Professionals hub
Guidance and practical resources for practitioners - to help identify and assess needs, contribute to statutory processes, plan and review support, and work effectively with families and partner agencies across education, health and social care.
The Best Start in Life Strategy sets out our commitment to ensuring every child has the strongest possible foundation from conception to age five. It brings together health, early education, social care, voluntary organisations and Best Start Family Hubs to provide joined‑up support for families.
An outline of Early Years support and childcare options - covering funded childcare, support for children with SEND, and additional funding schemes to help families.
This section provides guidance on recognising autism, advice and services for autistic children and young people, their families and carers. Featuring local information to help you understand autism and access the right support in Westmorland and Furness.
Resources and guidance for schools and settings on EHC Needs Assessments and Education, Health and Care Plan annual review documents.
The role of the Educational Psychology (EP) Service and how it supports children, young people, families, and schools with learning and development needs.
This page provides guidance for schools and settings on ordinarily available provision and SEN support to help meet children’s needs without an EHCP.
The SEND Specialist Teaching Service works with schools and families to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities
Links to model documents that you can download and populate with your own information. These documents can then be used on your websites.
Download and read the SEND Partnership Learning from Practice bulletins.