Local & National Support

Local Support in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Local Offer

Every local authority must publish a Local Offer explaining:

  • SEND education support
  • Health services
  • Social care support
  • Activities and services for children and young people

Wolverhampton Information, Advice and Support Service

Wolverhampton’s SEND IASS provides:

  • Free, impartial advice for parents and carers
  • Help understanding SEND law and processes
  • Support preparing for meetings or appeals
SEND Wolves Forum logo featuring pink, yellow and blue stylised figures, one is a wheelchair user, with a green ring around them above red ‘SWF’ text.

SEND Wolves forum (us!)

We provide:

  • Peer support and advice from other parents/carers
  • A path for you to have your say in Wolverhampton’s SEND support and governance
  • Support with navigating key SEND services

Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs

The Wolverhampton outreach service offers workshops, coffee mornings, drop in sessions and parent programmes.

Schools and SENCos

For many families, the first step is:

  • Speaking to the school special educational needs coordinator (SENCo)
  • Discussing concerns with teachers
  • Requesting meetings to review support

Schools should be able to guide parents towards additional services where needed.

National Support

The independent provider of special education advice (IPSEA) work to provide free, independent legal advice on SEND law, EHCPs, appeals and tribunals.

They can provide:

  • Expert advice on your rights
  • Tribunal support
  • Template letters & guides
  • Helpline & email advice

Contact for famlies with disabled children is a leading charity for families raising disabled children.

They can provide:

  • Free helpline & listening ear service
  • Parent-to-parent support
  • Practical guides & financial help
  • Local groups & events

Scope is a disability equality charity offering both practical and emotional support

They provide:

  • Information on rights & benefits
  • Education & employment advice
  • Campaigning for better inclusion
  • Parent support services

YoungMinds is a UK charity fighting for children and young peoples’s mental health; they also have parent guides and a helpline

They can provide:

  • advice on anxiety, school refusal & emotional wellbeing
  • Parent guides & helpline
  • Crisis support information

SOS!SEN is an independent national helpline for special education advice

They can provide:

  • Free confidential telephone support
  • Help securing the right educational provision
  • Advice on SEN processes