The website has been created in partnership with children, young people and their families and includes:
- what to do if you're new to SEND
- local support such as where you can find helpful advice, fun activities or services
- educational settings in Wolverhampton or nearby such as early years, primary, secondary, sixth form, colleges, further education and higher education
- travel assistance arrangements for children or young people attending schools, colleges or an early years setting
- how to get advice for young adults with SEND, like housing and employment support.
The new website has been developed in response to the Local Area SEND Inspection in 2021, which found that many parents and carers were not aware of the Local Offer and some of those that were found it difficult to access information on the site.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "The Local Offer website brings together a wide range of information about the education, health and social care support available in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area for children and young people with SEND, and their families.
"User acceptance testing is still being carried out on the new site and further development will be undertaken in response to feedback received. We are keen to hear your views to help us continue updating the website to meet your needs, so please take a look and if you have any comments, let us know via the feedback function on the website."
