What does co-producing the Local Offer mean?
We work continually with children, young people, parents and carers to shape the support that exists for families.
As part of the Children and Families Act, we are required to produce our Local Offer in partnership with children, young people and their families. Our focus is on putting children and young people at the heart of planning and decision making, through co-production and a person-centred approach. Our aim is to engage young people and their families in all processes, particularly in relation to:
- the Local Offer
- education, health and care (EHC) plans
- the commissioning of services
- strategic decision making
SEND Local Offer annual report
We are required to review how effective our Local Offer is on an annual basis and publish our findings. Our annual report explains:
- how we have collated feedback
- what that feedback has been
- what we've done to improve things
Local Offer Governance
This page provides information on how the local authority will provide up to date and accurate information and advice for children and young people with SEND their parents/careers and the professionals that work with them.
Local Offer in the community
Each year, the Local Offer attends events in the local community to share information with residents about what services are available for children, young people and families with SEND.
This is supported by key stakeholders, partner agencies and the Local Offer Champions.
You can find information about where the Local Offer has been this year in the SEND Local Offer annual report.
Useful resources
