Advice and support
Ambitious About Autism
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School and Ambitious College we offer specialist education and support.
Amicus Horizon - housing support for people living with mental illness
The accommodation offered lies across Kent and London. All of the schemes provide a supportive, safe and calm atmosphere to enable you to make informed decisions about your future. Referrals are accepted direct from clients, their families, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health teams and Local Authorities.
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Resources for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals on bullying.
Applying for DSA (Assessment) webinar
Wednesday 28th April 3.30-4.30pm
This session will provide a brief overview of DSAs; what to expect at the Study Needs Assessment and postassessment, including access to support. Led by Norma Kitson and Emily Watson - Iona South East Assessment Centre
The Ark Bakery Project and Small Holding
The Bakery and Project has been running for 5 years and offers real work skills and learning opportunities for people with additional needs referred via “Shared Lives”. Referred individuals learn how to make breads and cakes, work in our little bakery, develop new and transferable…
ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) - Ashford
We are a friendly parent led group which aims to support families in the Ashford area, with children and young adults on the Autistic Spectrum as well as those with ADHD. This includes those who have yet to gain an official diagnosis. Being told your child…
Ashford Daisylinks
Monthly events - please refer to website for details.
Our aim is to connect families of children with special needs through a network that provides friendship and support. We are a parent-led and family-focused group. We hold monthly family activities in venues we hire privately so that our children and families can relax and…
Ashford Dyslexia Centre
Provides a support structure for students, children and parents to help them have a better understanding of dyslexia and provide ‘coping’ strategies to enable the student reach their full potential.
Ashford MASH - The Rainbow Centre
Multi-Agency Specialist Hubs (MASHs) are our centres for disabled children and their families. At our centre you and your child can benefit from a number of professional and healthcare services.
Ashford Mediation Service
Provides confidential, impartial, independent and free of charge mediation services in Ashford.