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The BCP Council SEND Local OfferLocal OfferA local authority website resource that holds information on services and provision for children and young people with SEN and disabilities across education, health and social care and leisure. provides information on services and activities for children and young people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs, disabilities and health needs. For information on accessibility.
Sign up to our co-production pledge to show your support and commitment to our SEND work within our local area and keep up to date with the latest family information and SEND newsletter here.
Safety value information
Find out about the most recent communications regarding Safety Valve issued on the 18 March 2024. You can also read the BCP Council's Safety Value 15 year DSG deficit recovery plan document and the Safety Value update for young people.
Our 2024 SEND survey now open please complete the survey If you would like to know about the 2023 SEND survey.
The team can be contacted on 01202 128880 or at SENDbso@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
See the sections below for more information on specific needs.
Help us build better SEND services and support
Complete our 2024 SEND survey and tell us about your experiences of SEND support, whether in school or college, healthcare or in the community.
Access the survey via haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/send-survey-2024 which is open from 1 to 31 October 2024.