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
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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.
The ToothPASTE study
Find out how we can help autistic children to have good dental health.
Health Education England - Autism Peer Education for Parents and Carers
HEE has commissioned a collaborative of charities, led by The National Autistic Society, to develop a programme of autism peer education and training.
Have your say on school proposals
Plans to increase support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have moved on to the next stage.
Proposals to make changes to provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs
Kirklees Council is consulting on a statutory proposal to establish new Additionally Resourced Provision for Complex Communication and Interaction needs at Netherhall St James CE (VC) Infant and Nursery School, Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School and Netherhall Learning Campus High School.
New ARP proposals
The outcome report from the consultation on the proposals for new ARPs has now been published.
Joseph Norton stakeholder consultation
Wellspring Academy Trust is proud to be a part of exciting proposals put forward by Kirklees Council for special school provision in the district.
Down Syndrome act
The government is creating some new guidance to help make life better for people with Down's Syndrome in England. If you care for a child or young person with Down's Syndrome, or are a young person with Down's Syndrome, you can share your thoughts and ideas about what should be included.
Made By Dyslexia
Made By Dyslexia is a fantastic charity which promotes the strength of the Dyslexic Brain.