Links to the LA

 

The Children and Families Act 2014, requires all local councils to set out a 'local offer' of support available to assist children and young people, aged from birth to 25 years of age (and their families) who are disabled and/or have special educational needs. 

 

The Herefordshire Council Local Offer can be found at the following link:

 

https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/local-offer/about-the-local-offer

 

Parents may also find it useful to contact the SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS).

This service provides free information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and to young people with SEND up to the age of 25.

They offer an impartial, confidential and supportive service, separate from the local authority, covering educational matters, social care and health entitlements, to help you play an active role in planning for your or your son or daughter's future.

 

They can offer:

 

• A confidential telephone advice line

 

• One to one support during the Education, Health and Care Planning assessment

 

• Advice, guidance and one to one support through the education and training years

 

• Support to work closely with other professionals involved to get your views heard

 

• Help to prepare for meetings or support you at meetings with schools/colleges/training providers or statutory services

 

• Advice and support relating to school exclusions and school admission process

 

• Help with preparation for appeals and tribunals

 

• Signposting to other service providers

 

For further details please follow this link:

 

https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/special-education-needs/sendiass