Kent's Local Offer

What is the Local Offer? 
Every local authority must publish a Local Offer. A local offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support services are available in their area. It should include information about education, health and care provision. It should also tell you about training, employment and independent living for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

You can find the SEND Local Offer for Kent County Council (KCC) at www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/special-educational-needs 

What does it include? 
The Local Offer includes information on:
•    how children and young peoples’ needs are identified
•    different types of needs
•    how their needs are assessed
•    the special educational, health and social care provision for children and young people with SEND 
•    opportunities for training and employment
•    support for independent living
•    leisure activities and support groups
•    where you can find more information, advice and support
•    arrangements for travel
•    information about your rights as a young person with SEND or a parent of a child with SEND
•    the help available to resolve disagreements.