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Families with children with additional needs (SEND)
Support for Children with SEND
Our vision for children and young people in Sandwell with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is that they will be able to achieve their aspiration for a healthy ordinary life through meaningful employment and fulfilling relationships within the community of their choosing.
To help with achieving this vision the Local Authority has produced, as required by law, a 'Local Offer' which sets out the support they expect to be available for children and young people in Sandwell with special educational needs and disabilities.
SEND Local Offer
How Banardos Support Children with SEND
As one of the lead providers of Family Hubs, Barnardo’s aim to ensure every element of our services is accessible for all families. From listening to suggestions of parents and carers, we also have specific SEND support available.
Programmes for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Our Family Hubs support parents and carers with programmes specifically for children with SEND
Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children (SPDC)
Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children (SPDC) seeks to ensure that all disabled children, young people and their families shall have access to a range of positive play and leisure opportunities enabling them to be safe, healthy and happy and that focus on enjoyment and achievement.
Find out more about Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children (SPDC)
Sandwell Parents Voice United (SPVU)
SPVU are an independent group of parent carers working together to hear and share the collective voice of our members who aspire to improve outcomes for all children and young people in Sandwell, who have special educational needs or disability.