Welcome to Fledglings!
What is Fledglings?
Fledglings is a registered charity which helps parents and carers of a child with special needs of any kind to find simple, affordable solutions to practical problems.
We offer a free product search service to locate toys, clothing, developmental aids and other items which may stimulate the child’s development or give relief to the carer. Many such products are kept in stock and we can obtain many more from the wide range of manufacturers and suppliers we deal with.
Once we have located a suitable product, we are usually able to supply it and to do so at a competitive price.
The organisation is supported by a large number of volunteers, made up of ‘professional’ volunteers and parents and carers of children with special needs and disabilities.
Who can Fledglings help?
Anyone who cares for children with special needs of any kind: parents, grandparents, childminders, foster carers, playgroup leaders, nursery nurses, after-school club leaders, health visitors, etc.
How can Fledglings help you?
Fledglings can help by searching for, ordering and demonstrating products to help with your child’s specific development and learning needs. We specialise in finding those unusual items which may not be easily available or those designed specially for children with special needs.
What other services does Fledglings provide?
In addition to searching for and supplying products, Fledglings:
- produces a brochure and newsletters with information about products we can supply
- gives presentations and demonstrations to parent groups, schools, etc.
- advises on possible sources of funding for large, expensive but essential items
- helps families communicate their collective needs for special products to manufacturers.