Support services
The links below will direct you to our Northumberland SEND Local Offer website where you can find a range of local services, including education, health, and social care, in one place.
Understanding SEND: Key terms and definitions
Learn more about key terms and definitions surrounding Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) in our SEND definitions guide.
Northumberland SEND Local Offer explained
See what it means for you in our Northumberland SEND video guide.
Concerned about your child’s development?
If you have questions about your child’s development, find help on the child development support page.
Support for early years and childcare
Discover early years support for families with children aged 0-5, including childcare, council services, and Family Hubs on the Early Years and Childcare page.
Education and school support services
Find out how schools, education settings, and council services support learners and their families on the Education and Schools page.
Planning for adulthood with SEND support
Search for support to help young people with SEND prepare for adult life on the Preparing for Adulthood page.
Health services for children and young people with SEND
Find out more about health support services for different needs on the Health Services page.
Social care support for SEND families
Learn about the social care support available to help with family life, including short breaks, on the Social Care page.
Transport services for school and college
Get information about school and college transport, including how to apply for concessionary travel, on the Transport page.
Leisure activities for children and young people
Find activities for children and young people to enjoy with their family and friends on the Leisure page.
Information, advice, and support services
Search a range of information, advice, and support services to get the right help at the right time on the Information , Advice, and Support page.
Share your feedback on SEND services
Tell us what is working well and what needs to change so we can improve our services on the Feedback page.