Organisations
Organisations
Every organisation with services listed on this site.
438 organisations
Abbey Green Nursery School
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Business
ABLEize
A large UK disability and mobility resources directory, built by a wheelchair-using founder.
Government
Access to Work
A government scheme helping people with a physical or mental health condition or disability get or stay in work.
Charity
Accessible Inclusive Music
A registered charity (1203866) founded in 2021 by a music teacher whose son has cerebral palsy, run by volunteers with backgrounds in teaching, music, SEND and disability. Delivers free, fully accessible musical opportunities for disabled children and young people, and those with additional needs, online and through community partnerships across West Yorkshire and beyond - no fixed premises.
Independent school
Ackworth School
An independent day and boarding school in Wakefield district - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Addingham Primary School
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Information service
ADDISS
Information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Charity
Affinity Trust
A learning disability charity supporting people to lead fulfilling lives. Also operates in Bradford, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Charity
Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees
Support, advice, information and advocacy for older people and their carers.
Parent carer forum
Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource (AWARE)
A parent-run peer support group for families of autistic children and young people across the Airedale, Wharfedale, Bradford and Craven areas. Runs events and activities, helps families navigate health, education and social care services, and welcomes families whether formally diagnosed, awaiting diagnosis, or self-identifying - no formal diagnosis required.
NHS trust
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - Children's Services
Children's clinical services delivered by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust from Airedale General Hospital and the Child Development Centre in Steeton, near Keighley - including audiology, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech and language therapy.
All Saints C Of E Primary School Ilkley
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
All Saints Church of England Primary School
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Business
Alpha May Care First (Wakefield)
Home and community-based care for children with care needs or disabilities.
Mental health charity
Anna Freud
Supporting children and young people's mental health for over 70 years, combining science with lived experience.
Appleton Academy
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Specialist school
Appletree School
A specialist residential school in Westmorland and Furness for boys and girls aged 6-12 with SEMH needs - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Business
ARTventurers Halifax
Creative art classes, events and parties for young children, run by Victoria across Halifax, Queensbury and Cullingworth.
Ashlands Primary School
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Further education college
Askham Bryan College
A land-based further education college in York with a genuine Inclusive Services / Learning Support team for students with EHCPs and SEND - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district post-16 placement.
Parent carer forum
ASpire - supporting the autism community
A Bradford-based support group for parents and carers of children and young people up to 25 years old with autism and Asperger's.
Business
Assist Home Care Ltd
Personalised home care for children and young people with learning disabilities and additional needs, delivered at home and in the community. Based in Bradford, also serving Wakefield.
Atlas Community Primary School
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Community Interest Company
Autism Arena CIC
A Leeds-based CIC supporting families of neurodivergent children and young people to access funded, practical support - helping families understand their child's needs, navigate health/education/social care services, and become stronger advocates, while supporting carer wellbeing. Funded partly through a separate workplace-training arm.
Baildon CE Primary School & Nursery
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Baildon Glen Primary School
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Bankfoot Primary School
A mainstream school in Bradford, publishing its own SEND Information Report / Local Offer as required by law.
Barnardo's
The UK's largest children's charity, running the West Yorkshire Neurodevelopmental Early Support Service (WYNESS) from its Horsforth base.
Charity
Barnardo's Bradford Parenting Cygnet Service
Barnardo's runs Bradford's Cygnet parenting programme, a free post-diagnostic course for parents and carers of children aged 5-18 with an autism spectrum condition: six 2.5-3 hour sessions covering autism and diagnosis, communication, sensory issues, and understanding and managing behaviour, plus workshops on sibling support and puberty.
Charity
Barnardo's ETS Yorkshire
A Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills centre in Bradford city centre for young people aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP), offering vocational qualifications, English and Maths, work experience and preparation for adulthood in a smaller, more supported setting than a large college. Explicitly welcomes SEND and EHCP specialist support.
Mainstream school
BBG Academy
A mainstream secondary school in Kirklees, part of Resilience Multi Academy Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Charity
Beamsley Project Charitable Trust
A registered charity (701574) providing fully accessible self-catering holiday accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales, near Skipton (about 20 miles from Bradford) - a group centre for up to 24 guests and a separate holiday cottage, both with wheelchair access and supplementary equipment, for disabled and disadvantaged individuals and families.
Charity
Beat
The UK's eating disorder charity - support for anyone affected, their friends and family, and professionals worried about someone in their care.
Charity
Beat Autism
A local charity providing information, support and groups for families with autistic children and young people, based in Ossett.
Business
Beekay Healthcare Ltd
A specialist in complex care, learning disability and challenging behaviour, working with children aged 10+ in their own homes. Based in Leeds, also serving Wakefield.
Specialist school
Belmont School
A specialist SEND school in Lancashire run by Acorn Education and Care Group - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact. (Address per GIAS is more current than Bradford's own listing, which still shows a previous site on Peel Street.)
Mainstream school
Benton Park School
A mainstream secondary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
BFB Labs
The company behind Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage, an NHS-partnered therapeutic app for children with anxiety, available free in areas commissioned by the NHS.
Charity
Body Image Coach
A 6-week psychoeducational programme for early-onset eating difficulties and body dysmorphia, delivered as pre-recorded animated workshops completed flexibly at home, with separate programmes for ages 11-16 and 16-25. Fully funded across West Yorkshire (WYCA and the Big Lottery); educational support, not clinical treatment - screening and safeguarding checks required before enrolment, and not suitable for those in active eating disorder or BDD treatment without their treating team's agreement.
Council service
Bradford Best Start in Life / Family Hubs
Bradford Council's network of Family Hubs (East, West, South, and Keighley/Shipley) offering free local support for families from pregnancy through to age 19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND) - pregnancy and baby support, early years and school readiness activities, parenting help, and specialised SEND activities and guidance. No single address - a network of hubs across the district.
NHS trust
Bradford CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team, assessing children and young people for autism (age 7+) and ADHD (age 5+, in an education setting), up to their 18th birthday. Younger children are referred to the Child Development Centre instead.
NHS trust
Bradford Carers Hub (BDCFT)
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's Carers Hub at Horton Park Health Centre, supporting unpaid carers including young carers and parent carers, not just adult carers of adults - checked directly against a real young carer's account of being supported by the service.
NHS service
Bradford Chat Health
A confidential NHS text messaging service for young people aged 11-19 in Bradford to contact a school nurse about health, emotional wellbeing or any other concern.
Council service
Bradford Children and Families Trust
Bradford Children and Families Trust delivers Bradford Council's statutory children's social care, including specialist support for disabled children and the first point of contact for concerns about a child's welfare.
Bradford Children and Families Trust
The organisation running children's social care services for the Bradford district, including social care Personal Budgets following a social care assessment.
Council service
Bradford Children Missing Education Team
Bradford Council's Children Missing Education team tracks and follows up children of statutory school age who are not on a school roll or receiving suitable education, to make sure they're found a place.
Council service
Bradford Children's Community Support Team (CCST)
CCST provides short-term (up to 12 weeks), in-home support for families of children and young people with a diagnosed disability or identified SEND: a Behaviour service for children whose behaviour challenges the family, and a Sleep Clinic for children with severe sleep disturbance. Referrals come via a SCIL Team Specialist Teacher or Children's Social Care.
Charity
Bradford City FC Community Foundation
The charitable foundation of Bradford City AFC, running a disability football club (Bradford City Disability FC, formed 2017) providing professional coaching for people aged 6 to adult with varying disability levels, plus satellite disability sessions across the district.
Further education college
Bradford College - Progression to Learning and Work
Bradford College's dedicated department for students with SEND and EHCPs aged 16-25 - Foundation Learning courses (Skills for Independence, Skills for Employment), Supported Internships in partnership with DFN Project SEARCH, and specialist facilities, focused on independence, English, maths and work experience.
Council service
Bradford Community Play and Activities Development Service
Bradford Council's play team runs the Play Partner project, supporting children with additional needs and vulnerable children to access mainstream play and leisure services, and helping schools and community groups run inclusive, accessible play sessions for children aged 5-11.
Council service
Bradford Council Childcare and Early Education Finder
Bradford Council's online finder for registered childcare and early education providers, including for 3 and 4 year olds' funded early education places.
Council service
Bradford Council Children's Sensory and Physical Needs Service
Bradford Council's Sensory and Physical Needs Service supports children and young people with a hearing impairment, vision impairment or physical needs, through specialist teaching, habilitation and outreach teams.
