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) and their families in Hampshire. Explore the information topics below.
Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to SEND Support
The Government is currently seeking views on two consultations related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
These consultations are an opportunity for children, young people, parents, carers, professionals and organisations to share their experiences and help shape future SEND policy and practice.
The consultations are open until 11:59pm on 18 September 2026.
Current consultations
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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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The Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Multidisciplinary Service
Support for parents and professionals by improving understanding of neurodivergence and providing advice and resources to help them feel informed and empowered. -
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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Having Your Say
Have a say about the services and decisions that impact you across education, health and social care
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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
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.