Help and Information on finding schools
CReSTeD is the only charity to visits schools to accredit their provision for Specific Learning Difficulties, however, there are other organisations which might be able to help.
ISBI
Offer a free service to parents looking for schools, iSBI lists over 6000 Independent, Special, Boarding and International schools.
www.isbi.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1980 620575
Gabbitas Education Consultants
Established in 1873, Gabbitas is one of the UK's leading educational consultancies offering advice and support in all aspects of independent education.
www.gabbitas.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7734 0161
Constellation Group
At Constellation Group we consolidate a range of high quality education services to enable young people to have the best global educational opportunities. We provide schools, universities, students, families and businesses a single point of contact for a full range of education-related services in the UK and overseas. Our team of specialist, professional and trusted experts offers a broad spectrum of consultancy and services, helping our clients achieve education goals and realise focused projects.
www.constellationgroup.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 117 923 8889
Email: office@constellationgroup.co.uk
The Good Schools Guide
Provides information and resources to identify the right school for your child.
www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)203 286 6824
Which School? for Special Needs
Is a comprehensive guide to SEN education in the UK. Containing a directory of independent and non-maintained schools and colleges providing for children with sensory or physical impairment; learning difficulties; social, emotional and behavioural difficulties; and autism spectrum disorders.
Parents can download the free digital copy as either a pdf or an eBook using this link alternatively parents can order a physical copy of the guide from the publishers using the discount code CRESTED where prompted on the Shopping Cart page and receive printed copies of the guide for just £5 rather than £19.99.
The Guide is published by John Catt Educational Ltd
Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) – Military / Service personnel only.
CEAS supports operational effectiveness through the provision of educational support to service and eligible MOD civilian families. CEA Special Educational Needs Allowance (SENA) may be claimable by eligible Service personnel as long as their children meet the requirements in the regulations. This is claimable by the Service parent whichever boarding school their child attends.