Council service
Bradford Council Direct Payments
Bradford Council's Direct Payments service pays money directly to families so they can arrange and manage their own care and support for a child or young person with an assessed social care need, instead of the council arranging services for them.
Council service
Bradford Council Disabled Facilities Grant
Bradford Council's Adaptations Team administers the Disabled Facilities Grant, which helps fund home adaptations (like ramps, stairlifts or accessible bathrooms) for disabled children and adults to live safely and independently at home.
Bradford Council Education Safeguarding Team
Bradford Council's team covering safeguarding in out-of-school education settings - tuition centres, clubs and other unregistered settings children and young people attend outside of school.
Council service
Bradford Council Home to School and College Travel
Bradford Council's statutory home to school and college travel service assesses and arranges transport support for children and young people who are unable to walk to their nearest suitable school or college, including for those with SEND.
Council service
Bradford Council Housing Options
Bradford Council's free, confidential Housing Options service assesses entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, helps find accommodation for people in priority need, and gives general housing advice.
Bradford Council SEN Team - Personal Budgets
Bradford Council's SEN team, who handle requests for a Personal Budget as part of a child or young person's Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.
Bradford Council Shared Care
Bradford Council's Shared Care scheme - a team of approved 'link carers' who offer short breaks to children aged 0-18 with complex disabilities and health needs, giving families a break and children new experiences and friendships.
Council service
Bradford Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO)
Bradford's Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) helps bring social care and SEND systems together, equipping social care staff to engage with schools and support Education, Health and Care needs assessments where a child is open to social care.
Charity
Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure (BDSL)
A registered charity (1014622) providing disabled people across the Bradford district with high-quality sport and physical activity, including clubs and activities specifically for children and young people with a disability.
Charity
Bradford District and Craven Mind
An independent local mental health charity running Youth in Mind, a range of free mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people aged 5-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven - including Kooth (anonymous online counselling, 11-18), Hospital Buddies, and crisis helplines (Safe Spaces, Guide-Line, Night OWLS).
NHS trust
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies
A free and confidential NHS talking therapies service (formerly My Wellbeing College), run by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, for anxiety, depression, low mood and stress - for people aged 16 and over registered with a Bradford or Craven GP. Self-referral accepted.
NHS trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's speech and language therapy service for children, assessing and supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
NHS trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - Community Dental Services
Community dental services for people who cannot access routine dental care through a general dentist, including children with additional needs, delivered from Horton Park Centre, Bradford.
NHS trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - Community Health Services
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's community health services for children and young people, including health visiting (0-5) and podiatry (foot health), delivered across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.
Council service
Bradford Early Years Inclusion Funding
Early Years Inclusion Funding (EYIF) is allocated by Bradford Council's EYIF Panel to schools and Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) settings, to support 2, 3 and 4 year olds with emerging SEND (assessed as needing SEND Support, without an EHCP yet) who are taking their funded early education hours.
Council service
Bradford Educational Psychology Service
Bradford's Educational Psychology Service gives guidance and advice on child development and learning for children and young people aged 0-25, including underachievement, behavioural difficulties and home-based difficulties affecting school, and carries out EHC needs assessment work and targeted annual reviews on behalf of the council.
Council service
Bradford Families SEND Support Team
Bradford's Families SEND Support Team runs Portage, a home visiting educational service for pre-school children (0-3) with additional needs, working in partnership with parents to make play and learning fun, support transition to nursery or school, and give advice on inclusion strategies.
Council service
Bradford Independent Travel Training
Bradford Council's Travel Training Team teaches young people with SEND the practical skills to travel independently to school, college or work - building confidence, safety awareness and route knowledge, and reducing reliance on assisted transport.
NHS trust
Bradford Learning Disabilities Primary Care Support
Support for young people with learning disabilities to access primary care (GP) services, delivered by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Council service
Bradford Leisure Card (Passport to Leisure)
A discounted-membership scheme (formerly Passport to Leisure) giving reduced admission to Bradford Council leisure centres, theatres and other venues, for disabled people, low-income households, over-60s and other qualifying groups. Children £1.50/year, adults £3/year.
Council service
Bradford Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service (MNHES)
MNHES provides education for children of compulsory school age in Bradford district who can't attend school because of illness or health needs, including teaching on hospital wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary and Airedale General Hospital, and outreach teaching at home, other venues or online, with evidence of ongoing support from a health professional.
NHS trust
Bradford NHS Nursing Team for Children in Care, Youth Justice Service and Care Leavers
A specialist nursing team supporting the health needs of children in care, young people in the youth justice system, and care leavers in Bradford, based at Westbourne Green Community Hospital.
Charity
Bradford Perinatal Support Service (Family Action)
Family Action's perinatal support service for parents in Bradford experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties during pregnancy or in their baby's first years.
Charity
Bradford PHAB Club
A voluntary youth club (part of the national Phab charity) bringing disabled and non-disabled children and young people together for shared youth club experiences, running weekly during school term time in West Bowling, plus holiday activity camps.
Bradford Preparation for Adulthood and CTLD Front Door Team
Bradford Council's team of social workers, community care officers and occupational therapists supporting young people aged 16-25 with a learning disability or profound physical disability to prepare for adult life - covering employment, independent living, community inclusion and health.
Bradford Preparing for Adulthood - Pathways to Employment
Bradford Council's hub connecting young people with SEND to routes into employment - supported internships, traineeships, apprenticeships, work experience and SkillsHouse - as part of Preparing for Adulthood.
Council service
Bradford Resourced Provisions Service
Resourced Provisions (RPs) are specialist units within mainstream Bradford schools for children and young people with an EHCP who need more support than SEN Support to access mainstream education - run either by the school (School Led) or the council (Local Authority Led). They cover communication/interaction (including ASD), SEMH, SLCN, physical and complex needs, plus Enhanced Nursery Placements for severe/profound learning difficulties, across dozens of named primary, secondary and nursery settings district-wide.
Bradford Safe Places Scheme
Bradford's local scheme, part of the Safe Places National Network - registered venues across the district that agree to offer help if someone is anxious, scared, or feels at risk while out and about.
Charity
Bradford Samaritans
The Bradford branch of Samaritans, offering free, confidential emotional support 24/7 to anyone struggling to cope, with no age restriction.
Council service
Bradford School Exclusions Team
Bradford Council's School Exclusions Team, supporting families when a child faces suspension or exclusion from school.
Council service
Bradford SEND Assessment and Support Team
Bradford Council's SEND team handles Education, Health and Care needs assessments and plans (EHCPs) for children and young people aged 0-25 who need more support than SEN Support alone, including annual plan reviews and personal budgets.
Bradford SEND Parent/Carer Ambassadors
An informal network of parents/carers of children with SEND in the Bradford district, coordinated by the SEND Transformation and Compliance Team, who help identify and address barriers for SEND families and sit on SEND workstreams and the SEND Board to make sure the parent/carer voice is heard.
Bradford SEND Short Breaks Team
Bradford Council's team that assesses need and arranges Short Breaks (clubs, groups, holiday activities, and Duke of Edinburgh Award) for children and young people aged 0-18 with SEND across Bradford district.
Charity
Bradford SENDIASS (Barnardo's)
Bradford's statutory SEND Information, Advice and Support Service, delivered by Barnardo's - free, impartial, confidential advice for parents, carers, children and young people on SEND matters including EHC needs assessments and plans. A separate, distinct service from the Calderdale and Kirklees SENDIASS (delivered by Family Action).
Bradford Social Communication Interaction & Learning (SCIL) Team
Part of Bradford's Specialist Teaching and Support Service (STaSS) - specialist teachers and practitioners supporting mainstream schools and early years settings across Bradford to identify and meet the needs of children aged 0-25 with SEND, covering Early Years, Communication and Interaction, Learning Support, and Social Emotional and Mental Health.
Parent carer forum
Bradford Stronger Together
A community support group for families of children with additional needs in Bradford, empowering parents and carers and reducing loneliness and isolation - includes a regular coffee morning for parents.
NHS trust
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Children's Services
Children's clinical services delivered by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital - including paediatric audiology (birth to 18) and the Child Development Service.
NHS trust
Bradford Transition Nursing Team
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Transition Nursing Team, based at St Luke's Hospital, supporting young people with health needs to move from children's to adult health services as part of preparing for adulthood.
Council service
Bradford Youth Justice Service
Bradford's multi-agency Youth Justice Service, working with children and young people aged 10-17 involved in the justice system. A high proportion of young people in the youth justice system have unaddressed SEND, so assessments include education and health specialists identifying learning needs, speech/language/communication difficulties, or neurodivergence.
