Local Offer

…parents called ‘Special educational needs and disability – A guide for parents and carers‘. (August 2014). This guide explains how the system that supports children and young people with special… Continue Reading What to do if I am concerned my child has SEND?

About us Portage is a free educational service for North Lincolnshire pre-school children who have additional needs, and their families. Portage Outreach Practitioners work closely with parents/carers and early years… Continue Reading Portage – home visiting educational service

Complex Behaviour Team The North Lincolnshire Complex Behaviour Team provides advice and support for parents and carers of a child who has a learning disability and / or Autism, who… Continue Reading Complex Behaviour

…the school in conjunction with parents and pupils themselves. Every school must publish an SEN information report about the SEN provision the school makes. You can find this on the… Continue Reading SEN Support in Mainstream Schools

…The Council for Disabled Children has published a School Admissions Briefing, with information intended to help parents of disabled children and young people, parents of children and young people with… Continue Reading Primary

…talk to Special Educational Needs and Disability, Information and Support Service (SENDIASS). or other voluntary support services when a request for an EHC Needs Assessment is being considered. Parents and… Continue Reading What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment?

…is responsive to local needs and aspirations. It has been co-produced with our local North Lincs Parent Forum as well as taking on board feedback we have received from parents… Continue Reading What is the North Lincolnshire SEND Local Offer?

…needs are disabled are in care are leaving or preparing to leave care are young carers are young parents (or about to become young parents) are experiencing housing issues (DfE,… Continue Reading What is Early Help?

…parents who have children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They undertake a range of roles including: Act as forum for the views of parents and carers of disabled children… Continue Reading Where can I find Independent Help and Support?

…children and young people, it will provide targeted information and support for parents and carers, and professionals. Life Central is a joint initiative between North Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire… Continue Reading Life Central

…that we are actively helping to raise standards in the providers. These standards are around all aspects of the service: education and learning child welfare and safety how parents, carers… Continue Reading Independent Monitoring

In North Lincolnshire we ensure that the needs and views of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents or carers, are at the forefront… Continue Reading Consultations and surveys

Most parents worry about being able to provide the right advice to their children as they prepare for adulthood and many parents are not aware of the options and services… Continue Reading How You Can Help Your Child Make Careers Decisions

…how we may work: Parents and Carers of pre school age children [PDF, 105Kb] Parents and Carers of school age children [PDF, 106Kb] Young People aged 16 to 25 [PDF,… Continue Reading Education Psychology Service

…and the surrounding noises in The Pods sports hall. Jack’s parents, who both work, are keen for Jack to do as much physical activity as possible as this helps him… Continue Reading Jack B’s story