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Wakefield Local Offer

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What is the SEND Local Offer?

It provides information and support available for families with children and young people ages 0-25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Find out more about the Local Offer by clicking here.

Wakefield SEND Local Offer

Click here for services, support, information and things to do for children and families.

0 - 5 year olds

Early Years
Click here for services, support, information and things to do for children and families.

5 - 11 year olds

Primary
Click here for services, support, information and things to do for children and families.

11 - 16 year olds

Secondary
Click here for services, support, information and things to do for children and families.

16 - 25 year olds

Young Adults

Information and Support
Click here for details of all the support available in education, health and social care. Includes Education, Health and Care Plans, support groups for parents, carers and young people, signposting services, guidance and legislation.
Education Providers
Find out about all the mainstream and specialist education providers, including Universities, available in the local area and out of district. For details of support at school, click on the Information and Support box.
Preparation for Adulthood
Click here for what you need to consider as you prepare for adult life, employment and living independently as well as the services support available to help your family and you as you become an adult.
Things to do
Find out about all the activities and groups you can join in with to make new friends, build confidence and help social skills from 0 – 25 years old. For mainstream activities click on the link for WFYouth below.
Feedback
Read about the feedback we have got and how you can give feedback here. This includes You Said We Did and the Local Offer Annual report.
Common concerns
This includes topics like speech and communication, toileting, sleeping, behaviours and more and aims to help you with finding the information you need on the Local Offer quickly. Click here for more.
EHCP and Assessment
Click here for details fo the assessment journey including SEN Support and EHCPs.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Find out about ASD, including communication, sensory needs, sleep, health, behaviour, services and support