What are Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?
Explores Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. What does that mean? What types are there? And introduces some of the terminology.
Information & advice
Understanding SEND
The world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities can be a confusing and frustrating place. Especially if you’re new to it. This website contains lots of information, guidance, and advice that can help you find out about a host of SEND topics. If you’re just beginning your SEND journey the guides below may be a good place to start.
Who's who in SEND?
Information on the professionals and services that are often involved with children and young people who have or are suspected to have SEND.
The Local Offer
The Local Offer is your local directory of SEND support organisations and services in your area. It is published by your Local Authority and it is a legal duty for every Local Authority to have one.
SEND Glossary
The world of SEND is full of new terms, titles and abbreviations (like SEND!). Our glossary unpacks some of the terms you are likely to come across during your journey into Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
National SEND organisations
There are organisations providing advice and support to families with SEND all over the country. This is a list of some of the national organisations that can help families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.