Council service
BradStarz - Bradford District SEND Youth Voice
Bradford Council's SEND Youth Voice group (BradStarz), giving children and young people with SEND a real say in shaping local services, through regular meetings.
Business
Brain in Hand
A mobile app and human coaching service - "a coach in your pocket" - to help plan your day and manage anxiety.
Parent carer forum
BREATHE (Autistic / ADHD) Parent Support Group
A peer support group for parents and carers of autistic children and children with ADHD in Bradford.
Specialist school
Brian Jackson College
An independent alternative-provision school in Kirklees, run by Fresh Futures (NCC) - most pupils have an EHC plan - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP/referral rather than direct family contact.
Mainstream school
Brighouse High School
A mainstream secondary school in Calderdale - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
British Deaf Association
The UK's national Deaf-led membership organisation, representing Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL).
Council service
British Sign Language Interpreting Service (BSLS)
Bradford Council's British Sign Language Interpreting Service, based at the Morley Street Resource Centre, providing BSL interpreters for deaf people and their families.
Charity
Brook
Brook is a national young people's sexual health and wellbeing charity, running the free, confidential Ask Brook helpline, text and webchat service for under-25s across the UK.
Specialist school
Brooklands School
A community special school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
BUMPY Ltd
A children's charity providing on and off-road motorcycle training across West Yorkshire for over 30 years.
Voluntary
Calder Community Squash
Uses squash to bring people together from all walks of life, with a mixed-ability programme.
NHS trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
NHS hospital trust running community and clinical services across Calderdale and Huddersfield.
Further education college
Calderdale College
Further education college with dedicated tutors, bespoke facilities and local partnerships - runs the DFN Project Search supported internship for young people with learning disabilities.
Council service
Calderdale Council
Delivering 24 hour council services to residents, businesses and visitors in Calderdale.
Family support service
Calderdale Family Hubs
Family Hubs across Calderdale offering antenatal clinics, baby and toddler groups, day-care nurseries, family learning and parenting support.
Transport
Calderdale Transport Operations Team
Oversees home to school transport across Calderdale - applications, appeals, routes, and independent travel training.
Calibre Audio
A national charity providing free audiobooks to children and young people who find reading print difficult.
Specialist school
Cambian New Elizabethan School
A specialist SEND school in Worcestershire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community)
Camphill Wakefield is an independent specialist further education college for young people aged 16-25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan and moderate to severe learning disabilities, on a 38-acre site outside Wakefield, recruiting from several West Yorkshire local authorities.
Private supported living provider
Care Angels (Batley) Ltd
CQC-registered supported living for young people 16+ and children 0-18 with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities or sensory impairments, including looked-after children and care leavers - based in Batley, listed on Wakefield's own Local Offer.
Private company
Care Dynamics (Yorkshire) Limited
Care Dynamics (Yorkshire) Limited is a CQC-registered domiciliary care provider based in Shipley, supplying care and support staff for children, young people and adults, including those with learning disabilities and autism, 24 hours a day.
Private home care agency
Caremark Wakefield
Local franchise of the national Caremark home care network, offering domiciliary care, respite and children's home care alongside support with leisure activities, school/college attendance and companionship.
Charity
Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire
Britain's leading carer support charity, working to transform the lives of unpaid carers.
Charity
Carers Wakefield and District
Local charity giving advice, support, training and social groups for carers across the Wakefield district, including a dedicated Young Carers programme and support for young adult carers from age 17.
Charity
Carers' Resource
Carers' Resource is a Yorkshire charity giving emotional and practical support, information and advice to unpaid carers of all ages across Bradford, Craven, Harrogate and Selby, including dedicated support for parent carers and young carers.
Charity
Caudwell Children
Caudwell Children runs the Caudwell International Children's Centre, the UK's first purpose-built autism assessment centre, offering NICE-aligned, multi-disciplinary autism assessments for children aged 4-11, referred by a professional.
Specialist school
Cedar House School
A specialist SEND school in North Yorkshire, run by Witherslack Group - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Cerebra
A national charity providing research, education, information and support to improve the lives of children with brain-related conditions.
Charity
Changing Places
Changing Places is the national campaign and locator map for fully accessible toilets with hoists, adult-sized changing benches and enough space for a disabled person and up to two carers, for people with profound and multiple disabilities.
Private company
Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapy
Chatterbug is a Leeds-based speech and language therapy provider for children with speech, language and communication needs, offering assessment and 1-2-1 therapy at their clinic, in schools, at home or online.
Charity
Childline
A national charity providing free, confidential support and advice to children and young people.
Business
Chizhande Care Services Ltd
A short breaks provider offering care at home and supported living.
Choice Support
A national charity, formed in 1984, supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs - runs the VIP Red Bag project in Wakefield and Bradford.
Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card
A national card scheme for UK cinemas, run by the UK Cinema Association, administered by The Card Network.
Charity
Citizens Advice Bradford & Airedale and Law Centre
Citizens Advice Bradford & Airedale offers free, confidential advice on benefits and welfare rights, debt, housing, employment and legal issues, including specialist support for families navigating disability benefits.
Private company
Clinical Partners
Clinical Partners is the UK's largest private mental health partnership, offering psychiatry, psychology and psychotherapy for adults and children, including neurodevelopmental (ADHD and autism) assessments for children aged 5+. They accept NHS Right to Choose referrals for child and adolescent autism and ADHD assessments, conducted via secure video link.
Council service
Clockhouse
Clockhouse is Bradford Council's specialist short break centre in Keighley (tier 3), providing overnight, teatime and daytime stays for children and young people aged 5-18 with learning, physical or sensory disabilities and complex health needs. Referral is via the Children's Complex Health and Disabilities Team (CCHDT).
Charity
Cloverleaf Advocacy
Cloverleaf Advocacy is an independent charity providing free, confidential person-centred advocacy for people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments and their carers, including support for young people transitioning to adult care services, across Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Calderdale, Wakefield and Bradford.
Mainstream school
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
A mainstream secondary school in Leeds, part of The Co-operative Academies Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Private company
Coleman Training Development
Coleman Training Development runs a 3-year post-16 Supported Internship programme for neurodivergent young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP, bridging the gap between education and paid employment: an EBSA programme, then a pre-internship study programme, then a supported internship in small groups of 12.
Business
Collis Mediation
An independent mediation provider, commissioned to offer a free SEN Mediation Service to Wakefield residents.
Charity
Compass
National children's mental health and wellbeing charity, running the Compass RISE Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service across the Wakefield district.
Charity
Connect The Dots
Connect The Dots is a Bradford-based community organisation running activities and a safe space for adults (18+) with learning disabilities and autism, including community engagement, sensory activities and social events.
Business
Connexions Wakefield Digital
Online careers information, advice and guidance for young people in Wakefield, delivered by Shaw Trust.
Mainstream school
Cononley Primary School
A mainstream primary school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Contact
A national charity that helps and supports parents of disabled children, whatever their disability, health condition or diagnosis.
Charity
Coram
Coram is a national children's charity - several of its services support families with legal advice and everyday parenting.
Charity
Council for Disabled Children
The Council for Disabled Children, part of the National Children's Bureau, is the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector in England, working with government, professionals and families to improve policy and practice for disabled children and young people.
Council service
Craven College
Craven College in Skipton is a further education college offering courses from Entry Level to Higher Education, with dedicated SEND support including Pathways and Gateway discrete provision, a Specific Learning Difficulties coordinator, an Irlen Screener, mentors and a counselling service.
Private company
Creative Learning Academy
Creative Learning Academy provides non-residential short breaks for children and young people aged 5-18 with SEND: holiday and leisure activities, family days out, small-group support (1:4 and 1:1), home support and academic catch-up support.
Business
Croft Healthcare Ltd
Palliative and personal care for people with dementia, physical disabilities and learning disabilities, of all ages, working with family members and multi-disciplinary teams.
Specialist school
Crookhey Hall School
A specialist SEND school in Lancashire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
CTI 2000
CTI 2000 (Churches Together in Ilkley) is a small local charity running weekly social, recreation and leisure activities for adults (18+) with learning and other disabilities in and around Ilkley, including an Allotment Project and a Buzz/Supper Club.
Charity
Daisy Chain
Regional Hub for North East and Yorkshire delivering the Autism Central Peer Education programme - support from parents and carers of autistic people who share their own knowledge and experience.
Charity
Deaf EXperience (DEX)
Deaf EXperience (DEX) is a deaf-led charity supporting deaf and hard of hearing young people across Yorkshire, running youth clubs, trips, leadership training and wellbeing support: the Deaf Youth Hub (11-17) and the Deaf Youth Council (17-30), with BSL interpreters at every event.
