Parents and carers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more about what a short break is, the types of short breaks available, and how to pay for short breaks.

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.

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

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

If you’re unhappy with the support your child gets, or a service you've received, learn about your options, including how to make a complaint.

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