SEND Next Steps Event 2026
Let’s celebrate and embrace our unique differences. Check out the options available in Calderdale and Kirklees, as you progress into adult life.
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.
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.
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)
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.