Children aged 5 to 15

Oxfordshire SEND local offer

Guidance and support for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 15 accessing SEND support.

Does my child have special educational needs?

You may worry that your child finds learning harder than other children of the same age. Somebody may have told you your child has special educational needs (SEN).

Find out what this means and what you can do next.

Find local advice

Explore services that can help you.

Find local health services

Explore services that can help you.

There's lots of support available

You don't need to wait if you have questions – but find out what to ask and who to speak to.

Understanding formal support

An education, health and care needs assessment is personalised to your child. It sets out exactly what needs to be implemented to support them with their education.

Learn more about requesting an EHCP assessment