Trafford: local support
For families in Trafford, these links go straight to the local SEND offer and advice service.
Trafford SEND Local Offer ↗Trafford SENDIASS ↗
You can ask someone to help
Trafford SENDIASS ↗
If you live elsewhere
SENDIASS gives free, impartial information and advice. Find the service for the local authority where you live.
Find your local SENDIASS ↗SEND advice
IPSEA offers information about children’s educational rights and advice services.
Visit IPSEA ↗Reading this guide
You can print this page or share it with someone helping you prepare for a meeting.
Words you may hear at school
SEND: special educational needs and disabilities.
SENCO: the person who coordinates support for children with special educational needs.
EHCP: education, health and care plan — a formal plan setting out needs and support.
Reasonable adjustments: changes required under disability law to help a disabled pupil avoid disadvantage. What is reasonable depends on the situation.
SAR: subject access request — asking for a copy of personal information held about someone.
Local authority: the council. For an EHCP, this means the council maintaining the plan.