SEND Services in Calderdale

Calderdale's SEND support sits within a metropolitan authority in Yorkshire and The Humber, where specialist provision includes 12 dedicated specialist schools alongside mainstream schools with SEN units and resource bases. Across England, the proportion of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans has risen significantly in recent years, reflecting growing identification of need and changing thresholds, so understanding how Calderdale's local services work is an important first step for any parent navigating the system. The council's SENDIASS team - Calderdale's free, impartial Information, Advice and Support Service - is there to help you understand your rights, support your child's needs, and guide you through the assessment process, whether your child is already identified as having SEND or you're exploring whether an assessment might help. This guide brings together the key information about SEND support in Calderdale, from early identification through to specialist provision and statutory assessment, so you can find the right support for your child.

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