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Parents and carers

About special educational needs and advice if you have a child who needs extra help.

Support with special educational needs and disabilities

What special educational needs and disabilities means

Find out about what special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) means and the legal definition.

Health checks to find out if your child needs extra help

Scans, checks and reviews can find out if your baby has a health condition, special educational needs or a disability.

Get help if you’re worried about your child’s development or learning

Contact your child's nursery, playgroup, childminder, school, college or Amaze, our local Information, Advice and Support service.

Get social care support with special educational needs and disabilities

How to get support provided by our council, called social care, for children and young people 0 to 25 years old.

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Help for parents and carers

Find support groups for parents and carers

Courses and groups where you can meet other parents, swap tips and find new ways of coping with difficulties.

Get counselling help if you're a parent or carer

Counselling is support and therapy that can help you express your feelings and find new ways of coping with difficulties.

Find short breaks for children with special needs and disabilities

Where to find after school clubs, holiday schemes and overnight care so that children can have fun while parents or carers take a break.

Benefits and grants to help with special educational needs and disabilities

You may be able to claim benefits or get financial help if you look after a child with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) or you have SEND.

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Tell us what you think about our Local Offer

Give us your feedback to help us improve the support and services we offer for children, young people and families.

Contact Local Offer

Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.

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