SEND Local Offer
Welcome to Hampshire's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Offer
You can find information about the help and services available for children and young people (aged 0 to 25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Hampshire. Explore the information topics below.
What more information on the Local Offer? Join us at out next SEND Local Offer Discovery Day!
Consultation on recently released White Paper
The government has shared a new plan called the Education White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving. They are also asking people what they think about changes to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). There is a 12‑week consultation.
You can share your thoughts until 18 May 2025.
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Education and Childcare
Information about the types of education settings available, how they support children with SEN, and what to consider when deciding what might work best for your child. -
Support for Carers, Including Breaks From Caring
Support for families with SEND, including breaks from caring
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Accessing NHS Services for Children with SEND
Health services, equipment and specific therapies for children and young people with SEND
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Preparation for Adulthood
Further education and employment options and building independence into adulthood
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Leisure and Play - Hampshire Gateway
Organisations and activities that support the Hampshire Gateway Card scheme
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Hampshire Local Area Partnership
Information about the Hampshire Local Area Partnership, strategy, action plan, agreed approaches and best practice examples
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Feedback, Co-production and Annual Reports
Transparent feedback, co-production and the Local Offer annual report
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Directory of Activities and Services
Find local support and activities for children and young people with SEND
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Hampshire Happy Talkers
Language and communication help and resources to support communication development for children aged 0-5
Other useful information
Guide for parents with learning disabilities, explaining changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.
Guide for children and young people with learning disabilities on changes to the special needs educational and disability (SEND) system.
Living on the border? More Local Offer websites from neighbouring authorities.