Many families are not always aware of the wide range of support, advice and services available beyond school. The Hampshire Local Offer is an excellent place to start for parents and carers who may be seeking additional guidance, support or information for their child.
The Local Offer brings together information about services available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Hampshire. This includes support with areas such as learning needs, emotional wellbeing, speech and language, neurodiversity, health services, short breaks, family support and much more.
At King’s Academy Rowner, we are always committed to supporting children and families as best we can. However, schools have limited in-house services and specialist capacity. Because of this, we strongly encourage families to explore the Hampshire Local Offer, which can help signpost parents and carers to a much broader range of professional advice, resources and external support services.
The Local Offer can be accessed here:
We hope families find this resource helpful and reassuring. Accessing advice early and understanding what support is available can often make a real difference for children and young people.