Support in the community

It can be easier for your young person with SEND to go out in the community, if they:

• Have support from someone
• Are with other people

It might be easier if:

• They go with a group of friends. Being part of a friendship group which supports each other, is a huge step for your young person's journey to independence. Your young person may still need help to plan. You might need to remind your young person to contact the other friends in the group
• They are supported by an organisation or charities. Organisations such as theBuild Charity, provide help and support for young people to get out and about in the community
• They are supported by a personal assistant. This is someone, who is normally paid, to help your young person carry out an activity. Find a personal assistant:
  • Search Norfolk Community Directory 
  • Independence Mattersis an independent social enterprise which provides personal assistant services