A ‘Local Offer’ gives children and young people with SEND (and their families) information about what support services the LA think will be available in their local area.
The Local Offer is published as part of the SEND reforms under the Children and Families Act 2014 and will be developed and reviewed over time, with the involvement of young people, parents and service providers.
For more information on the Local Offer click on the links below:
- Southend: livewellsouthend.com
- Essex: send.essex.gov.uk
- If you need confidential advice and support, you should speak to your local parent partnership service. Details of your local service can be found at: www.parentpartnership.org.uk
- Legal advice on matters relating to education and SEN is also available from: Coram Children’s Legal Centre: www.childrenslegalcentre.com
- Independent Parental Special Educational Advice: www.ipsea.org.uk