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Supporting a child or young person who is struggling to access education?
Nessie Community brings families and professionals together with trusted information, practical resources, live support and a supportive community — helping you understand what’s happening and what you can do next.
Start with free support today.
Join Nessie Community for free EBSA information, practical resources, Nessie Cuppa drop-ins, trusted signposting and a supportive community.
Because no family should face this alone.
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What’s included
Everything you need to feel more informed, supported and connected.
- Trusted information — Clear, accessible information created by the Nessie team.
- Practical resources — Guides, tools and resources you can use straight away.
- Nessie Cuppa drop-ins — Connect, ask questions and hear from the Nessie team.
- A supportive community — A private space to connect with people who understand.
- Trusted signposting — Helping you find further support when you need it.
- Community Corner — A space to share tips, questions and little wins with other members.
Support that grows with you
Start with our free membership and access support straight away. If you’d like more, you can move through the Nessie Community pathway at the level that’s right for you. Each level builds on the one before it, giving you access to additional support, resources and learning.
Start here for practical support to help access education. Practical information, resources, signposting and community support for families navigating barriers to education.
Join free →Get more support, resources and connection. A wider range of topics covered. Access our therapist video library, downloadable guides and resources, live therapist drop-ins and private supportive community.
Build your knowledge and understanding further. Everything in Nessie Member, plus advanced resources, learning, training and CPD.
Develop your skills to support other families. Everything in Advanced Membership, plus the Nessie Trainer pathway, training and ongoing support to become and develop as a Nessie Trainer. Application required.
How applying works
The first step is to apply to become a Nessie Trainer and join a friendly Nessie Trainer Check-In with us — a small group session on Teams. Want to get started now? You can join as a Nessie Advanced Member and begin your CPD while you apply — eligible CPD completed now will carry across if you’re accepted onto the Trainer Programme.
Take the next step as an experienced Nessie Trainer. Everything in Trainer Membership, plus further development to mentor and support other Trainers and help guide the Nessie Community. Progression from Nessie Trainer.
A progression pathway for experienced Nessie Trainers who want to mentor other Trainers and deliver more advanced learning. Express your interest once you’re an active Nessie Trainer.
Find out more →Supporting children and families professionally?
Nessie Community is for you too. Whether you work in education, health, therapy or another role supporting children and families, you can access practical information and resources to support your work — with opportunities to progress to additional learning, training and CPD.
Membership & payment information
Paid membership starts from £7.50 a month, or £75 for the year (ten times the monthly price). There is a one-off £15 joining fee the first time you join a paid Nessie Community membership. Paid memberships are a 12-month commitment, with the option to pay monthly or annually — whichever you choose, the joining fee is charged separately, on top of the price shown.
All prices shown include VAT. You only pay the joining fee once — if you later move to another Nessie Community membership level, you won’t pay it again.
Find the level that’s right for you
Every level builds on the one before it, so you can start where you are and access more support when you’re ready.
| Feature | Free — EBSA support£0 | Nessie Member£7.50/mo | Nessie Advanced Member£15/mo | Nessie Trainer£25/moBy application | Nessie Lead Trainer£30/moBy application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free “Understanding Barriers to Accessing Education” video | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support Directory — 60+ trusted organisations, searchable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FAQ — answers and how-to help from the team | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nessie Cuppa drop-ins — connect with the team and other families | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community Corner — a private space for tips, questions and wins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Therapist video library (coming soon) | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-depth guides and resources | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live therapist drop-ins (coming soon) | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced training & CPD | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your own step-by-step trainer pathway | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support other families as a Nessie Trainer | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mentor & guide the community | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
Ready to join?
Start with free support today. Access practical EBSA information, resources and support, and become part of a community helping families feel more informed, supported and less alone.
Join Nessie Community free →Because no family should face this alone.
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