Coronavirus (COVID-19)
During the coming weeks, we know that some schools and colleges are closing or partially closing, which will affect EHC assessments, EHCP reviews and provision in school during this time. All of our advice for schools and parents about Coronavirus and its impact on SEND is available here.
Devon Information Advice and Support (DiAS) also offer information about coronavirus, school, education and SEND.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Local Offer
Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the opportunity to thrive. Some just need a little extra help or special support to achieve their potential.
Devon’s Local Offer, on this page brings, together useful advice and guidance about education, health and social care support for children with SEND. It also provides information about the range of local services that can support the children and young people and their families. For support with the Local Offer you can also email sendlocaloffer@devon.gov.uk.
Devon Information Advice and Support (DiAS) also offer information about coronavirus, school, education and SEND.
Devon’s SEND strategy has been produced in collaboration with children and young people with SEND and their families, and it sets out how we will help improve their outcomes.
We are currently working to improve our SEND service. You can read more about the SEND Transformation Project here.
For parents, professionals and settings invited to use Devon’s EHC Hub it can be accessed here.
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Our Local Offer
Support for different types of need
Information about what support is available for different types of need
I think my child might have special educational needs
What to do if you are worried about your child
SEND vision and strategy 2021-24
Our priorities in order to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
The Disability Network
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SEND Inspection and Written Statement of Action
Information about Devon’s SEND inspection and written statement of action