Mary CollinsHead of Educational Psychology

Sheffield City Council

2014

The Local Offer

The Local Offer• Children and Families Bill, Part 3 –

a duty on all local authorities to publish details of services and provisions in the area to support families with a child or young personwith a special educational need and/or a disability (SEND)

• “One-stop shop” - bring together in one place all of the information about SEND. It will cover education, health, social care, transport and leisure activities.

1.To provide information about the support and opportunities that are available AND

2.To make provision more responsive to local needs and aspirations, building on parental feedback.

The Local OfferWhat is it for?

Who is it for?

• Parent carers of children and young people with SEND.

• Practitioners and professionals.

The Local Offer

• Every local authority has to do this by September 2014.

•Some information is already out there but it is in different places, can be hard to find and may be out of date.

•A website but there will be help for those without access to the internet.

•It will be “co-produced” with local families.

The local offer will . . .

• Make it easier for parents/carers to find the information that matters to them

• Provide clarity and confidence for parents

• Identify need and gaps in provision

• Provide an evidence base for improving services

• Contact Mary Collins, Principal Educational Psychologist www.mary.collins@sheffield.gov.uk ór view FAQs online at www.sheffield.gov.uk/localoffer

Any Questions?