Westmorland and Furness SEND Local Offer

Website: Westmorland and Furness Local Offer
The Local Offer provides children and young people with SEND, and their families, accessible, up-to-date information about the support and opportunities available within the Westmorland and Furness area.
It includes details on:

• Education, Health, and Care (EHC) planning

• Local services and support groups

• Leisure and community activities

• Transport, childcare, and preparing for adulthood

The Local Offer aims to:

• Give families clarity and confidence in accessing support

• Encourage service development to respond to local needs

Cumberland SEND Local Offer

Website: Cumberland Local Offer
The Cumberland Local Offer outlines support for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND and their families.
It brings together comprehensive information in one place about:

• Education, health and social care

• Voluntary and community organisations

• Leisure activities

• Employment and transition services

Families can use the Local Offer to find practical support and understand what services they can expect locally.

Westmorland and Furness SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service)

Website: SENDIASS W&F
This service offers free, impartial and confidential information, advice, and support to:

• Children and young people with SEND (0–25)

• Parents and carers
  It supports families to navigate:

• EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)

• School transitions

• Dispute resolution

• Rights and entitlements under SEND law

Cumberland SENDIASS

Website: SENDIASS Cumberland
Cumberland SENDIASS provides impartial support to children and young people with SEND and their families.
Support includes:

• Help understanding and accessing services

• EHCP guidance

• Representation at meetings and mediation
  They empower families to be fully involved in decisions affecting their education and care.

Contact – For Families with Disabled Children

Website: Contact
Contact offers:

• Direct helpline advice and email support

• Information on diagnoses, benefits, and education

• Parent workshops and training
  As the national partner supporting parent carer forums, Contact works to amplify families’ voices in shaping services.

IPSEA – Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

Website: IPSEA
IPSEA provides:

• Free legal-based advice to families navigating SEND law

• Template letters and resources

• Tribunal and mediation support
  Their expert volunteers ensure families can secure appropriate education and support for their child.

SOS!SEN – The Independent Helpline for Special Educational Needs

Website: SOS!SEN
A charity-run helpline providing:

• Clear, independent guidance on SEND-related issues

• Support with EHCPs and appeals

• Local workshops and documentation review services
  Their service is confidential and tailored to each family’s situation.

Special Needs Jungle

Website: Special Needs Jungle
Special Needs Jungle is a parent-led website offering:

• Easy-to-understand guidance on SEND processes

• Personal stories and expert insights

• News and commentary on education, health and disability policy
  A trusted resource for keeping up to date with the SEND landscape in England.