Charity
Deafblind UK
A national charity providing support, advice, guidance and a befriending service for deafblind people of all ages and their families.
Charity
Dear Albert
Dear Albert is a free national helpline for people and families affected by drug and alcohol misuse, staffed by specialist counsellors 7 days a week, with a cartoon character ('Our Albert') and resources designed to communicate specifically with young people.
Charity
Define Fine
A parent/carer-led organisation supporting families experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), through trained peer supporters.
Charity
DELTA
A national charity supporting deaf children, their families and the practitioners who work with them, through listening and spoken language approaches.
Private care provider
Destiny Medical Ltd
Provides safe, personalised short break (respite) services for children with physical disabilities and complex needs, giving families trusted support - based in Leeds, listed on Wakefield's own Local Offer.
Charity
DEX Experience
DEX Deaf Youth Council supports deaf young people aged 11-30 across Yorkshire, through youth groups, cultural programmes, safety education and residential trips.
Charity
DIAL Wakefield
A free, confidential, independent advice and information service for disabled people, their carers, families and friends.
Charity
Different Strokes
Different Strokes is a national charity supporting working-age and younger stroke survivors, including a teen and young adult befriending service, local peer support and exercise groups, an online community, and phone advice and information.
Charity
Disability Action Yorkshire
Disability Action Yorkshire, based in Harrogate, has supported disabled people since 1937 with residential care and independent living skills training for younger adults (18-65), employment training, and home care support.
Charity
Disability Driving Instructors
Disability Driving Instructors is a not-for-profit national directory connecting disabled learners with driving instructors experienced in specialist tuition and adapted vehicles.
Charity
Disability Grants
Disability Grants is a long-running, free national directory of charitable trusts and organisations that give grants to disabled people and their families, for equipment, mobility, holidays and other needs.
Council service
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for children under 16 who need extra looking after or have walking difficulties because of a disability. Claims can take around 40 working days to process.
Disability rights charity
Disability Rights UK
The UK's leading Disabled People's Organisation - led by, run by, and working for disabled people.
Council service
Disability Sports Programme, Calderdale
Coordinates and delivers disability-specific and adapted mainstream sports sessions for ages 6 to 25.
Children's social care
Disabled Children's Team, Calderdale
Calderdale Council's own social work and occupational therapy team for disabled children and young people up to 18.
Business
Disabled Person's Railcard
A third off rail travel for eligible disabled people and one accompanying adult.
Council service
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is government funding for students in higher education (undergraduate or postgraduate) with a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty, to pay for extra costs like specialist equipment or a non-medical helper.
Mainstream school
Dixons Unity Academy
A mainstream secondary school in Leeds, part of Dixons Academies Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Council service
Doe Park Water Activities Centre
Bradford Council's specialist outdoor activities centre on Doe Park reservoir in Denholme, offering sailing, canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating and raft building, with instructors experienced in delivering activities to wheelchair users and people with disabilities, accessible changing rooms and free parking.
Specialist school
Doncaster School for Deaf Children
A specialist school for deaf children in Doncaster, run by Doncaster Deaf Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Down Syndrome Training & Support Service Ltd
A Bingley-based charity run by and for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome, offering Early Development Groups (birth to 5/6 years), plus training and activities for families and professionals covering signing, speech and language, life skills and more.
Charity
Downs Syndrome Association
Information, support and advice to children and young people with Downs Syndrome, their families and the practitioners who work with them.
Mainstream school
Drighlington Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Accessible transport
Driving Miss Daisy - Keighley
A local Driving Miss Daisy franchise - wheelchair-accessible companion driving, door-through-door, for medical appointments, school runs and social trips.
Accessible transport
Driving Miss Daisy - Saddleworth
A local Driving Miss Daisy franchise - wheelchair-accessible companion driving, door-through-door, for medical appointments, school runs and social trips.
Family support
Early Help Guidance and Advice Service
Support given as soon as a problem emerges, at any stage in a child or young person's life - the first point of contact for families and professionals, working alongside the Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST).
Mainstream school
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Kirklees - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Specialist school
Eastwood Grange School
A specialist SEND school in Derbyshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Council service
Eccleshill Adventure Playground (The Big Swing)
The Big Swing is a free, staffed adventure playground in Eccleshill Park, Bradford, open Tuesday-Friday afternoons, Saturday daytime and through school holidays for children up to 16, with a large A-frame swing (the biggest of its kind in the north of England), a sunken trampoline, zip-wire, climbing fort, mud kitchen and sand pit.
Specialist school
Edan Court School
A specialist SEND school in Kirklees - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Business
Elmar Home Care Limited
Support and activities to promote social participation, independence, self care and wellbeing.
Charity
Emley Moor Riding for the Disabled
Part of the Riding for the Disabled Association, incorporating carriage driving.
CQC-registered activity provider
Endorphins Group
Inclusive activity sessions (dance, drama, arts & crafts, gaming) for children and young people with a learning disability or autism, run by Endorphins Group Ltd across several UK regions including West Yorkshire.
Charity
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action is a national charity offering information, advice and support for people with epilepsy and their families, through a helpline, local groups and online resources.
Private company
Equality For All CIC
Equality For All CIC provides user-led support for disabled people of all impairment groups, people with mental health problems, and their family members/carers, including therapeutic outdoor and progression activities for people who struggle to access universal services.
Charity
Equality Together
Equality Together supports disabled people, their carers and families across Bradford district, formed from a 2015 merger of three legacy organisations. They offer information and advice, welfare benefits casework, self and group advocacy, and hire of lightweight wheelchairs and other equipment.
Charity
ERIC
The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity - advice and support with continence, toilet training and related anxiety.
Mainstream school
Ermysted's Grammar School
A selective grammar school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Charity
ESCAYP (Emotional Support for Children And Young People)
ESCAYP offers free counselling and therapeutic play for children and young people aged 3-21 across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield, covering issues including abuse, bereavement, bullying, difficult behaviour, low self-esteem and self-harm.
Family attraction
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
A hands-on children's museum in Halifax for families with kids aged 0-11.
Charity
Evenbreak
Evenbreak is an award-winning job board run by and for disabled people, free for disabled jobseekers to register and search vetted, inclusive employers' vacancies, plus career resources and training.
Private company
Everything Autism
Everything Autism is a neuro-affirming diagnostic service offering specialist autism and ADHD assessments, post-diagnostic support, and training for workplaces and schools, serving Yorkshire, Hull, East Riding, Humber, Teesside and Lincolnshire, with some services available online.
Family Action
A national charity delivering practical, emotional and financial support to families - including Wakefield's SENDIASS service (formerly WESAIL).
Charity
Family Fund
Free grants and services to families raising disabled and seriously ill children, to help ease daily pressures.
Mainstream school
Farsley Farfield Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Alternative provision / vocational training provider
Fast Forward Vocational Training
An alternative provision working alongside mainstream settings, offering vocational skills and qualifications (motor vehicle studies, STEM career progression) with an embedded SEMH programme for young people who are disengaged from mainstream education.
Council service
Financial help if you're disabled: Vehicles and transport
Government support for disabled people with driving and transport costs: vehicle tax exemption or a 50% discount if you get PIP or DLA mobility payments, leasing a car, scooter or wheelchair through Motability, and driving lesson grants to learn to drive or get used to adapted controls.
NHS service
First Response (Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust)
First Response is Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's 24/7 urgent mental health crisis line for people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven. A telecoach assesses your needs by phone and, if a face-to-face assessment is needed, aims to see you within 4 hours.
Private care provider
Flexicare At Home
ASD Approved provider giving short breaks, respite and personal care for children and young people of all ages with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, disability and complex or learning difficulties - at home or in the community.
Charity
Footprints Family Centre
Footprints Family Centre has supported the Buttershaw estate in south-west Bradford since 1991, with a nursery, out-of-school care, community activities including a SEN-Sational Playgroup for under-5s with additional needs, a food bank partnership and welfare advice.
Charity
Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
A children's hospice providing planned and reactive care across West Yorkshire - clinical services, social care, family support and community-based care in homes, hospitals and community settings.
Charity
Friends of Phoenix Special School (FOPSS)
A registered charity supporting Beckfoot Phoenix Primary Special School's community in Keighley - runs the Stay and Play holiday scheme (DfE Holiday Activities and Food funded) and sensory days for children, siblings and families, open to the wider community not just enrolled pupils.
