SEND
Dudley's Local Offer is a one stop resource of information and services available to children and young people (aged 0-25) with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), their parents, carers and families.
In Dudley borough, we are committed to ensuring that children and young people with SEND have access to the best possible range of services, support, and opportunities to enable them to realise their fullest potential.
Our Local Offer allows parents, carers ,young people and professionals to find and access information and support more easily. It contains a wealth of information on areas such as education, health and social care, training and employment, leisure and support to prepare you for adulthood. It also includes information to support children and young people with the most complex of needs and with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Useful pages and links
Activezone
Disability Sports for Children and Young People
Communication, Interaction, Physical and Sensory (CIPS) Advisory Service
providing high quality specialist teaching, advice and support to settings
Consultation on the proposal to develop a township model of Early Years Inclusion Hubs for Children with SEND
Proposal Model of Early Years Inclusion Hubs for Children with SEND
Designated Clinical Officer
Dudley Local Area SEND Self Evaluation (SEF)
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.
Dudley Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision Framework (OAIP)
This guidance is designed to help education professionals in all settings identify, plan for and meet the needs of children and young people (CYP) who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and require reasonable adjustments or additionality at the SEN Support stage, in line with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0-25 years, 2015 (CoP). It highlights the vital importance of high-quality teaching and learning in the context of inclusive pedagogy for all CYP, as the basis for meeting the range of needs within a mainstream setting.
FamilyLine (Family Action - Free Help Line)
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.
Latest SEND MARCH bulletin is issued
Latest SEND bulletin is issued
Latest SEND News Bulletin is published
Aiming to keep parent carers, education settings and stakeholders informed about Dudley’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Programme as well as news and events.
Mediation and Tribunal
SENDIST
Resolving Disagreements and Formal Complaints
Resolving Disagreements and Formal Complaints
SEN support
I’m concerned about my child’s progress
SEND Code of Practice
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SEND
The Area SEND inspection framework
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.
What are Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
What is SEN ? Defining Special Educational Needs. Identifying the 4 broad areas of need
What is a school SEN information report?
SEN information report