Local Offer - Special Educational Needs / Disabilities (SEND) - Homepage
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. The website aims to make it easier for you to find out about services and support available in Doncaster from the local authority, the local NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and other partners such as education and social care.
SEND Parent's Handbook
The SEND Parent's Handbook has been co-produced with Doncaster parents and carers, Doncaster Parents' Voice (DPV) and other local partners to help parents and carers to navigate the local SEND system in schools.
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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 0800 138 4568 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 737211 (the phone lines are open 9am-1pm) or emailing sen@doncaster.gov.uk
If you require support with the Doncaster Education, Health and Care Hub please email doncaster.ehchub@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
SEND Toolkit for Professionals
The SEND Toolkit provides guidance to support professionals to meet the needs of children and young people across the four areas of need identified in the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and to ensure a holistic approach is taken to progress and development.
Documents and Resources
- SEND Local Offer A5 Flyer
- Download (1.35MB - PDF)
- Jargon Buster (Glossary of Terms)
- 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
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- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code Of Practice
- Download (3.23MB - PDF)
- Doncaster SEND Strategy 2022-2025 v10
- Download (991KB - PDF)
- Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy 2023-2025
- Download (1.73MB - PDF)
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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).