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Support for parents/carers of teenagers. Select 'View all services' to see everything available to support families with teenagers, or browse our highlights below. Health and WellbeingFind details on health services listed on this website from local support groups to counselling, helplines and much moreFind out…
How do I refer for an assessment for ASD?
The Cornwall multidisciplinary pathway for the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and young people was developed using national guidelines. It aims to provide timely assessment and where appropriate, diagnosis close to home if possible. The process is initiated by a…
What is the SEND Local Offer?
Cornwall’s SEND Local Offer is the provision that is available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. It includes: Health and Social Care Education and training Activities for children and young people with SEND Look for this…
Ofsted
Select a link to access information from Ofsted Registration requirements - the requirements you will need to follow if you register with Ofsted to look after children. Become a registered early years or childcare provider in EnglandThis guidance came into effect on 1 January 2016.…
FAQs
On this page, you will find common questions from parents/ young people about SEND and Cornwall’s SEND Local Offer. If you have a question that isn’t answered on our information pages or here, please use our feedback form to let us know what information is…
SEND Local Offer News
Stay up-to-date with the latest SEND developments, have your say in surveys, check out up-coming ways to provide feedback and see how parents, carers and young people with SEND have been participating in the co-production of Cornwall’s SEND Local Offer. If you would like to…
Cultural diversity within settings
Equality and Diversity Supporting children with English as an Additional Language In Cornwall, we have been reviewing our strategies for supporting EAL children and their families in the Early Years. Our Early Years EAL hubs will continue to run from September 17, with a collection…
Free resources for fun and learning - Early Years to Secondary
If your child has special educational needs (SEN) or a disability, be sure to also check out our other resources page that has lots of helpful apps and activities to compliment their learning.
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Children and Families Act 2014
An Introduction to the Children and Families Act 2014 The Children and Families Act 2014 seeks to improve services for vulnerable children and support strong families. It underpins wider reforms to ensure that all children and young people can succeed, no matter what their background.…