SEND local offer

We’re keen to hear your views and opinions about our new special educational needs and disabilities strategy for children and young people in Kent.

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 adults with SEND

The move towards adulthood can be challenging. You'll need to consider issues such as housing, education, work and adult social care.
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.
Guidance for families during COVID-19 outbreak

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

Read the SEND strategy, dyslexia policy and the autism pathway documents.

Find local SEND services

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