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This includes information from ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s Local Offer for children and young people with additional needs, their families and the practitioners who help them.

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ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Children's Social Care Services 'good' say Ofsted Result of inspection in March 2025

Additional Needs Service Showcase Find out about these upcoming events in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ for parents, carers, and practitioners

We are updating the language used for SEN Provision in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ The changes will be fully implemented by September 2025

New Education Health and Care Plan Portal user testing group We want your views

Young writers' group Use your voice to make a difference

SEND and AP Capital Programmes to deliver 3,000 new school places More school places for children with Additional Needs and Disabilities (AND)

New nurturing school's programme Improving the wellbeing of children and young people

New mainstream Special Educational Needs (SEN) Units in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Read about the opening of these units in Epsom and Woking

Response to Local Area SEND Inspection Report – Improvement Plan

Join our travel assistance under-16 application form user testing group