What is the SEND Local Offer and who is it for?

What is the SEND Local Offer?

The SEND Local Offer sets out the support available in Sutton for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

It brings together information about services across:

• education

• health

• social care

You can explore this support through the Sutton Information Hub.

The Local Offer shows:

• what services are available

• who they are for

• how to access them

It should give clear, up-to-date information in one place.

It also helps families, young people and professionals understand what to expect from local services.

Who is the SEND Local Offer for?

The SEND Local Offer is for:

• children and young people with SEND (aged 0 to 25)

• parents and carers

• practitioners and professionals

It includes support whether or not a child or young person has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.

How can it help?

The SEND Local Offer can help you:

• find services in Sutton

• understand how to access support

• learn what support settings should provide

• plan next steps, including preparing for adulthood

You can browse services or search by need on the SEND Local Offer pages.

Why we have a Local Offer

Every local authority must publish a SEND Local Offer.

It exists to:

• make information easier to find and understand

• support informed choices

• improve services through feedback from families and young people

Have your say

The Local Offer should reflect the needs of local families.

You can help improve it by sharing your views through the feedback section.