Information advice and support

ADHD

What is Autism

CDT

providing high quality specialist teaching, advice and support to settings

Our specialist Networks

Dudley CAMHS is a specialist mental health service, commissioned to provide interventions to those children, young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Dudley Local Area SEND Self Evaluation (Framework) SEF provides an overview of the work that is being delivered across the Local Area including key areas of strength and areas of development.

Safeguarding is about protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse or neglect

SENDIASS

Dudley Voices for Choice empowers people with learning disabilities and/or autism to speak up

Early help for children and families

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried or upset about any aspect of your family life, FamilyLine is here for you. National charity Action Family, offer free emotional support and guidance on family relationships, conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries and more.

Keeping Safe

Young people with SEN or disabilities turning 18 may be eligible for adult care services

The SEND Code of Practice states that where a child or young person has been assessed as having social care needs in relation to their SEN social care teams should do the following

I’m concerned about my child’s progress

Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.

Short breaks are activities, outside of the home, for children with special educational needs and disabilities. They provide a break for both parents/carers and the child

SEND

The new SEND inspection framework was published last year. Each local area will be jointly inspected by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission at least once every 5 years.