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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.

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Barnsley SEND Local Offer 

Barnsley SEND Co-Production

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

If you can't find what you are looking for ring 0800 0345 340 option 5


Under Construction

We're having a makeover

Our Local Offer Working Together group, along with Barnsley & Beyond (18 - 25 SEND voice and influence group) are steering some changes to the look and feel of the Local Offer Website. 

You'll start to see some changes to colour schemes and layout taking place W/C Monday 1st December 🎨 thank you for your patience. 

👷‍♀️ From Monday 5th January work behind the scenes is happening to ensure the Local Offer Website feels like a place for everyone, we are working on separating the site into sections specific to Young People, Parents and Carers and Professionals, don't worry you'll still have access to everything on the site. 

You can help shape the index of the site by completing our quick one question ranking survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/d0cZnuZb3M

Your feedback will help us improve the site for everyone!

If you have any feedback about the changes please email us: SENDlocaloffer@barnsley.gov.uk

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 

NEW Local Offer Search Tool

Try our new AI powered search tool, to start your search for information across the Local Offer Website

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 

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.

Information for Carers

Information, advice and support services for parents, carers and young carers.

Health, Disability & Neurodiversity Services & Support

Here you can find out about services that are available in the Barnsley area, to support with a range of needs.

Learning 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

Concerns, Mediation & Exclusions

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

National Organisations (Opens in New Window)

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

Money

In this section you will find information on:

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

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.

Becoming an Adult: The Post 16 Offer

Click here for information about Post 16 services

Things to do

From arts and crafts to sports, yoga and wellness, find universal and SEND specific things to do. 

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

AI Search Tool

Use our AI powered search tool to find what you are looking for.

Contact us

Need help?

0800 0345 340 option 5

SENDLocalOffer@Barnsley.gov.uk

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Local Offer Live

Click here to find a summary of past Local Offer Live Events, including services who were in attendance along with their contact details where possible

Get Involved

Click here to see current ways to get involved and have your say

Disabled Children's Register (DCR)

Join the Disabled Children's Register 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!

Barnsley Local Offer for Care Leavers

Take a look at Barnsley's Local Offer for Care Leavers. (opens as a PDF)Â