About SEND and the Local Offer
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Devon’s SEND Local Offer

About SEND and the Local Offer
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Information about the Local Offer, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the support services available for children and young people in Devon.

- [Types of SEND need](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/types-of-send/)
- [Jargon buster](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/about-send-and-the-local-offer/jargon-buster/)

About SEND
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- ### [New to SEND](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/about-send-and-the-local-offer/new-to-send/)

    Some information to explain what SEND is, how SEND needs might be identified, and who you can approach for help.
- ### [What's the SEND Local Offer?](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/about-send-and-the-local-offer/what-is-the-send-local-offer/)

    Information about the Local Offer, and the support available to children and young people in Devon.
- ### [SEND: Who's who guide](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/about-send-and-the-local-offer/send-whos-who/)

    An overview of key professionals who may support children and young people with SEND.
- ### [SEND support in Devon](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/about-send-and-the-local-offer/send-support/)

    There’s a range of support in Devon for children and young people with SEND, depending on their needs.
- ### [Who to contact](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/who-to-contact-for-advice-and-guidance/)

    Contact details for some key SEND support and advice services.
- ### [SEND support if you live outside Devon](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/who-to-contact-for-advice-and-guidance/local-offers-from-our-neighbouring-authorities/)

    Information about SEND from other local councils if you don’t live in the Devon County Council area.

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Working together
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Take a look at how we work with children and young people with SEND, and their families to shape future services.

You can also read our SEND strategy to learn more about our vision and priorities for supporting children and improving outcomes.

[Find out more about what we are doing](https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/send-local-offer/working-together/)