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Advice, Information and Guidance

This section helps children, young people, parents and carers understand SEND, find information, and access advice and support services.

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  • Understanding SEND

  • Information and advice services

  • Key contacts

  • National support

  • Getting involved

Understanding SEND

Find information to help you understand SEND and how support works.

These pages explain the SEND system and the support available for children and young people.

Information and advice services

If you need guidance about SEND support, assessments or services, these pages can help.

These services can help you understand your options and make informed decisions.

Key contacts

Find the right people and services to support you.

This page can help you identify who to contact for advice or support.

National support

National organisations can provide additional information, advice and resources.

These organisations may be able to offer specialist information and guidance.

Getting involved

Help shape and improve the SEND Local Offer.

Your feedback helps improve services for children and young people with SEND.

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