The Local Offer provides a single point for information to help families access details about services available to them, and offer guidance in multiple areas, such as:
- Early years places
- Schools (including academies and free schools)
- Colleges
- Health and care
- Leisure activities
The Local Offer also includes guidance for parents when they need to speak with practitioners and professionals and information on giving feedback, raising concerns and making complaints.
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The Record
Bolton collects basic information about a child's needs on a database known as 'The Record'. This is used to inform future service development and to ensure that the Local Authority collates and keeps accurate records about a child’s needs. A Parent Information and Support Worker coordinates The Record, and can be contacted on 01204 337102.
Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy
The document details our strategy to deliver the SEND reforms effectively and improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Read the strategy
External Inspection
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspect local services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The GOV UK guide provides information about the inspection process.
This is Bolton’s most recent inspection report.The recommendations identified as part of Area SEND inspection are included within the strategic overview.
