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School work and homework, behaviour and wellbeing, and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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School work and homework

School work and homework

Progress at school, exams and home schooling

School behaviour and wellbeing

School behaviour and wellbeing

Bullying, school refusal, exclusion and coping with change

Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Support at school for SEND, including EHCPs and IEPs

Safe and happy childhood

Action for Children is driven by love. We take action so children don’t miss out on a safe and happy childhood. We have thousands of people working on the ground, giving children and young people the protection and practical help they urgently need. And we campaign tirelessly for lasting change.

Need urgent help? If you're worried about a child’s safety, call NSPCC on 0808 800 5000. If you're worried about a child’s health, call 111. In an emergency, call 999.

Action for Children
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG

Need urgent help? If you're worried about a child’s safety, call NSPCC on 0808 800 5000. If you're worried about a child’s health, call 111. In an emergency, call 999.

Action for Children
3 The Boulevard,
Ascot Road,
Watford,
WD18 8AG

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Chat on WhatsApp

To start a chat, send a WhatsApp message to 07700174470 or click the button below.

When you WhatsApp us we’ll be able to see your phone number. We’ll ask what name we can call you, but you don’t need to share any other personal details with us if you don’t want to but do let us know that you’re in Leicester please so we can make sure a local coach is speaking to you.

Please do not send any photographs or other attachments in the chat, as these will not be seen by your coach.

Anything you tell us is confidential. We will only share your information without your consent if you or someone else might be at risk of significant harm – then we would contact the Police, Ambulance, social services, a mental health crisis or other service to help you. For more information, read our confidentiality policy.

If you don’t already have WhatsApp, you can download the app or use webchat instead.

We keep chat records for up to 7 years and share anonymised data with organisations that fund the service. Read our privacy policy for more details.