We understand that navigating the world of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) might seem overwhelming at first. We're here to help you understand what it means when a child or young person is identified as having special educational needs.

We recognise how important it is to be able to get the right help when it is needed. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right department or service who can offer help.

Every situation is different and so different kinds of help are available from different people, departments and service.

If you are not sure where to start you can contact the Local Offer who can support you in finding information suitable the contacts are available here 

You can also contact Kirklees Families Together (opens link in a new window)

How we can help

Some help we offer is called self-help information, where we provide information through the Local Offer of what you can do as a parent or carer to help your child.  If you are a young person with special educational needs or disabilities you may find some of this information helpful too.

Some help may be where we let you know about other information (sometimes called signposting) from other services or support from different departments in Kirklees Council, as well as help that might come from other places, like voluntary organisations or independent services which you may or may not have to pay for.

Some help we offer will be directly from services which you can contact to make a referral for help, or where other people you might be working with can make a referral to.

Please use the information below to help you find the help you may need.  All contact details are provided in the links.

If you are over 18 or are calling about some one who is over 18 then please contact the Community Health & Social Care Team (formerly Gateway to Care) on 0300 304 5555.