Local offer

What is the Local Offer?

The Local Offer is a comprehensive guide created by local authorities to provide information about services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in their area. It aims to help parents and young people understand what support is available, including services in education, health, social care, and leisure. The Local Offer is a central resource for families to find information, make informed choices, and access the support they need. 

You can find more information on the Buckinghamshire Local Offer website.

SENDIAS

Buckinghamshire Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (known as Bucks SENDIAS) provides free, confidential, impartial information, advice and support on all matters relating to special educational needs and disability for children and young people aged 0 to 25 and their parents/carers.

For advice from the service please refer first to the SENDIAS webpages:
Bucks SENDIAS service | Buckinghamshire Council 

The webpages include informative webinars: 
SENDIAS news, events and webinars | Buckinghamshire Council

If necessary contact SENDIAS using the clickable Bucks SENDIAS Contact Form

BUCKS Autism Tool Kit

Whether or not your child has an autism diagnosis, this toolbox will provide advice, and signpost you to support, services, and resources to help you to support your child.

A child does not need a diagnosis to access support. Most schools, colleges, and health services offer support based on need with or without a diagnosis.

The Parent's Portal by Autism Early Support (AES) provides free, dynamic online support and guidance services for families in Buckinghamshire. We highly recommend signing up.