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As a parent carer forum, we ensure that the voices of Bolton’s parent carers are heard by SEND professionals locally, and also nationally. Services have a duty to consider parent carers, children’s and young people’s views, when developing, reviewing and changing any services that are used by families with a child or young person (0-25) with SEND. We do this in a number of ways, whether it’s through sitting on formal groups, or developing relationships with professionals, we are always ensuring the voice of local families is represented. To find out more about how we represent families, and where, click here.
SEND Local Offer in Bolton
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Every local authority must provide a SEND local offer. The local provides information for Bolton families relating to provision that they can find available locally. This covers things like understanding SEN Support in schools, health services and how social care services supporty.
Bolton's local offer
Bolton IAS is a local organisatio run by a dedicated local team. They are legally trained in SEND law and their role is to support families of children and young people with SEND. They are completely independent and can offer advice and guidance on a range of issues from education, to health to social care.
To find out more about what Bolton IAS offer and their contact details click below.
Bolton Information and Advisory Service SEND
Contact are a national charity who support families with disabled children. They have a helpline and website offering guidance on a range of sibjects such as benefits and medical conditions.
They have a comprehensive website at www.contct.org.uk
CONTACT: the charity for families with disabled children