The SEND Local Offer details the services available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Most children and young people (up to the age of 25) with SEND will have their support provided through services listed in the Local Offer. Many local organisations provide these services, which include education, health and social care.

You can use the Suffolk Local Offer website  or Norfolk Local Offer to find:

• Local schools, nurseries and health services and read about the support they offer
• Groups and clubs
• Specialist support services within Education, Health and Social Care
• Advice and guidance on EHCP assessments and plans, travel and transport and preparing for adulthood

Other sources of information and support

• The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS): Suffolk families can call the helpline on 01473 265210, Monday to Friday, or email sendiass@suffolk.gov.uk
• Norfolk families can contact their local SENDIASS Norfolk SENDIASS or call 01603 704070
• Suffolk Parent Carer Forum are a group of parent carers who have come together to help shape the provisions and services that children and young people with special/additional needs and/or disabilities access. You can contact SPCF on 01473 760933, by emailing info@suffolkpcf.co.uk or by visiting the SPCF website.
• Norfolk Family Voice are a group of parent carers who offer the same support as above in Norfolk.  You can visit their website  Family Voice
• Your school SENDCo can point you in the direction of support groups for specific needs or local groups that might be helpful.