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What is the Local Offer and how to use it

This video helps to explain the Local Offer

The Kirklees SEND Local Offer is where parents, carers, children and young people up to 25 with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) can find information, advice and guidance about support, services, educational settings and activities that are available to children and young people with SEND in Kirklees. 

The Local Offer website provides information, advice and guidance for those aged 0-25.  If you have additional needs and are over 25 and would like to know what support is available for you, please contact Community Health and Social Care (formerly Gateway to care) on 0300 304 5555 or visit their website (opens link in new window)

We also provide information about services available outside Kirklees but accessible to those within Kirklees.  This includes independent schools or colleges and independent services, which may mean you have to pay to access them.  

The Local Offer is an information service, and therefore, we do not recommend or promote one service over another. The information provided is for parents and carers to make their own informed decisions about the services they use. For more information on our disclaimers, please see the disclaimers page.

Information about other local authority provision can be found on their Local Offer websites.  These can be found on this page: What about other Local Authorities (opens link in new window)

We have information available on the following, for you to search: 

 

The Local Offer website is something that Kirklees Council must provide for young people with SEND and is required by law.  The Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 say that we have to have a Local Offer and specify what it needs to include.

The Local Offer website is managed by Kirklees Council but is co-produced.  This means we work very closely with the people within Kirklees who will use this website to make sure it meets the needs of those who will use it the most.  We have also worked very closely with people from education, health, social care and those who provide activities for young people.

The Local Offer website has been co-produced with the help of PCAN (PCAN Website) (opens link in new window, KIAS (KIAS Website) (opens link in new window), local parents, children and young people in Kirklees with SEND.

We are committed to continue working with local people to make sure the Local Offer meets their needs.

If you would like to be involved in the co-production of the Local Offer, then please contact us at LocalOffer@kirklees.gov.uk 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

How to use the Local Offer

 

There are several ways to find information on this website. Below are some tips on using the website: 

  • Use the search bar at the top right of the screen to describe what you are looking for, then press Enter to see your results. There will be a variety of different pages for you to explore. 
  • Directory: this is a search function that lets you see all the services, schools, and activities in Kirklees. You can filter the results of your search on the left-hand side of the page. 
  • We have a dedicated Information & Advice page that shows all the information that is available to you. Click on a topic you would like to read about to see more information. 
  • We also have a dedicated Young People's area that contains information on a range of topics. Each tile on the page has a different topic for you to explore, from employment to keeping yourself safe. 

Accessibility toolbar

You can make this website more accessible by using the Recite Me accessibility toolbar in the top right hand corner of the screen.   This allows you to have the words on the page read out loud to you, change fonts, backgrounds and lots more.

The icon looks like this - 

You can find more information about how to use Recite Me by visiting their user guide page:

Recite Me user guide (opens link in new window)

You can also change the language on this website when using a web browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. This feature uses Google Translate.

This website offers some information in Easy Read format.

An Easy Read document is a format designed to make written information easier to understand, particularly for individuals with learning disabilities. It typically features:
  • Short, simple sentences.
  • Clear images that represent the text.
  • A supportive and clear layout structure that could include bullet points.
  • The goal is to ensure that information is accessible and usable for a wide range of individuals, including those with cognitive impairments or those who struggle with reading.
  • This format is increasingly used to improve accessibility in various sectors, including education and healthcare.

The videos below show you how you can find the information you need on the Local Offer

How to use the Home Page
How to use the search function
How to use the Buttons and News feature
How to find Events, Activities, Services and more.
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Last updated: 05/03/2026