The Local Offer is more than just a website, or directory. 

• Find out what the local offer is and how it helps your Family 
• How you can be involved in coproducing the Local Offer 
• What we are working on to improve the Local Offer 

Find out where to go and who can help if you think your child may have SEND.

Watch our YouTube clip all about getting the most out of The Local Offer Website 

Find out what Early Help is, how it can support you and how to get it. 

• Top tips for choosing childcare,
  
• Help with childcare costs, and search for childcare
• Support in settings

Listen the podcast about moving on to school 

• What a short break is, and what's available
• How to check if you are eligible, and how to apply.

• Choosing a school for a child with SEND
  
• SEND support in schools
  
• Help with getting to school
• Plans for after 16 years old

Read the Parent Carer, Young People guide to SEND support in school

• What is an EHCP? 
• How long does it take to get one?
• What to do if you don't get an EHCP.

In this section you will find out how to raise concerns and which services can support you with this

Take a look at all the ways families can get involved with shaping SEND services in Barnsley. 

• Find out about co-production, what it means and how it's done in Barnsley 
• Read SEND strategies 
• Find contact details for the SEND Participation Team

In this section you will find information on:

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA),
• Motability,
• Personal budgets
• Permits & passes which can support you.

Explore the Becoming an Adult section to find out about: 

• Services that can help,
• What's next after leaving school
• Barnsley's 5-day offer
• Moving from children's to adult services and much more.

• What it is,
  
• Why you should join, and how to join

Find trusted national organisations that can help you in your SEND journey