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    Birmingham's SEND Local Offer

    Birmingham’s SEND Local Offer (updated information)

    Birmingham's Local Offer website gives information about the wide range of services available to support children and young people from birth to 25 years—particularly those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). localofferbirmingham.co.uk+2Birmingham City Council+2

    It includes help in these areas: education, physical and mental health, social care, leisure activities, and support for moving towards greater independence and adulthood. localofferbirmingham.co.uk+1

    All local authorities in England are required to maintain a Local Offer, publishing the support available via a website. Birmingham’s can be accessed at www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk. localofferbirmingham.co.uk+1

    What information is available on the Local Offer website

    Here are the types of information and services you should be able to find:

    • Sources of support, advice, and information for children, young people, and families, including support groups and forums. boldmere.bham.sch.uk+1

    • Educational, health, and social care services for children and young people with SEND. localofferbirmingham.co.uk+1

    • How children/young people with possible SEND are identified and assessed; how to request an assessment (for example, for an Education, Health and Care Plan). localofferbirmingham.co.uk+2Birmingham City Council+2

    • Other educational or non-educational provision: leisure activities, sports, arts, etc. boldmere.bham.sch.uk+1

    • Information about preparing for adulthood: post-16 education, training, life skills, etc. localofferbirmingham.co.uk+1

    • Travel arrangements: how to travel to/from school, post-16 institutions, and early years providers. localofferbirmingham.co.uk+1

    • Childcare options, including provision for disabled children and those with SEND. boldmere.bham.sch.uk+1

    • Support available in higher education, including details about Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and how to apply. boldmere.bham.sch.uk

    • How to resolve disagreements, mediation, and the complaints process.