All children in Scotland can get 1140 hours of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) when they turn 3. Some children can also get it when they are 2. This could be at a nursery, childminder, or playgroup. Your local authority will have more information on where you can get these hours that are totally free to you.

Your local authority may also be able to offer funded or subsidised childcare over and above this. Contact your local authority to find out more.

For information on help paying for childcare visit Parent Club's page on getting to grips with childcare costs.

Dyslexia Scotland’s website includes information on the range of support and advice services they offer to parents or carers of children and young people with dyslexia. You can also call them on 0344 800 84 84.

Children First's support line is there for families – offering free emotional and practical help with anything that affects families on the phone, or by webchat. Parents or carers can talk things through with Children First on the phone: 0800 028 2233 or online using the webchat.

Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity, working alongside families to build relationships and provide emotional, practical and financial help and support. They support survivors of abuse, neglect and other traumatic experiences to recover and help Scotland’s communities to protect children. Visit the Children First website to find out more or call the Children First support line on 0800 028 2233. The support line also has trained money advisers who can help with advice about debt, benefits and managing a budget. 

Cerebral Palsy Scotland is a charity that help people with cerebral palsy to build skills, knowledge, confidence and relationships. They offer therapy tailored to the needs of your child, including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. You can find out more by visiting Cerebral Palsy Scotland website.

Scottish Autism provide information, advice, and a range of support services across Scotland for autistic individuals and their families.

For support and advice you can get in touch with the Advice Line by emailing advice@scottishautism.org, calling 01259 222022 or via Live Chat on their website. For more general enquiries, please contact autism@scottishautism.org.

If you’re concerned about your child’s development an Allied Health Professional (AHP) can help. Your concerns may be things like co-ordination, walking, sitting up, nutrition and weight, clumsiness, sensory concerns, fussy eating, playing, reading, writing, hearing, or stammering.

Allied Health Professionals is a term used to describe a range of professions including art therapists, dietitians, drama therapists, music therapists, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthoptists, osteopaths, paramedics, physiotherapists, podiatrists, prosthetists and orthotists, diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers, and speech and language therapists.

You can get referred to an AHP by your GP or Health visitor. You can also contact an AHP directly through Enquire’s website.

You and your family can also find support through the Kids Independently Developing Skills website. They provide information, advice, strategies and self-help support.

Enquire has lots of information and advice for parents with children who need additional support with learning. They have resources to help parents support their child’s learning, including guides and factsheets on issues they may be facing. They also publish a parents’ guide which has information on parents’ and carers’ rights.

They also have a confidential helpline. Their number is 0345 123 2303.

They also have a website called Reach for children and young people which has information and advice about issues they may be facing at school and at home. 

Let’s Talk ASN is a free advocacy and legal representation service for the parents of children with additional support needs who may require support in relation to a dispute or potential dispute with an education authority. You can contact them on 0141 445 1955 or email letstalkasn@edlaw.org.uk

All children have the right to have their say when decisions are being made about the support they get with their learning.

The My Rights, My Say website helps kids with additional support needs (aged 12-15) to use these rights. It’s an independent, confidential and easy to use service that helps make sure the voices of children with additional support needs are heard.

Active Schools provides your kids with the opportunity to easily take part in sport and physical activity before school, during lunchtime, and after school. You can find which Active Schools are operating in your area by going to Sport Scotland's website.