Darlington SEND Local Offer
Developed and produced in partnership with the Darlington Parent Carer Forum, the Young Leaders Group and Darlington parents & carers.
Darlington Written Statement of Action for SEND [pdf document]
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS) [External link]
As the new academic year has started please remember that independent, impartial advice on all matters SEND is freely available to children, young people and their parents and carers from SENDIASS and also from the Darlington Parent Carer Forum. The staff in these organisations have had relevant training regarding the SEND Code of Practice and the Equalities Act, as well as appropriate personal checks carried out on their suitability to carry out their roles. Both organisations comply with data protection legislation to keep you and your information safe and secure and both are covered by public liability insurance. When seeking advice and support on SEND matters please ensure you are doing so safely – the easiest way to do this is through the appropriate and recognised channels.
Darlington SEND Local Offer
The Local Offer is Darlington Borough Council's publication of all the provision the local authority expects to be available across Education, Health, and Social Care for children and young people (0-25) in our area, who have special educational needs and/or are disabled, including those who do not have Education Health and Care (EHC) plans.
The main purpose of the Local Offer is to provide clear, comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date information about the available provision and how to access it; and to make provision more responsive to local needs and aspirations by directly involving children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities, their parents, and service providers in its development and review.
Independent, impartial advice on all matters SEND is freely available to children, young people and their parents and carers from SENDIASS and also from the Darlington Parent Carer Forum. The staff in these organisations have had relevant training regarding the SEND Code of Practice and the Equalities Act, as well as appropriate personal checks carried out on their suitability to carry out their roles. Both organisations comply with data protection legislation to keep you and your information safe and secure and both are covered by public liability insurance. When seeking advice and support on SEND matters please ensure you are doing so safely – the easiest way to do this is through the appropriate and recognised channels.
News and articles [external link]
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When there is serious risk of injury, risk of serious damage to property, or a crime in progress, always dial 999. Remember, you should only dial 999 in an emergency.
- CAMHS (Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Service) - 0191 441 5573
- Emergency Duty Service - 01642 524552