Charity
Get Out Get Active Bradford (BDSL)
Get Out Get Active (GOGA), run locally by Bradford Disability Sport And Leisure, offers low-cost, inclusive activity sessions (cycling, swimming, archery, kickboxing and more) for disabled and non-disabled people together, in Manningham, Keighley and Holmewood, with a free first try.
Council service
Girlington Primary Resourced Provision for Deaf Children
A Local Authority led Resourced Provision based at Girlington Primary, offering specialist, on-site support within a mainstream school setting for deaf children and young people.
Mainstream school
Glusburn Community Primary School
A mainstream primary school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Go Higher West Yorkshire
A partnership of West Yorkshire universities and colleges (Uni Connect) supporting young people into higher education, including transition support for students with an EHC Plan or Disabled Students' Allowance.
Charity
Go Kids Go (Association of Wheelchair Children)
Go Kids Go is a national charity delivering free wheelchair skills training workshops (over 30 years running) to help young wheelchair users become independently mobile - back wheel balancing, manoeuvring, road safety and emergency evacuation skills - with parents, carers, siblings and friends welcome to join in.
Government
GOV.UK
Central government information and benefits for disabled people and their families.
Business
Green Explorers
A woodland play group and forest school based at Whitechapel Primary School in Cleckheaton.
Council service
Greenhead College
Greenhead College is a large sixth-form college in Huddersfield, using high needs funding to plan individualised support for students, with specialist learning support mentors and cognitive learning teachers helping students with cognition and processing, and reflective practice to consolidate learning.
Health
Growing Healthy 0-19 Service
Health Visitors, School Nurses and Family Nurses supporting child development. Health Visitors work with 0-5s, School Nurses with 5-19s (up to 25 for SEND).
Charity
Guide Dogs
Mobility, adaptive technology and family support for children and adults with visual impairment.
Mainstream school
Guiseley School
A mainstream secondary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Charity
Habinteg Housing Association
Habinteg is a national housing association with over 50 years' experience building and managing accessible and wheelchair-user homes as part of mainstream housing schemes, so disabled and non-disabled people can live together as neighbours.
Voluntary
Halifax Harriers
Dedicated to encouraging participation in athletics for all ages and abilities.
Business
Halifax Sport Karate
A family-run dojo promoting martial arts, self defence, fitness, confidence and discipline.
Specialist school
Hall Cliffe School
A specialist SEND day school in Wakefield, run by Witherslack Group, serving pupils with ASD, SEMH and speech/language needs - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Hannah's Hub
A group of specialist SEND tutors across Yorkshire - including former special school and resource-provision teachers, mental health professionals, SENDCos and communication specialists - offering bespoke, relationship-first tuition that comes to the learner.
Council service
Hanson Academy Resourced Provision for Deaf Children
A Local Authority led Resourced Provision based at Hanson Academy, offering specialist, on-site support within a mainstream secondary school setting for deaf children and young people.
Mainstream school
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Council service
Haworth Primary School Resource Provision
Haworth Primary's Resource Provision (Bronte Academy Trust) offers specialised, on-site support for up to 12 children, mostly with an autism diagnosis, led by a specialist teacher, with access to Speech and Language Therapy. Children integrate into mainstream classes with support from staff experienced in Autism Spectrum Conditions.
NHS service
Health for Teens
Health for Teens is an NHS-backed website for young people aged 11-19, with information on feelings, growing up, sexual health, health issues, lifestyle and relationships, written by school nurses, health experts and young people themselves.
NHS service
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)
The NHS Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme reimburses reasonable standard-class travel costs to and from NHS appointments for patients (or their child) who receive a qualifying low-income benefit or have a low income, referred by an NHS healthcare professional.
Charity
Healthwatch Bradford and District
Healthwatch Bradford and District is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services locally, gathering and sharing people's views and experiences to help improve services, including for children and young people with SEND.
Non-profit
Healthwatch Wakefield
An independent local organisation supporting people with health and social care matters, including an NHS Complaints Advocacy service.
Charity
Healthy Minds (Mind in Bradford)
Healthy Minds, run by Mind in Bradford, gives mental health information, advice and support, helping children, young people and families find the right local mental health services and self-help resources.
Charity
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Trains Hearing Dogs, Sound Support Dogs and Companion Dogs, and runs a helpdesk for managing hearing loss.
Charity
Henshaws College Harrogate
Henshaws Specialist College offers day and residential further education places for young people aged 16-25 (with transitional programmes up to 30) with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities, specialising in visual impairment, sensory impairments, autism and physical disabilities, with a personalised curriculum and on-site health and personal care support.
Mainstream school
High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School
A mainstream primary school in Kirklees - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Specialist school
Highbury School
A specialist school in Brighouse for children aged 4-11 with a wide range of learning needs and/or disabilities whose needs can't be fully met in a mainstream setting.
Specialist school
Hollybank School
A specialist SEND school in Kirklees, run by Hollybank Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Business
Holme Valley Dyslexia Centre
Independent dyslexia assessment and support service run by a certified assessor and former SENCo.
Charity
Home-Start Wakefield & District
Trained volunteers offering emotional and practical home-visiting support to families with children under 12, building parental confidence and resilience.
Mainstream school
Howard Park Community School
A mainstream primary school in Kirklees - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Private company
Howden Hall Mobility
Howden Hall Mobility, based in Keighley, sells, services and repairs mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Council service
Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield New College's Learning Support team, based in a dedicated Learning Support Centre, works with students, families, schools and external agencies on 1:1 support, specific learning needs (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia), study systems, exam access arrangements and basic skills sessions.
Charity
Hutchinson Deafblind Trust
Hutchinson Deafblind Trust offers specialist support across Yorkshire (principally Kirklees and Calderdale, but open to wider enquiries) for children and adults who are deafblind or have a multi-sensory impairment: family support workers, baby signing groups, play and learn sensory groups, family activity days, small grants, and specialist training.
Advocacy and inclusion
Inclusion North
Works to make inclusion a reality for people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families.
Charity
Inclusive Volunteering - Bradford & District
Inclusive Volunteering (part of Volunteering Bradford) supports young people aged 14+ and adults with additional needs - including SEND, mental health difficulties, sensory impairments or physical disabilities - to find and access safe, quality volunteer opportunities, with practical help applying, visiting organisations, accompanied travel and training, and ongoing support.
Council service
Independent Complaints Health Advocacy Team (Bradford)
A free, confidential, independent advocacy service to support anyone who wants to complain about NHS-funded care or treatment - hospitals, GPs, mental health services, dentists and more - helping direct the complaint to the right place and supporting you through the whole process.
Council service
Independent Specialist Schools & Colleges (Section 41 list)
The Section 41 list is the government's official register of independent special schools and independent specialist colleges approved for children and young people with an EHC plan - local authorities can only name a school or college on this list in an EHC plan without extra approval.
Charity
Inspired Neighbourhoods CIC
Inspired Neighbourhoods is a Bradford community organisation running health and wellbeing programmes for young people, plus family events, mental health support, financial wellbeing advice and supported employment help, from community hubs across the district.
Charity
International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS)
IMAS, headquartered in Bradford, promotes the Mixed Ability sports model, bringing together players of all abilities - disabled and non-disabled - in the same team and sessions, working with clubs and coaches to make sport more inclusive.
Charity
Internet Matters
Internet Matters is a national online safety charity, backed by the UK's leading internet and technology companies, giving parents and carers free advice and resources to keep children safe online, including specific guidance for children with SEND.
Charity
JAMES (Joint Activities & Motor Education Service)
JAMES is a Bradford and Keighley charity with over 50 years' experience working with disadvantaged young people (aged 8-25) and families, delivering a range of programmes offering guidance, support and new experiences within local communities.
Specialist school
Joseph Norton Academy
A specialist SEMH school in Kirklees, part of Wellspring Academy Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Karmand Centre
Karmand Community Association runs a community centre in Bradford, including the Oak Wellbeing Sensory Room, a dedicated sensory space.
Council service
Keighley College
Keighley College has a dedicated SEND section offering additional learning support for students, and holds Disability Confident Employer accreditation.
Charity
Khidmat Community Centres
Khidmat Centres run two community centres in Bradford offering a Learning Disability Project (culturally and religiously sensitive day care for adults with learning disabilities), plus general health, education, sports and welfare advice services, including youth and children's football sessions.
Charity
KIDZ Aware
A local charity supporting families of children aged 0-25 with SEND, offering support, advice and training to families, schools and partner organisations.
Charity
Kidz to Adultz North (Disabled Living)
Kidz to Adultz North is a large exhibition run by the charity Disabled Living, dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and the professionals who support them, showcasing equipment, services and support from a wide range of exhibitors.
