Your child may have a diagnosis, be waiting for an assessment, or you may simply have noticed that they learn, communicate or behave differently. You do not need a diagnosis to ask for help. Support should be based on your child’s needs.
The Local Offer pages bring together clear, up-to-date information to help you find the right support at the right time.
This page is designed to help you find support for your child and family more easily. It has been co-produced with our parent carer forum, PCV Herefordshire, using information that families told us would be helpful when they are new to SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). We have grouped key links together to make them easier to find and use.
Where can I find support for me as a parent carer?
- Understand what SEND means
- Find advice and support groups for parent carers
- Explore short breaks, respite and activities
- Join parenting workshops and courses
- Connect with Parent Carer Voice Herefordshire
- Get independent SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) advice and support
What support can my child get at nursery, school or college?
What other support could help my family?
- Ask about Early Help for families
- Find disabled children’s social care support
- Apply for the Targeted Short Breaks allowance
- Find out about Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
- Check school transport support for children with SEND
- Find holiday activities and food (HAF) support