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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Our response to the coronavirus outbreak is continuing – and our focus is on keeping critical services running, particularly those supporting vulnerable people.

We are currently working through the detail of the latest government announcements which affect Leicester city and parts of the county. 

Find out more about the support and guidance available, and any changes to our services.

Increased restrictions for Leicester and parts of Leicestershire announced 

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Information about what the Local Offer is and how you can get involved.

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The Information and support directory Parent Carer Forum

  • What is the Local Offer 

    The Leicestershire Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and their families information about help and services in Leicestershire.

  • SEND jargon buster 

    Find explanations for some commonly used words and abbreviations that you might hear when looking into support for your child with special educational needs and disabilities.

  • Our Local Offer team and how they can help you 

    In response to what young people and families have told us, we have developed a series of short videos of professionals talking about their roles.

  • Get help with your child's progress 

    We know it might feel uncertain and daunting when beginning to explore support for your child. However, if your child isn’t progressing as well as they should, is having difficulty at nursery, school or college, or has a disability, they can get extra help.

  • Disabled Children's Register 

    The Disabled Children and Young People’s Register is a secure database which aims to capture information about all children and young people aged 0-25years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living within Leicestershire.

  • SEND Special provision capital fund 

    The Government has committed additional funding to help local authorities with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our plan sets out how we'll invest it.

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