Mainstream school
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A mainstream primary school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Council service
Kirklees Council
Delivering council services to residents, businesses and visitors across Kirklees.
Charity
Kirklees Summer Play Camp
A charitable, volunteer-run residential summer camp for children in school years 4 to 7.
Business
KMH Dyslexia Services
A central Halifax service providing specialist dyslexia assessments, tuition and therapeutic education.
Online mental health platform
Kooth
A free digital mental health platform - a judgement-free online forum to get advice, help others and share your story.
Private company
Lavandula Support
Lavandula Support provides Access to Work-funded coaching and support for disabled, neurodivergent employees or people with a long-term health condition, including help applying for Access to Work funding and ongoing on-the-job workplace coaching.
Charity
Lead the Way
A service for adults living in Calderdale who have a learning disability, and their family carers.
Charity
Learn and Thrive
Free educational resources for children and young people with Down's Syndrome.
Charity
Learning for Life
Learning for Life provides free practical life skills training for young people aged 8-25 with Down's syndrome or other learning disabilities: emotional regulation, understanding safe/appropriate touch, meal preparation and other independent living skills, via videos and learning materials for families, educators and support groups.
Non-profit
Leeds Gymnastics Club CIC
A gymnastics club providing classes for pre-school, all abilities, acrobatics and additional needs.
Mental health crisis support
Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service
Established, governed and managed by people with direct experience of mental health problems - runs the West Yorkshire Night OWLS crisis helpline.
Business
Leeds Therapy Hub CIC
Mental health and wellbeing services across West Yorkshire, including Play & Creative Arts Therapy for children and young people.
Mainstream school
Lightcliffe Academy
A mainstream secondary school in Calderdale, part of Abbey Multi Academy Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Charity
Lighthouse Futures Trust
Lighthouse Futures Trust is a specialist college in Leeds helping neurodivergent young people aged 16-25 develop the skills and confidence to move into sustainable paid employment, through Supported Internships, Pre-Internships, Branching Out, Connect and Connections Club pathways. Rated 'Good with Outstanding Features' by Ofsted (2023); 80% of young people go into jobs.
Charity
Listening Books
An audiobook library service for anyone who finds reading difficult due to illness, disability, or a learning or mental health difficulty.
NHS/community health provider
Locala
Community health provider running specialist NHS dental services for people with additional needs across Calderdale and Kirklees.
Charity
Locala Sexual Health Services
Locala Community Partnerships CIC runs free sexual health services across West Yorkshire, including a clinic at Howard House, Bradford: STI testing and care, contraception, PrEP, pregnancy support, C-Card condom distribution, online STI testing, a confidential text chat service, a mobile 'Clinic in a Van', and dedicated support for under-18s.
Private home care agency
Lotus Home Care
An Approved Provider List (APL) member for short breaks, giving care, support and companionship to children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs, and their families, within their own homes and the community.
Charity
LS29 Special Needs Support Group
LS29 Special Needs Support Group is a parent-led support group for families of children with additional needs in the Ilkley (LS29) area.
Charity
LumoTV
A UK registered charity streaming original British Sign Language (BSL) television, including a dedicated children's section, for the deaf and sign language community.
Private company
Mable Therapy
Mable Therapy provides online speech and language therapy for children and young people, with no waiting lists and appointments typically within 48 hours. Available privately, through schools/MATs, or via NHS and local authority commissioning arrangements.
Carer support
Making Space
A national charity providing health and social care services since 1982 - runs the local Carers Wellbeing Service in Calderdale.
Children's hospice
Martin House Children's Hospice
Family-led hospice care, free of charge, for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses.
Specialist school
Mary Hare School
A specialist school for deaf children in West Berkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Specialist school
Meadowcroft School
A specialist SEND school in Wakefield run by Acorn Education and Care Group - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Mencap
Support for people with learning disabilities across education, health, housing, money and more.
NHS service
Mental Health Support Team (in Schools) - MHST
NHS-funded Mental Health Support Teams work directly in Bradford schools, offering early intervention support for mild-to-moderate mental health difficulties like anxiety and low mood, and helping schools develop a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Specialist school
Millcourt School
A specialist SEND school in Calderdale, run by Witherslack Group - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap is a Bradford theatre company that collaborates with learning disabled and/or autistic artists to create bold, inclusive theatre, running weekly Youth Theatre sessions for young people to try different art forms, learn new skills and tell stories.
Council service
Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment
The mobility component of PIP (Personal Independence Payment) is extra money for people aged 16 and over who need help getting around because of a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, at a standard or enhanced rate depending on need.
Charity
Moor Time
Moor Time, based in Ilkley, is an independent short breaks charity for young people aged 0-25 with additional needs (autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays and complex/medical needs), running holiday clubs, Saturday respite sessions, Stay & Play for under-5s, and supported volunteering for young adults 17+, across Bradford and surrounding districts. Discounts for multiple family members and free places for low-income families.
Transport grants
Motability Foundation
A national charity funding grants to help disabled people access transport - Motability Scheme-related grants, Access to Mobility grants, and grants to charities and organisations.
Private company
Motability Operations
Motability Operations runs the Motability Scheme, letting people who get the higher/enhanced rate mobility component of PIP or DLA lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair using that benefit, including a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle option.
Charity
Muscular Dystrophy UK
Support and advice for anyone living with a muscle wasting or muscle weakening condition.
Private home care agency
My Homecare Wakefield
A homecare provider working with both adults and children in the Wakefield and surrounding area, giving respite and peace of mind to families while supporting clients to be as independent as possible.
Charity
National Autistic Society
Working to transform lives and change attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Council service
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service is a free government-funded service giving careers information, advice and guidance to help people of all ages, including young people, make decisions about learning, training and work.
Charity
National Deaf Children's Society
Free, independent support and information to parents, carers, deaf young people and professionals.
Museum
National Science and Media Museum
A national museum in Bradford running monthly Relaxed Sessions with adapted lighting and sound for autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors, plus a weekly autism-friendly Sunday Kid's Club cinema screening.
Charity
National Sleep Helpline (The Sleep Charity)
A free helpline run by The Sleep Charity, with trained sleep advisors giving practical guidance on falling asleep difficulties, sleep hygiene, bedtime anxiety and children's sleep issues. Not a crisis service, and can't give medical advice for sleep disorders or mental health issues.
Charity
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
NYAS is a national charity providing free advocacy, information and legal support to help children and young people - including those with SEND or in care - have their voice heard in decisions that affect them.
Council service
Nell Bank
Nell Bank in Ilkley is Bradford Council's outdoor education centre, with an Adapted Lodge offering accessible accommodation, plus a dedicated Short Breaks service.
Private company
Netmums
Netmums is a well-known national parenting website offering advice, local information, forums and support for parents on pregnancy, children's health, education and family life, including SEND-related topics.
Online community
NeuroHive CIC
A community-focused organisation creating safe, supportive, inclusive online spaces for neurodivergent young people.
Council service
New College Bradford
New College Bradford is a further education college offering student support including counselling and study advice. Contact the college directly to ask about additional learning support for a specific need.
NHS service
NHS Bradford District - Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (CETR)
Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (CETRs) are a statutory NHS process for children and young people with a learning disability and/or autism who are in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health or learning disability hospital. An independent panel reviews their care to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
NHS service
NHS Every Mind Matters
NHS Every Mind Matters is a free national resource with expert mental health advice and practical self-care tips for adults and young people, including a section specifically for youth mental health.
NHS service
NHS Health and Care Passport
A health and care passport gives healthcare staff key personal, medical and communication information about your child, especially useful for people with a learning disability or autism, to support reasonable adjustments and effective communication. Take it to every health appointment.
NHS service
NHS Health Personal Budgets (Bradford)
A health personal budget is an amount of NHS money allocated to a child or young person's identified health needs, giving families more choice and control over how that care is arranged and delivered - alongside, or as part of, an EHCP.
NHS service
NHS Special Equipment Service (Ages 0-18)
The NHS Special Equipment Service assesses and provides specialist equipment - such as wheelchairs, seating and mobility aids - for children and young people aged 0-18 in Bradford district.
Private company
Nisai Virtual Academy
Nisai Virtual Academy is a national online school delivering live, teacher-led lessons to pupils who cannot attend a mainstream classroom, commonly used as alternative provision or for children accessing Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS).
Charity
No-Nonsense Guide to SEN Law
A free, plain-English guide to SEN law for parents and carers, produced by education law specialists, explaining rights and processes around EHC needs assessments, plans and appeals.
