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Welcome to Barnsley's Local Offer

Where families have access to the right information at the right time, allowing them to make informed choices about the services and support they receive.

The Local Offer is maintained by BMBC's Families Information Service.

If you can't find what you are looking for ring 0800 0345 340.

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Starting your SEND Journey

In this section, you will find out where to go and who to talk to if you have concerns your child has SEND.

Find a Service

Find local SEND services, find out how they can help and how to contact them.

Find Things To Do

Search for local leisure activities or support groups

Find Parent Groups

Use the search to find parent groups in the Barnsley area

Disabled Children's Register (DCR)

In this section you will find out about the Disabled Children's Register (DCR) including

What it is,
Why you should join, and
How to join

Early Help for SEND Families

In this section you will find out what Early Help is and how it can help support you.

Childcare for a child with SEND

In this section you will find out about childcare for a child with SEND including:

Top tips for choosing childcare,
Help with childcare costs,
Free childcare for eligible 2 year olds
Support in settings

Short Breaks

In this section you will find out about

What a short break is,
How to check if you are eligible, and
How you can apply.

Education

This section will help you with:

Choosing a school for a child with SEND
SEND support in schools
Help with getting to school
Parent Carer, Young People guide to SEND support in school
Plans for after 16 years old

SEND Learning Opportunities (Opens in New Window)

In this section you will find a range of free courses for SEND young people, parents, carers and families

Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP)

In this section you can find out:

What an EHCP is
How long it takes
What to do if you don't get an EHCP.

Get Involved

In this section you can find out how to get involved and have your say.

Money

In this section you will find information on:

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

Becoming an Adult

In this section you can find:

What is meant by 'preparation for adulthood'
Moving from children to adult services
Things to consider by age

National Organisations (Opens in New Window)

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

Contact us

Need help?

0800 0345 340

infofis@barnsley.gov.uk

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Current ways to have your say

Click here to see the latest ways to get your voice heard.

Keeping you up to date with SEND improvements

click here to find out about the latest SEND improvements following the Inspection