportunities, Resources, Early Years Support Together) is an early intervention proactive, evidence-based approach to safeguarding children. It aims to improve early outcomes for children and families.…

An experienced and highly qualified school teacher, offering an exceptional online tutoring service. I have over twenty years’ experience of teaching in schools and colleges across the UK, most recently…

Blackberry Meadows Equine Therapy, Learning and Development. We specialise in working with individuals with neurodiverse conditions, special educational needs and disabilities, school based anxiety, emotional and behavioural needs in a…

The National Disability Card makes it easy to show others that you have a disability, helping you to navigate venues and events with ease. It’s accepted at 600+ locations in…

Connect Somerset have a collection of valuable online learning resources for parents, carers and grandparents worth £100 per person. Previously known as #LearnForLove. This service is commissioned by Somerset Council…

The SEND Navigator’s role is to help families of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in Somerset to: access good quality information signpost to people who can help support…

Delivering training in-person and online across Somerset. With 30 years of professional and personal experience. A background in health and social care, early years, and primary education, gives me a…

Somerset Council Alternative Provision Framework approved provider To find out more, read our page Alternative Provision Framework. A pupil is eligible for alternative provision if they: Have been permanently excluded…