Mental health support
Noah's Ark Centre
A voluntary-sector community centre in Calderdale, providing a safe haven and place of hope for the whole community.
Charity
North and West Yorkshire ASBAH
A regional support group for people affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families across North and West Yorkshire, part of the national ASBAH/Shine network.
Charity
Northcliffe Environmental Enterprises Team (NEET)
NEETPeople CIC, based at Northcliffe Nurseries in Shipley, provides daytime opportunities for neurodiverse people with learning disabilities, founded and shaped by neurodiverse people themselves: horticulture (NEET Grows), cookery (NEET Eats) and woodwork/arts & crafts (NEET Makes), plus a plant nursery shop and community events.
Mainstream school
Northowram Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Calderdale - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Mental health service
Northpoint
Mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people in Calderdale, delivered as part of Open Minds CAMHS.
Charity
NSPCC Yorkshire and Humber Schools Service
The NSPCC's Yorkshire and Humber Schools Service delivers safeguarding education in Bradford schools, including Talk PANTS (teaching young children about body safety, with a Makaton-signed version for children with additional communication needs) and the SEND-specific Speak Out. Stay Safe. programme.
Business
Nurture Hub Therapy Service
A not-for-profit mental health support service offering low-cost counselling to parents of SEND children.
Charity
Nystagmus Network
A registered charity supporting individuals with nystagmus, a complex eye condition causing involuntary eye movements.
OT 4 Kids with DCD
A private paediatric occupational therapy practice specialising in dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), based in Elland and serving families across Calderdale, Kirklees, Bradford and Leeds.
Mainstream school
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School
A selective grammar school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Wellbeing charity
Outside The Box
A registered charity developing participatory and wellbeing activities with, by and for people in Calderdale.
Specialist school
Oversands School
A specialist SEND boarding school in Westmorland and Furness, run by Witherslack Group - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
PANS PANDAS UK
The only UK charity supporting people affected by PANS and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric conditions), working to improve how the conditions are understood by medical professionals, educators and the public.
Parentkind
A national charity for parent-school engagement, working with the Department for Education and Ofsted to help parents and schools work together.
Charity
Parents' Forum for Bradford and Airedale (PFBA)
PFBA is the parent carer forum for Bradford and Airedale, supporting parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with disabilities or additional needs, including free workshops and events on topics like Education, Health and Care Plans.
PDA Society
The national charity for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a profile of autism. Builds awareness and understanding of PDA and provides information, training and support.
Private home care agency
Pearl Home Care Ltd
Helps families take short breaks - respite care in clients' own homes, as well as attending local recreational parks. Care is tailored to each individual young person or adult.
Pinc College
A creative-arts further education college in Bradford, offering courses and supported internship pathways into employment.
Place2Be
A national children's mental health charity providing counselling and mental health support in schools, plus training for teachers and parents.
Play Bradford
A Bradford charity using adventure play as a catalyst for social change, running staffed adventure playgrounds and play sessions for children across the district.
Specialist school
Pontville School
A specialist SEND school in Lancashire, run by Witherslack Group - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Powerleague Bradford - SEN football sessions
A parent-led, judgement-free SEN football session at Powerleague Bradford's enclosed pitches, set up by a Powerleague manager with lived experience of autistic children, providing flyaway footballs and sensory toys.
Private home care agency
Prestige Nursing + Care
An Approved Provider offering nursing care, home support and respite short breaks for children and adults with physical health needs, mental health needs, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, acquired brain injury or spinal injuries.
Mainstream school
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Mainstream school
Ralph Thoresby School
A mainstream secondary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Mainstream school
Rastrick High School
A mainstream secondary school in Calderdale - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Mainstream school
Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Reading Well
A national scheme run by The Reading Agency, recommending books - available free through public libraries - to help people understand and manage mental health, wellbeing and specific health conditions, including dedicated lists for children and young people.
Relate Bradford and Leeds
The local Bradford and Leeds branch of Relate, the national relationship support charity, offering counselling for couples, families and individuals.
Remap
A national charity of volunteer engineers and technicians who design and make bespoke equipment, free of charge, for disabled people whose needs cannot be met by standard equipment.
Remploy
A national organisation providing employment support for disabled people and people with health conditions, including through the government's Access to Work scheme.
RNIB Children and Families Service (Yorkshire and Humber)
RNIB's regional team supporting children and young people with vision impairment and their families across Yorkshire and Humber.
Specialist school
Rossendale School
A specialist SEND school in Lancashire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Royal Association for Deaf People
A national association offering advice, advocacy, interpretation, training and youth support for deaf people.
Specialist school
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
A specialist school for deaf children in Derby - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Royal Society for Blind Children
Support for families of blind or partially sighted children aged 0-25, through family practitioners and activities - no referral needed.
Mainstream school
Rufford Park Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Dyslexia assessment
Sarah Binns Specialist Dyslexia Assessor
A qualified teacher with over 20 years in education, specialising in dyslexia and specific learning difficulties - Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association.
Charity
Scope
A national disability charity providing advice and support to disabled people, their families and carers.
Seedlings Speech and Language Therapy CIC
Independent, experienced children's Speech and Language Therapists working with pre-school children and their families in the Bradford and Airedale area, including children who are neurodivergent or autistic.
Private company
SEND Inspired
SEND Inspired provides distance learning activity boxes (Letterbox Learning) for learners with demand-avoidant or emotionally-based school avoidant profiles who struggle with traditional education settings, funded through EOTAS/EHCP provision. Nothing is compulsory or marked unless the learner chooses, with an option to work towards Functional Skills qualifications at their own pace.
Community Interest Company
SEND Salaam CIC
A grassroots Bradford CIC founded by a parent/carer, supporting SEND children and families from minority and faith communities - working with community centres and religious spaces to build SEND-friendly programmes, and running parent/carer support including informal 'chai and chats', wellness workshops, art therapy sessions and peer support (Carers Circle).
Council service
SEND Tribunal (First-tier Tribunal)
The SEND Tribunal hears appeals from families about their child's EHC plan. Its 'extended powers' let the Tribunal also make non-binding recommendations about the health and social care elements of an EHC plan at the same time as the education appeal, so families can raise all their concerns in one place.
Government service
SEND Tribunal (HM Courts and Tribunals Service)
The national tribunal that hears appeals from parents and young people against local authority decisions on Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, plans, and the support and placements named in them.
SEND information and advice
SENDIASS Calderdale and Kirklees
The statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service for Calderdale and Kirklees - legally based, impartial, confidential information and advice for parent carers.
Charity
Sense
A national charity supporting people of all ages with complex disabilities or who are deafblind, their families and practitioners.
Sensory Haven WY CIC
Inclusive, sensory-friendly play and activity sessions for children and young people with SEND, where parents/carers can also connect with each other in a supportive, judgement-free setting.
Private company
Sensory World Play Centre
Sensory World Play Centre in Dewsbury is a multi-sensory play facility for babies, children and adults, with specialist play equipment designed for those with additional needs, particularly autism and Asperger's syndrome, disability-aware first-aid trained staff, and full disabled toilet and changing facilities.
Shine
A national charity providing information and specialist regional support for people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, and their families.
Shipley College
A further education college in Shipley, offering Additional Learning Support for students with SEND and Supported Internships for young people aged 16-24.
Shipley SEN Parenting Network
A parent support network for families of children with SEND in the Shipley area of Bradford.
SICA Support Ltd
A Bradford company offering end-to-end support management and finance services for Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets - payroll, support planning and fund management for families employing personal assistants.
Signing Tots
Runs British Sign Language (BSL) workshops for children, including sessions at the Bradford Deaf Centre.
SkillsHouse
A Bradford partnership of educational organisations, voluntary services and employers, offering independent careers information, advice and guidance to help young people plan their next steps.
Sky Badger
A UK-wide charity that connects disabled children and their families to the charities, grants and services available to help them - from disabled sports clubs to sibling groups to accessible holidays. Free to use, no need to qualify.
Sleep Tight Bradford District and Craven (Together Trust)
The Together Trust's Sleep Tight service, supporting families of children with SEND across Bradford district and Craven who are experiencing sleep difficulties.
Small World Cultural Arts Collective
A youth and community arts collective in Keighley, providing hands-on creative activities since 1999. Currently relocating premises, so regular sessions (Tuesday Club, Saturday Club) are on hold, but an interim community lounge runs Wednesdays 12:30-3:30pm.
Charity
SNAPS Yorkshire
Support programmes for children with developmental challenges and their families across Yorkshire, no formal diagnosis required.
