What does the local offer cover?

The local offer will include information about health and social care services, education, leisure activities and support groups in the area for children and young people aged 0 – 25 with SEND and their families.

There will be information about:

• Services and support available
• How children and young people’s needs are identified and assessed
• The way schools, colleges and maintained nurseries support children and young people with SEND
• How to access services and how decisions are made
• Preparation for adulthood and independence
• Arrangements for making a complaint and mediation
• How to comment on the local offer

The Department for Education’s draft SEN Code of Practice and regulations outlines the range of information to be included in the local offer.



Ermine Street Church Academy is committed to providing a high quality education to all the children. We believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs or a disability (SEND) have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic, personal and social curriculum, which is accessible to them. All children should be fully included in all aspects of school life.

We believe that all children should be equally valued in school. We will strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and to develop an environment where all children can flourish and feel safe.

Ermine Street Church Academy is committed to inclusion and providing ‘Quality First Teaching’ for all children. We aim to engender a sense of community and belonging, and to offer new opportunities to all learners. This does not mean that we will treat all learners in the same way, but that we will respond to learners in ways which take account of their varied life experiences and needs.

We are always available for you to discuss any questions or concerns that you may have about your child and their provision.