SEND

What is the Local Offer?

The Local Offer is essentially the provision available for young people with SEND.
This is a requirement laid out by the Children’s and Families Bill 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2014. The Local Authority will produce a Local Offer for Cheshire East and all schools will produce one for their establishment.

The LA Local Offer has 2 key purposes:

  • To provide clear, comprehensive and accessible information about the support and opportunities that are available; and
  • To make provision more responsive to local need and aspirations by directly involving young people with SEND, parents and carers and service providers in its development and review.

Schools Local Offer also should be designed with these key principles in mind.
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/local-offer-for-children-with-sen-and-disabilities/local-offer-for-children-with-sen-and-disabilities.aspx