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Advice and support for children and young people with SEND
About SEND and the Local Offer
Information about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), Devon’s Local Offer, and the support services available in Devon.
Types of SEND need
What is meant by SEND and how the four key SEND areas of need may be supported.
Support for children and young people with SEND
How support for children and young people with SEND will vary depending on their needs.
Early years and childcare
Information for families of children aged 0-5 years, including support for children’s development, and finding and paying for childcare.
Primary and secondary school
Children and young people with SEND may need extra help in school if they find learning more difficult.
Preparing for adulthood
Find out about the support available for 14-25 year olds to help with the transition to adulthood.
EHCP
An Education and healthcare plan (EHCP) supports young people whose needs go beyond what mainstream settings normally provide.
Social care support
Children and young people with SEND, and their families, may need extra help in their daily lives.
Family support
Advice, support and activities for children and young people with SEND, and their families.
Health and wellbeing
Whilst standard health services are accessible to all, some health conditions or needs will require extra help and support.
Financial support
Additional help may be available to support children and young people with SEND.
Who to contact
Contact details for some key SEND support and advice services.
Your experience of the SEND support you have received
Your feedback will help improve how SEND services and support are delivered in Devon
How we’re working with families
Find out more about how we’re working with families to improve our SEND service and support in Devon.