Charity
SNOOP (Special Needs Objective Outreach Project)
SNOOP is a Bradford-based charity, based in Eccleshill, supporting children and adults with disabilities, learning needs or mental health needs, including the 'Help I'm Lost Card' Safe Places scheme, run by young adults with learning disabilities.
Online community
Society for Neurodiversity (S4Nd)
Supports people who identify as neurodivergent, including their families, friends and allies.
Mainstream school
South Craven School
A mainstream secondary school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Health
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
An NHS Foundation Trust providing mental health, learning disability and community services across South West Yorkshire.
Health
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust - CAMHS Wakefield
The NHS trust's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for Wakefield - several teams for different levels of need, all reached through a Single Point of Access (SPA).
SEN statutory team
Special Educational Needs Team (SEN Team)
Calderdale Council's statutory SEN Team, responsible for EHC needs assessments and plans under the Children and Families Act 2014.
Charity
Specialist Autism Services
Specialist Autism Services runs Inspiring Employment, free employment support for autistic adults (18+, with or seeking an autism diagnosis): one-to-one coaching, CV and interview help, job search skills, work orientation visits, travel training, IT skills, in-work support and benefits guidance, including the Autism Works employment workshop in the Bradford area.
Council service
Specialist Inclusion Team (SIT)
Focuses on reducing and removing barriers to learning and education.
Spectrum Community Health CIC
An NHS-commissioned community health provider running free, confidential sexual health services across the Wakefield district, including the WISH clinic.
Mainstream school
Spen Valley High School
A mainstream secondary school in Kirklees, part of The Spenborough Co-operative Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
SportWorks
A company delivering sport and exercise programmes for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs, across Yorkshire including Wakefield since 2009.
Specialist school
Springwater Academy
A specialist SEND school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Specialist school
Springwell Leeds Academy
A specialist SEMH school in Leeds, part of Wellspring Academy Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Specialist school
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
A specialist Catholic SEND school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Mainstream school
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
A mainstream primary school in Calderdale - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Specialist school
St Vincent's School, Liverpool
A specialist school for sensory impairment and other needs in Liverpool - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Mainstream school
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A mainstream Catholic secondary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Charity
Stride Theatre
Accessible theatre and creative workshops for people with learning difficulties and additional needs, based in Wakefield city centre.
Charity
Stripes - The West Yorkshire ADHD Charity
Support, groups, activities and training for people with ADHD and their families across West Yorkshire.
Mainstream school
Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
A mainstream primary school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Private care provider
Tapera Healthcare Ltd
Specialist short breaks for children and young people in Wakefield with complex medical needs, disabilities, autism, and additional support needs - safe, enjoyable, person-centred care.
Charity
TCD Charity
A local charity tackling social isolation and improving mental wellbeing through community activities, led by people with lived experience.
Specialist school
TCES National Online School
A fully-online specialist school for pupils with an EHC plan, accredited nationally - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement; genuinely national in reach, so tagged accordingly rather than to one LA's true location.
Charity
The Anchormen
A charity based in Elland running dance classes for young people, with roots back to 1904 as a marching band.
Charity
The Autism Education Trust
A national organisation providing information and support to autistic children, young people and adults, their families and practitioners.
Council service
The Eller Beck Centre
The Eller Beck Centre (previously the Craven Pupil Referral Service) provides alternative education provision in Skipton for pupils who cannot access mainstream school, including those with SEND.
Private company
The Hesley Group
Hesley Group, based in Doncaster, provides specialist residential schools and adult services for children, young people and adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including care, education and vocational opportunities, and dedicated transition services for young adults aged 18-25.
The Landmark Centre (All Saints, Little Horton)
A community centre based in All Saints Church, Little Horton, running activities and training for the local community, including 'Shine Together', a project supporting disabled children.
Charity
The Makaton Charity
A national charity providing information, support and training on Makaton (a language programme using signs, symbols and speech).
Health
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
The NHS trust running Pinderfields and Pontefract hospitals - runs a specialist children's continence service for the Wakefield district.
The Mix
A national charity providing free, confidential support for young people under 25.
The Outlook Trust
The only UK charity providing regular adventure sports activity weekends and residential breaks - sailing, climbing, kayaking, zip lining and more - for blind and partially sighted children and young people.
Specialist school
The Robert Ogden School
A specialist autism school in Barnsley, run by the National Autistic Society - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
The School of Rock & Media Ltd (SORM)
A Bradford organisation running the 'Into Employment Programme' - a 12-month course helping young adults with disabilities access education, improve life skills and prepare for employment, with work placements arranged within Bradford Council or partner organisations.
Charity
The Sleep Charity
Runs the National Sleep Helpline, with specialised support for sleep issues in children with SEND.
Specialist school
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
A specialist non-maintained school in Calderdale - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Charity
Thinking Big - Friends & Family Hubs
National Lottery-funded Friends & Family Hubs, run by Thinking Big, for friends and family of children and young people (0-25) with SEND, with or without a diagnosis, to connect, share information and learn new skills. No referral needed, free to attend, with hubs in Bradford, Menston, Keighley and online.
Mainstream school
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
A mainstream secondary school in Kirklees - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Charity
Togetherness (formerly In Our Place)
Togetherness is a free, NHS-backed online library of 17 short courses on emotional health, child development and parenting, from pregnancy through teenage years, including SEND-specific modules. Bradford residents get free access using the code BDPARENTS.
Mainstream school
Tranmere Park Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds, part of Aireborough Learning Partnership - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Charity
Tree of Hope
A UK and Ireland-wide children's crowdfunding charity, supporting families with sick and disabled children to fund treatments not available through the NHS.
Private care provider
Trevikam Health Care
A short breaks provider for children and young people in Wakefield, giving safe, nurturing, child-centred support and meaningful time away from home, with personalised care and highly qualified staff.
Mainstream school
Trinity Academy Halifax
A mainstream secondary school in Calderdale, part of Trinity Multi Academy Trust - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Turning Point
A national health and social care charity, delivering the Wakefield Talking Therapies service among others.
Specialist school
Underley Garden School
A specialist SEND boarding school in Westmorland and Furness run by Acorn Education and Care Group - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Parent carer charity
Unique Ways
A parent carer-led charity supporting disabled children and their families in Calderdale, helping them lead ordinary lives.
Mainstream school
Upper Wharfedale School
A mainstream secondary school in North Yorkshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Voluntary
Visits Unlimited
Working towards a barrier-free world where disabled people are welcomed and included.
Charity
VoiceAbility
A national advocacy charity - runs the free, independent Wakefield Children and Young People Advocacy Service.
Wakefield and District Down's Syndrome Support Group
A volunteer-run local charity (formed 2000) providing a support network, information and activities for people with Down syndrome, their families and friends across Wakefield district.
Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People
A local charity supporting people who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing, over the age of 10, in the Wakefield area.
Council service
Wakefield Council
Local authority services for residents across the Wakefield district.
Charity
Wakefield District Sight Aid
A local charity supporting visually impaired people, their families and professionals.
Wakefield Parent Carer Forum
An independent, parent-led forum working with Wakefield Council and health services so that families of children with SEND have a real say in local support.
Mainstream school
West Craven High School
A mainstream secondary school in Lancashire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Specialist school
West Oaks School
A specialist SEND school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact. (Bradford's own listing still shows the school's former Boston Spa site; GIAS confirms it now operates from Crowther Place, Leeds.)
Specialist school
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
A specialist SEND school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Voluntary
West Yorkshire Goalball Club
A local club for goalball, a Paralympic sport for blind and partially sighted people.
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership
The partnership covering NHS and care services across West Yorkshire, including its Neurodiversity Programme.
NHS integrated care board
West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
The NHS health and care partnership across West Yorkshire, bringing together the NHS, local government, and the voluntary and community sector.
West Yorkshire Metro
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority's public transport brand, running bus and rail ticketing and concessions - including the Inclusive Travel Team - across all five West Yorkshire districts.
Mainstream school
Westgate Primary School
A mainstream primary school in Leeds - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Mainstream school
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
A mainstream secondary school in Kirklees - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement some Bradford children attend.
Specialist school
Wings School Notts
A specialist SEND school in Nottinghamshire - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Specialist school
Woodley School and College
A specialist autism school in Kirklees - included on Bradford's Local Offer as an out-of-district placement, reached via EHCP rather than direct family contact.
Young People's Empowerment Project (YPEP)
A Castleford-based community interest company providing person-centred support for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities.
YoungMinds
The UK's leading charity for children and young people's mental health.