Useful Information

• Advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  Coronavirus - advice and information for families  
• Local and National Policies, Documents, Plans, Strategies & Guidance
  Local and national policies, documents, plans, strategies & guidance can be found here: Guidance, Policies & Documents
• Local Offer Jargon Buster
  We have created a 'Jargon Buster' to help you better understand some of the 'jargon' and acronyms (abbreviations formed using the initial letters of other words) that may be confusing or not clearly understood.   Please see the attached document to view our Jargon Buster, which…
• Education, Health & Care (EHC) Plans
  What is and Education, Health & Care Plan? The majority of children and young people with SEN or disabilities will have their needs met within local mainstream early years settings, schools or colleges. Some children and young people may need an EHC needs assessment in…
• SEND Definitions
  Contact A Family provide a useful A - Z of SEND definitions that are commonly asked about by parents/carers and professionals.  SEND Definitions
• Mencap Easy Read Guides
  Mencap work with the Department of Education to make easy read guides about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for parents and children and young people.  
• Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD) A-Z of Learning Disabilities
  The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD) have an A-Z of Learning Disabilities which provides information on key topics relevant to people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and friends. The Foundation will be continuing to add topics and would like to hear from anyone…
• No home computer? No problem….
  If you don’t have access to a home computer the Local Offer can be viewed on line at  your local library.  If getting to the Library is difficult and there is no one available to help you, just call us on 01344 353133 and we…
• Accessibility
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• BSL - What is the Local Offer?
  What is the Local Offer?