Special Educational Needs Advice Centre

Special Educational Needs Advice Centre We offer an Advocacy service and can accompany parents to meetings.

Northern Ireland advice service offering advocacy and practical advice on getting the right help and support for children with additional learning needs in school. The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC) are a regional charity providing independent advice and advocacy for children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland up to the age o

f 19 years. SENAC operates a confidential Advice Line on 028 9079 5779

Parents often use our service for advice on wording of Statements, letter writing and communications with schools and Boards. SENAC also provide a specialist advocate for children and young people in the care system through our Every Chance to Learn project. Call our advice line today to speak with one of our advisers about getting the right educational support for your child.

Gentle reminder that the last day to nominate is very close -19th June!Thank you from the SENAC team in anticipation of ...
11/06/2026

Gentle reminder that the last day to nominate is very close -19th June!
Thank you from the SENAC team in anticipation of your support.

Join Dyslexia Scotland and Sharon Hall free online talk, Sat 6 Jun 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM• What we know about dyslexia...
01/06/2026

Join Dyslexia Scotland and Sharon Hall free online talk, Sat 6 Jun 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• What we know about dyslexia
• Some of the barriers that can be experienced in the classroom
• How dyslexia is identified in school
• Things you can do to help
• Maintaining good communication with schools.
This event is aimed at parents/carers of children and young people. The event will not be recorded but more sessions will be held in the near future.
A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the event

Dyslexia Masterclass for parents - online – Zoom, Sat 6 Jun 2026 - Join Dyslexia Scotland and Sharon Hall online for a whistle-stop tour of supporting children and young people with dyslexia. This free talk will cover: • What we know about dyslexia • Some of the barriers that can be experienc...

01/06/2026

We are so pleased that we have been nominated for the AIB Community Fund but we really need your help! The more nominati...
01/06/2026

We are so pleased that we have been nominated for the AIB Community Fund but we really need your help! The more nominations we receive the greater chance we will be successful. Visit aibni.co.uk/community to complete the online nomination form before 19th June 5pm. Thank you from the SENAC team!
NI Charity Number 101355

ADHD Information Workshop run by Changing Lives Initiative and Colin Neighbourhood Partnership For more information and ...
19/05/2026

ADHD Information Workshop run by Changing Lives Initiative and Colin Neighbourhood Partnership For more information and to register for either workshop contact:
[email protected] or Tel 028 9590 0378

'We see you" event focused on recognising and celebrating parents and carers of children with disabilities. A chance to ...
18/05/2026

'We see you" event focused on recognising and celebrating parents and carers of children with disabilities. A chance to connect, share experiences and access practical support in a welcoming and inclusive space.
Hosted by Paul Clark (UTV). Guest speakers: Sasha Gillespie (Ulster University), Alma White (Caleb’s Cause), Susan Walls (Contact Northern Ireland), Adenike Yisa (Parent of children with special needs)
Special performance by Hill Croft School Makaton Choir
Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey
📅 Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm (Doors open at 9.30am)
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/weseeyou-registration/

18/05/2026

Advice Line closed
Monday bank holiday
25th May Open Tuesday - Friday

06/05/2026

Do you shop at Tesco? Please help Special Educational Needs Advice Centre win a £1,000 donation! During May if you shop online at Tesco or F&F Clothing every shop equals some extra funding for us AND an entry into the £1,000 donation draw! All you need to do is sign up to easyfundraising, then you can raise a cashback donation for us every time you shop online - at no extra cost! Thank you so much: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/senac/?utm_campaign=pmc&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=tesco-5000-fb1

01/05/2026

Advice Line closed Bank Holiday
Monday 4th May

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SENAC, Graham House, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road
Belfast
BT88BH

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