Local Offer Live 2025!
The Kirklees SEND Local Offer is coming to life with a FREE live event.
Thursday 23rd October, 9:15 to 5:15 at John Smith Stadium in Huddersfield
Details below:
Local Offer News
On this page you will find news stories on a range of topics for families, children and young people.
If you are a family member of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, or one of the professionals who help them, you can get the latest updates via the Kirklees SEND Newsletter.
If you would like to sign up to receive the newsletter via email, then please contact Localoffer@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 416919.
You can also sign up to the Additional Needs Register (ANR), you can also choose to receive a copy of the newsletter every 2 months. More information can more found on our ANR page.
Kooth - Online mental health support
Kooth.com is a free, safe, and anonymous online mental health service.
Autistic artists come to Lawrence Batley (Huddersfield!)
Saturday 31st May, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield.
Exam Support
In the coming weeks many children in primary schools/high schools and college in England will be taking their exams.
Find help and support here.
Introducing the Families Together Gateway
We have launched a new way for families in Kirklees to get the help and support they need.
The ‘Families Together Gateway’ brings together a wide range of information and support, including services which go all the way from pre-birth, through childhood and adolescence, and up to 25-years-old for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Huddersfield Town Football Club Meet With Families To Discuss Accessibility
Huddersfield Town meet with families through Richard Dresser from Kirklees Council Local Offer Team and Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) focus of Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) to discuss accessibility at the club.
Cluster funding model to support pupils with additional needs
Kirklees are changing the way funding is provided to support school pupils with additional needs.
Calling all football fans! (and wannabe fans!) Help make the John Smith Stadium more accessible.
Calling all football fans! (and wannabe fans!) Help make the John Smith Stadium more accessible.
Happy Healthy Relationships Courses for people with Learning Difficulties
Cloverleaf Advocacy are delivering a range of courses about Happy Healthy Relationships for people with Learning Difficulties.
SEARCHin for interns
This May there is a open evening for young people living in Kirklees, (aged 18-24) with learning difficulties or autism who are interested in developing their skills for the world of work. If you work with young people or families, or you know of someone who you think may be interested in becoming an intern, please share these details.
The Project SEARCH intern programme offers a supportive environment where young people get the opportunity to work with others, gain real work experience and develop life skills.