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SNAP Cymru

A Welsh charity that gives families free advice when a child needs extra help to learn. They can help with school meetings, plans and disputes.

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Applies in Wales

SNAP Cymru is a charity that works across all of Wales's councils. It gives families free, independent advice about additional learning needs Additional learning needs The term used in Wales when a child needs extra support to learn. It replaced the term special educational needs for children and young people in Wales. Read the full definition of Additional learning needs , individual development plans and school support, and it can help resolve disagreements with a school or council Local authority Your local council. In England, Wales and Scotland, this is the body you ask to assess what extra help your child needs. A clinician has not checked this definition yet. Read the full definition of Local authority . It is the Welsh equivalent of England's SENDIASS.

Across the UK

  • SENDIASS : In England the equivalent free advice comes from your local SENDIASS.

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