Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (Local Offer)

Oldham’s Local Offer is an online resource that details services, support and guidance available to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 and their families.


Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans) EHC Plans will replace statements of SEN and LDAs

Learning disabilities and autism Support and advice for parents with children who have learning disabilities and autism.

Activities and short breaks Opportunities to spend time away, relaxing with friends and having fun.


Organisations giving support and advice Support and advice on health, social care, education and personal issues

Benefits and budgetsGrants, benefits and personal budgets

Health Doctors, dentists and health specialists


Leisure, sport, activities, socialising, travel Activities for children or young adults (to 25) who have special educational needs or a disability

Support for carers Carers' groups, short breaks and respite care

Transport, travel and mobilityBlue badges, concessionary fairs and help with travel


Supported housing Homes with support for over 16s

Living at home Care and carers, domestic help, equipment and adaptations

Directory of services Directory of services that have a SEND "Local Offer" provision


Early years (under 5s) childcare, education, support

Specialist support, nurseries, childminders, children's centres, free childcare

Primary school education and support

Finding, choosing and starting a primary school, special needs advice


Secondary school education and support

Finding, choosing and starting a secondary school, special needs advice

Preparing for adulthood

Support, education, training and work for over-16s


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Advice and support for parents

Oldham SEND Information Advice and Support (IAS) Service (formerly Parent Partnership Services) offers free, impartial and confidential advice, information and support to parents and carers about special educational needs.

Oldham SEND Information Advice and Support (IAS) Service   
Italia House,
Pass Street
Oldham, OL9 6HZ
0161 667 2055
Email: iass@pointoldham.co.uk
Website: http://www.iassoldham.co.uk