JSENSE (Charity number 1151197) is a UK-based nonprofit organisation supporting Jewish children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Established to address gaps in SEND provision within Jewish educational settings, the charity focuses on equipping caregivers, educators, and institutions with tailored resources and expertise.

Objectives

JSENSE aims to enhance support for Jewish children with SEND through advisory services, training programs, and community engagement. Its initiatives prioritise improving educators’ skills in delivering one-to-one support, empowering parents through workshops, and fostering inclusive practices in schools and nurseries.

Services

The organisation operates a free, confidential helpline offering guidance and signposting to parents and carers[1]. Training programs for school staff focus on SEND-specific strategies, with 81% of participants reporting improved ability to deliver individualised support[1]. Additionally, JSENSE provides consultancy services to schools, drawing on an advisory team of SEND specialists, including educational psychologists and speech therapists[3].

Impact

JSENSE reports significant outreach outcomes: 100% of parents attending its education sessions noted positive personal impacts, while 90% reported improved knowledge of SEND support strategies[1]. School staff rated 92% of training sessions as "Very good" or higher[1]. The charity also facilitates community events to improve access to SEND-related resources, with all attendees reporting heightened awareness of available support systems[1].

Governance policies include protocols for complaints handling and conflict-of-interest management, aligning with standards set by the Charity Commission[4].

[1] https://jsense.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/5035691 [3] https://jsense.org.uk/who-we-are/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/5035691/governance [5] https://www.sense.org.uk