Local Offer - Special Educational Needs / Disabilities (SEND) - Homepage
The Local Offer website is here to make it easier for you to find out about services and support available for children and young people, from birth to 25 years, with special educational needs and/or disabilities (known as SEND for short).
Explore Doncaster’s Local Offer
The Local Offer is Doncaster’s online source of information about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children and young people aged 0-25 years. Our website will tell you what help and support is available from City of Doncaster Council, the local NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and other partners such as education and social care.
- About the Local Offer
New here? Find out what the Local Offer is all about and how you can use it to help you - Early Years
What support is available to children before they start school (0-5 years) and information on childcare for children with SEND - Education and Learning
Information on getting support for your child in their education setting, the types of settings available and where they are - Health and Social Care
Information on health and social care services which may support your child, including Short Breaks and Early Help - Activities and Leisure
Find fun things to do for children and young people with SEND in Doncaster - Money Matters and Transport
Information on financial support which may be available to your child/family and transport services for children and young people - Preparing for Adulthood
Find out what happens when you move from children to adult services, and other information related to starting your adult life - Get Involved, Latest News and Feedback
Find out opportunities to get involved and give feedback, meet other carers in the SEND community and read the latest SEND news - Local Offer Directory
Search our Local Offer Directory to find more services for children and young people with SEND
Children's Disability Register (TIE Register)
Together Information Exchange (TIE) is a voluntary register of children and young people 0-19 with disabilities in Doncaster. All local authorities are required by the Children Act 1989 to hold a register of disabled children and young people. The information you provide is kept on a secure database and supports in planning for the future across all services that support families with disabilities.
Find out more about the TIE Register
Who can I speak to?
Families Information Service
Contact Families Information Service if you would like to speak to the team responsible for co-ordinating and publishing the Local Offer, e.g. if you would like to contribute or need help finding information on the Local Offer by calling 01302 735237 or emailing localoffer@doncaster.gov.uk
SEN Sevice
Contact the SEN Service if you would like to speak to somebody regarding your child's Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) by calling 01302 737210 or 737211 or 737296 or 737209 or emailing email sen@doncaster.gov.uk
SENDIAS
Contact SENDIAS if you would like information, advice and support in relation to Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and related health and social care issues by calling 01302 736920 or emailing sendias@doncaster.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can complete their online form to request support.
More Information
Section 23 Notification
Section 23 notifications to be completed by health professionals only. Compliance with the legal duty to notify City of Doncaster Council so that services can work together to ensure a child's Special Educational Needs are met.
SECTION 23 REFERRAL FORMGraduated Approach
The graduated approach aligns the assess, plan, do and review process with the expectations from the SEND Code of Practice for children and young people identified as having SEND. Visit the new graduated approach webpage using the link below.
Documents and Resources
- Jargon Buster (Glossary of Terms)-1
- Download (167KB - PDF)
- Parents guide to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code Of Practice
- Download (566KB - PDF)
- Children and Young People's Guide to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code Of Practice
- Download (4.86MB - )
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code Of Practice
- Download (3.23MB - PDF)
- Local Offer leaflet
- Download (592KB - PDF)
- Doncaster SEND Strategy 2022-2025 v10
- Download (991KB - PDF)
Downloads & Resources
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City of Doncaster Council’s Families Information Service is responsible for co-ordinating and publishing the Local Offer – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).