Oxfordshire SEND local offer

Find SEND support for your child

Working out what you need and how to access support can be hard.

Getting support for your child should start with their teacher, their tutor or the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator at their school or college.

The professional can talk to you about how your child is progressing and will regularly review their development. Together you'll decide if they would benefit from additional support, and what that might look like.

You do not have to wait if you have questions. Below are some practical suggestions to help you understand if they need support.

Does my child have special educational needs?

There is plenty of other support available across the county.

Education support you can access yourself

The role of the SENDCO

What support should be offered to your child in their school?

Help with finding education and childcare

Find out if your child is eligible for free travel to school and what support is available if they aren't

Get the support you need with early help

What is an education, health and care plan and how to ask to be assessed for one

General support you can access yourself

Local support for young people

Find activities and groups that are for young people with SEND.

Local support for you

Find support groups for parents and carers of children with SEND.

Advice and support for parents and carers from SENDIASS Oxfordshire

Funding for childcare

Information on the funding available for children with SEND.

Your legal rights

Understand your rights when you’re looking for childcare.

Getting out and about - toilets

Changing Places has a map of toilets that are fully accessible.

Getting out and about – deals

The Max Card is a discount card for families of children with additional needs.

Short breaks

Provide opportunities for disabled children and young people to spend time away from families and have fun.

Oxfordshire Parent Carers forum

Feedback on your experience to improve services.

Linking up with others

Join our Facebook group and share information and events for young people with SEND.

Support needing a referral

Educational psychologists

Find out more about educational psychologists and how they work.

Special educational needs support services

Work closely with and are accessed through schools to support young people to progress.

Children's Housing Occupational Therapy Service

Help your child live as independently as possible at home.