For families raising a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), finding the right support can often feel confusing and overwhelming. Understanding a child’s needs, navigating assessments and EHCPs, accessing appropriate provision and communicating with schools and professionals can place enormous pressure on parents and families. JSENSE is there to help families make sense of that journey and ensure they have someone knowledgeable and experienced to turn to.

JSENSE provides families across our community with practical advice, information, advocacy and guidance, helping parents understand their options and access the support and funding their child deserves. At the heart of its approach is something very simple: we listen. Every child is different and every family’s circumstances are unique, so JSENSE takes the time to understand each situation and provide the individual support that is needed.

But SEND doesn’t only affect the child. Its impact can be felt throughout the family, which is why JSENSE’s support extends to parents, siblings and carers, as well as working closely with schools and other professionals. Through one-to-one advocacy, parent and sibling support, workshops, school consultancy and its confidential helpline, JSENSE helps families find their voice, build confidence and navigate even the most complex situations.

As awareness of SEND grows, so too does the number of families turning to JSENSE. This vital community resource can only continue to be there with the support of our community. Please give generously to this campaign and help JSENSE continue to listen, guide, advocate and support — ensuring that every family who turns to us has somewhere to turn.