Bucks SEND Local Offer

31/10/2026

👶 Baby Week Buckinghamshire returns from 14 to 20 November 2026 with the theme “Chat, Play, Read with Me: Together We Build the Best Start.” Families across Buckinghamshire can enjoy a wide range of free events and activities that celebrate the importance of early relationships, communication, play and learning.

Whether you are expecting a baby, caring for a baby or young child, or supporting a family, there is something for everyone. Events will take place in Aylesbury, Chesham, High Wycombe and Buckingham, with opportunities to meet other families, explore local support services and take part in fun activities together. 🧸📚

Some events require booking in advance.

Find events and activities near you: https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/news/baby-week-buckinghamshire-2026/

22/10/2026

There’s still time to help shape our Accessibility Strategy for
children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Tell us:
✅ Is it clear and easy to understand?
✅ Are we focusing on the right priorities?
✅ Is there anything important we’ve missed?

Have your say before 11:59pm on 15 November 2026 by:
🔵 Completing our online survey - https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/schools/accessibility-strategy-2027-2032
🔵 Sending us an email: [email protected]
🔵 Calling us: 01296 383225
🔵 Returning a printed version of the survey

Your voice matters.

20/10/2026

Take a look at this webinar happening tonight 👇

SEND Protect WEBINAR — Protecting Your SEND Child's Financial Future! Join us online on 20 October 2026, 20:00–21:00 to learn about Wills, LPAs, Deputyships, Trusts and tools to protect means-tested benefits and savings. A must for parents and carers planning ahead. Reserve your spot: https://wix.to/8fIDuzF

19/10/2026

We want every child and young person to have access to the right education and childcare places, in the right place, at the right time 🎒

Have your say on our Education Places Sufficiency Strategy 2027 to 2032, which looks at the following across Buckinghamshire:

🔵 school places
🔵 early years and childcare
🔵 SEND provision
🔵 post-16 education

Whether you’re a parent, carer, education provider or simply interested in the future of education in our county, we’d love to hear from you 💬

Read our proposals and have your say 👉 https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/childrens-services/education-places-sufficiency-strategy/

Consultation closes 11:59pm, Sunday 13 December 2026

18/10/2026

Has your child recently become eligible for Free School Meals? More children can receive Free School Meals from September 2026.

ℹ️ Please note that eligibility for the HAF programme has not changed for the 2026/27 programme year.

Not sure if your child can take part in HAF? Visit our website or ask your child's school.
🔗 https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/buckinghamshire-haf/haf-information-for-families/

13/10/2026

The SEND Local Offer Get Involved section shows your comments about the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) local offer for children and young people, and what we've done based on your feedback 💬 Take a look here👉 https://ow.ly/1wlW50Uwv08

13/10/2026

Free School Meals eligibility has expanded. From September 2026, all children living in a household that receives Universal Credit can get Free School Meals.

ℹ️The eligibility criteria for the HAF programme have not changed. HAF places are still mainly for children who receive Targeted Free School Meals.

Find out if your child can take part in HAF: 🔗 https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/buckinghamshire-haf/haf-information-for-families/

12/10/2026

Are you aged 12 to 25 with SEND and want to have your say? Join Shout Out for SEND Reps and help improve services for young people in Buckinghamshire.

📍 Princes Risborough
🗓 Monthly Monday evening meetings

Learn more: https://www.youthvoicebucks.co.uk/opportunities/SOFS-reps/

06/10/2026

🏥 Making GP services more SEND-friendly

Young people with SEND have worked with GP surgeries across Buckinghamshire to share their experiences and recommend ways to improve accessibility.

Their ideas are helping shape changes to local services, making it easier for patients to access the support and reasonable adjustments they need.

🔗 Read more: https://www.youthvoicebucks.co.uk/sendyi-primarycare/

Our SEND Young Inspectors visited GP surgeries and shared what really makes a difference. Their recommendations have already led to changes in local practices! Read the report and explore our practical resources to help make GP services more inclusive.

05/10/2026

Free Early Years Autism Course 📢 Supporting families and settings together across Buckinghamshire 📍Join our free termly course for parents, carers and early years practitioners to:

✨ Give an overview of ‘What is Autism?’
✨ Look at the ‘Key Areas of Difference’ in the way autistic children learn and how these differences impact on children at home and in schools and settings
✨ Begin to explore the strategies used to support autistic children, including visual supports, transitions, and the sensory environment
✨ Explore ways of working together with your child’s school or setting
✨ Provide opportunities to meet and share experiences with other parents and ask questions specific to your child’s and family’s needs.

Courses are open to up to two family members and a practitioner from the child's setting. Find out more and register your interest 👉 https://earlyyearsweb.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/early-years-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send/early-years-autism/