Kinship care and the SEND Local Offer
If the child or young person you care for has Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the Westmorland and Furness SEND Local Offer provides clear, up-to-date information about the support available.
The Local Offer is designed for children and young people aged up to 25, as well as their parents and carers. It brings together information about:
- education and learning support
- health services
- social care provision
- community and voluntary sector support
- activities, services and resources for families
The Local Offer helps families understand what support is available locally and how to access it.
Read about the SEND Local Offer
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
The SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support to children, young people and families of children with SEND.
The service can help you understand your rights, navigate the SEND system and make informed decisions about the support your child may need.
More information at Westmorland and Furness SEND IAS Service