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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 SEND services and support they receive.

For services that are available to everyone, (Universal Services) visit the Virtual Family Hub 

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 option 1


What is the ‘Local Offer’?

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 

Starting your SEND Journey

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 

Early Help for SEND Families

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

Early Years and Childcare for a child with SEND

Find out about childcare for a child with SEND including:
  • Top tips for choosing childcare,
  • Help with childcare costs, and search for childcare
  • Support in settings

Listen the podcast about moving on to school 

Short Breaks - Taking time for yourself

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

All about Education

Find out about:
  • 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


Find out about Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP)

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

Concerns, Mediation & Exclusions

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

FREE courses for families

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

Co-production, Getting involved, and having your say

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

Money Matters

In this section you will find information on:

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

Health Services & Support

Here you can find out about health services that are available in the Barnsley area 

Becoming an Adult: The Post 16 Offer

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.

Search for SEND services, find out how they can help and how to contact them

Search for local leisure activities or support groups

Search for parent groups

Sign up to the Disabled Children's Register (DCR)

Find out about the Disabled Children's Register (DCR) including:
  • What it is,
  • Why you should join, and how to join

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

Find us on Facebook!

Click here to follow Barnsley SEND Local Offer on Facebook 

Help us improve the Local Offer Website

We hope you've found everything you were looking for. 

Help us improve the Local Offer Website by taking a few moments to complete our Feedback Form 

Current ways to have your say

Click here to see current consultation ways to have your say

Keeping you up to date with SEND improvements

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

Take a look at the Local Offer Newsletters’ (Opens in New Window)


BMBC Strategies

Click here to see current BMBC strategies.

Worried about a child?

Worried about a child? 

Click here

Barnsley's Virtual Family Hub

💻 Visit the Virtual Family Hub 

Where you'll find information about Family Hubs & Start For Life, Universal Services, Help with childcare costs and childcare providers, leisure groups, holiday clubs and activities and much more!