Surrey Local Offer
@SurreySENDLO
Surrey’s SEND Local Offer. Information and services for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities (AND).
Our Local Offer website is for children and young people with additional needs, their families and the practitioners who help them. On it you will find helpful information and the details of support services in your area: surreylocaloffer.org.uk
Due to a successful pilot, the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINs) programme now has 71 schools in the programme 👏 The programme helps support the inclusion of neurodiverse children in schools through partnership working orlo.uk/aT03o
Our Preparing for Adulthood section has detailed information on what young people should consider as they move into adult life. It includes advice on: •Education and employment •Housing •Health •Services offering support to young people Visit: orlo.uk/QoXaU
The Support for your child in Early Years section of the Local Offer has a range of helpful information including: •How your early education provider can support you •Details of local support services •Tips on moving to primary school Visit: orlo.uk/FsfMs
Read about how this investment will improve the existing Surrey Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service.
Our Cabinet has approved further investment of £4.9m in our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This investment will lead to a range of improvements that enhance and expand the service to better support families. Find out more: orlo.uk/y29jl
Calling all young people with additional needs or disabilities in Surrey! Join our Local Offer writers’ group and share your experiences and stories with other young people and the professionals who support them. For further details: orlo.uk/2F7BV
Read about the recent Additional Needs Showcases! Find out what they are, why they are held and what people thought of them: orlo.uk/Rp0Rw
The Surrey Short Breaks team is offering free inclusive summer activities for children and young people with additional needs! The activities are open to families currently eligible for the Short Breaks service. To find out more and register visit: orlo.uk/lARAb
‘The Loft’ at Guildford County School will welcome 10 new students into the SEND teaching unit for autistic children in September 2025 🎉 We have invested £3.3m to create the unit alongside additional English and science classrooms & a new stair tower orlo.uk/xHT8I
Don’t miss the next Sensory Rhymetime at @HorleyLibrary on Saturday 26 July! The sessions are specifically for children aged 0 to 9 with additional needs and disabilities. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential!
Our next Sensory Rhymetime is on Sat 26 July. Aimed at SEND families, these sessions take place in an enclosed, calm space supporting play and language. There's low lighting, sensory toys and a ‘quiet’ room available. Find out more: tinyurl.com/SensoryRhymeti… @SurreyLibraries
Have you seen the parent/carer guide for children with additional needs and/or disabilities? To find out more, download or request a copy visit: orlo.uk/jpkus
Mini Meadows is a free Stay and Play session for preschool children with additional needs, held at Waverley Family Centre (Loseley Fields) every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. The session is supported by staff from the Family Centre and @PondMeadowAT
Reminder! #MiniMeadows Stay & Play sessions are free, at 10.00 to 11.30 every Wednesday during term time, at Waverly Family Support Centre at Loselyfields.
Take a look at some of our recently completed, ongoing and upcoming projects as part of the SEND and AP Capital Programme: 🏫 Fordway Centre (see below the before and after pictures!) 🏫 The Loft at Guildford County School 🏫 Hopescourt School Read more orlo.uk/e9WRj
The day we and @FVSurrey have been looking forward to, our Additional Needs Showcase at Bourne Hall Ewell! Please drop by if you can; the services present would love to meet you and discuss the support they offer. For further details about the Showcase: orlo.uk/RR5z5
Join us this Wednesday, (2 July), for our Additional Needs Showcase in Ewell! We're loved teaming up with @FVSurrey to create this event where families and professionals can connect with local services. Find out more: orlo.uk/z8xUL
Why not book tickets for your child to join the @Link_Able Inclusive Games 2025? The activities are for all ages and abilities, and best of all, they're lots of fun!🏅
After the incredible success of our #Paralympic Games, we are bringing them back as an annual event! Renamed 'LinkAble Inclusive Games', this event will be even bigger and better than last year. 26 August @WSportsbox. ow.ly/NEgO50Vh5T8 #Boccia #LearningDisability #Autism
Would you like to receive termly additional needs and disabilities updates? Further details including how to sign up can be found by visiting: orlo.uk/mf4sY
Just one week to go until our next Additional Needs Showcase in Ewell! This event has been organised with @FVSurrey and is a great way for families and professionals to meet and connect with local services. Find out more: orlo.uk/SMxjK
Calling all young people with additional needs or disabilities in Surrey! Join our Local Offer writers’ group and share your experiences and stories with other young people and the professionals who support them. For further details: orlo.uk/3Z3Z5
Check out the new £6.05m Fordway Centre in Spelthorne 🏫 This short-stay school provides primary pupils needing extra support with: ✅ Calm spaces ✅ Activity rooms ✅ Small class sizes Read more orlo.uk/6ir92 #SurreyEducation #AlternativeProvision
Visit our Support for Your Child in Early Years page for information on the support services available for young children in Surrey: orlo.uk/Jwu2h
