SEND local offer

We would like your views on your experience of using the Kent SEND Local Offer, and would be grateful if you could take a couple of minutes to complete the following survey.

About the SEND local offer

Find out what the local offer is and how it can help you.
What to do if you think your child has SEND

Who to speak to first if you think your child has special educational needs and what will happen next.
Support for children under 5

Includes what to expect from your early years provider Portage - supporting pre-school children with SEND pre-school children with sensory impairments
Support for school age children

Includes apply for and choose schools starting and changing schools transport options
Support for young people with SEND

Includes: employment, education, money management
Education health and care plans

Includes what EHC plans are for annual reviews phase transfers personal budgets
Health and wellbeing

Health services that support children and young people with their physical, emotional and mental health needs.
Listening to your voice and taking action

Find out how we are taking on board your feedback and improving our service.
Contact SEND teams and support services

Contact numbers for our SEND teams and SEND support groups.
Short breaks

Short breaks can give you a break from caring for your disabled child or young person. Find your nearest.
SEND strategies and policies

Includes: SEND inclusion statement, mainstream core standards, Ofsted inspection, SEND strategy
Guidance for families during COVID-19 outbreak

Information for families about SEND services during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Find local SEND services

There are many voluntary organisations, support groups and advice charities active in Kent that can help you, often for free.

Search for services and activities