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The Camphill-Rudolf Steiner School for Children and Young People in Need of Special Care is a voluntary, independent school, offering both residential and day provision. Teaching is based on the guidelines established by Rudolf Steiner in his "Waldorf Curriculum" which is built up according to the developmental needs of the child. In addition to education, individual and group therapies are offered towards helping individual pupils master their specific handicaps. Therapies currently available include: Physiotherapy, Riding, Speech, Curative Eurythmy, Painting, Music, Play, Counselling, Medicinal Baths and Massage, Hydrotherapy. Pupils are funded by the local education authority.

The Children's Trust at Tadworth Court aims to give children with disabilities a "better quality of life". Children with head injuries (most often caused by road traffic accidents), children born with profound handicaps and children suffering from terminal illnesses can all benefit from the care, treatment and education on offer at The Children's Trust. The Trust is beginning to develop small-scale educational programmes to help schools in their teaching about disability and serious illness and its impact on individuals, families and the community.

I CAN is the national educational charity for children and young people with speech and language difficulties. I CAN is spearheading the integration of speech and language therapy and education, and promotes collaboration in all aspects of the management of children and young people with these difficulties. I CAN is the only national charity providing a range of educational services for these children.

Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa exists to care for, educate and encourage children who are looked after and children in need. Absolutely committed to improving young lives the charity provides residential homes for children aged 12 to 17; services for young people leaving care and venture activities for personal development. * We want to reduce young people’s involvement in absconding, truancy, drug use and crime and to improve educational continuity and achievement, by running an activity programme to engage young people in positive activities. Please give generously to help us run our programme of sport, music and IT activities. * If you can raise funds for Shaftesbury Homes and would like to apply for a guaranteed place in the London Marathon, please contact Chandy for further details.

We are a networking Association for professional workers involved in any way with child protection - social workers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, school teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and many more. BASPCAN organises study days, conferences and seminars both on a national and branch level; we also publish a professional journal "Child Abuse Review" and a quarterly newsletter "BASPCAN News". Both sent free to members. Applications for membership welcome - contact the National Office at the above address.

Addaction has been providing education and rehabilitation to individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol misuse for over 30 years. Addaction runs 22 projects in England, offering services to meet the specific demands of the community. We regard young people as a particularly important group and undertake drug education and prevention work in schools and colleges as part of the National Curriculum. Much of our work is dependent upon voluntary support, and we would be delighted if you would fundraise for us. School packs are available.

The Children's Society works with thousands of children, young people and their families in over 90 projects throughout England and Wales. Its work includes: street work and refuges for young runaways, family centres in areas of high unemployment, independent living projects for young people leaving care and family placement for children with special needs. If you would like to help or find out more about the Society contact our Information Department on the telephone number given below. If you would like to make a donation, please call our donation line on 0345 585326.

The Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy treats children and trains therapists in their treatment. Referrals from paediatricians and GPs. 300 children from all over the world are treated each year at our purpose-built premises in East Finchley; donations from supporters are always gratefully received.

Kids' Clubs Network is working for a kids' club in every community. The need for childcare doesn't end once the children start school - indeed for many working parents that's when the headaches really begin. Children, parents, employers and the local community all need high quality, affordable kids' clubs to provide enjoyable and stimulating play and care before and after school during term time and all day long in school holidays. We offer practical help and support to those wishing to start up a kids' club, and a helpline for parents on out-of-school care, as well as training for playcare workers linked to the NVQ in Playwork at levels 2 and 3.

The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is an independent national education advice centre for parents. It is run by expert staff under the direction of a Council, and financed by funds raised from grants and charitable donations, and from sales of ACE publications. ACE covers the statutory school years of the maintained education service. We provide free advice through our telephone service, and publish handbooks, information sheets and a regular Bulletin for parents and governors. We provide training and are developing local advice centres.