Guidance and support for professionals

The Local Offer explains the support and services that are available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25 years.

Find out more about the Local Offer (including what the term SEND and Local Offer mean) and give us feedback about the Local Offer. 

For independent support and advice please contact Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS).

Pages within the guidance and support for professionals section

The School Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Guide

Help to find the right information

We have split the Local Offer into four age brackets - Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Preparing for Adulthood.

Choose a category to view the relevant information.

Difficulties using the internet? View our guide. 

View the preparing for adulthood directory of local services and organisations that can help people with special needs or disabilities