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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.
Changes To Thriving Kirklees
Changes to Children’s, Young People’s and Family Services In Kirklees Council
From 1 April 2024, we will no longer be using Thriving Kirklees to describe children’s, young people’s and family services in Kirklees.
This includes: Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing, Health Visiting and School Nursing (0-19), Peer and Volunteer Led Family Support (Homestart Kirklees), Healthy Start and Safety in the Home (Fresh Futures).
Introducing the Designated Clinical Officer (DCO)
Introducing the Designated Clinical Officer (DCO)
Neurodevelopmental Family Navigator Service
Barnardo's Kirklees are offering a new service to the families of children and young people, aged up to 18, who are waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment in Kirklees.
Woodley School increasing capacity
A Kirklees special school will increase its numbers so it can accommodate more children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
New school to bring another boost for local education (1)
We are delighted to confirm that, in partnership with Delta Academies Trust, the council has received government approval to open a new school for pupils with additional needs.
Short Breaks redesign
Approval has been given for changes to short break and respite services for children and young people with additional needs.
Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS)
A new pilot is under way to support neurodiverse children who attend mainstream schools.
Expansion to go ahead for Kirklees special school
A Kirklees special school will increase its numbers so it can accommodate more children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
New school to bring another boost for local education
We are delighted to confirm that, in partnership with Delta Academies Trust, the council has received government approval to open a new school for pupils with additional needs.
Neurodevelopmental Family Navigator Service Pilot, Barnardo's, Kirklees
For parents and carers of children, young people and young adults aged up to 18 who are waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment in Kirklees. This is a Barnardo’s service.