Articles on SEND Local Offer (241)
Changes to community equipment services
We are making some changes to our community equipment services. We have begun switching from our previous community equipment supplier called NRS, to our new partner called 24-7 Healthcare. This service provides items like, bath boards, pressure mattresses, hoists, and chairs. We would like to…Changes to the powers of the SEND Tribunal
What is the National Trial? The Government are extending the powers of the First-tier Tribunal (SEND), sometimes referred to as the ‘SEND Tribunal’, to make non-binding recommendations about the health and social care aspects of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans as part of a…Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA)
A Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) is an assessment of existing childcare provision in the borough, mapping supply of, demand for and gaps in the childcare market. The Childcare Act 2006 places a legal duty on local authorities to secure sufficient childcare (so far as is…Children with Disabilities Family Help Service
The Children with Disabilities (CWD) Family Help Service is a new multi-disciplinary service including Family Help Practitioners, Social Workers, systemic clinicians, occupational therapist and our CWD respite centres. Meet the team Find out more on the following sections:Children with disabilities: training programme for parents/carers
There is a wide range of training opportunities to support families with chidren with special needs and disabilities. Click here to view the Bi-Borough Training Programme for parents/carers.Common SEND needs explained
There are lots of reasons for a child or young person to have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). On this page, you can find information on the most common causes across the Bi-Borough. Click on one of the links below to read about what…Community activities Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding community activities for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All the questions have been submitted by local parents and answered by Local Authority staff. Click on a question to read the response.Confident Communicators Programme
This page offers detailed information about the Confident Communicators programme, including eligibility criteria, the referral process, and helpful resources.Continuing care for children with complex health needs
Continuing Care describes bespoke health and care packages delivered by the NHS to children and young people (aged 0-18) with complex health needs which cannot otherwise be met with local universal or specialist services. Children and young people eligible to receive Continuing Care will have…