SEND support for young people leaving care

Support for young people and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities

Need a bit of support?

You’re not on your own. If you are 25 or under and have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), there’s help available for you.

The SEND Local Offer is a simple website where you can find out:

What support you can get
How to get that support when you need it

SEND Local Offer

What can the Local Offer help with?

You can use it to:

Understand what to do if you need extra support
Get advice about becoming an adult in a way that works for you
Learn about getting ready for work, training, or your next steps
Find activities, clubs, and things to get involved in
Learn about your housing options

There is a section called Preparing for Adulthood, which is helpful if you are thinking about:

Work and future goals
Becoming more independent
Planning what comes next in your life

Need help using the Local Offer?

A SEND Local Offer Co‑ordinator can help you find what you need.

You can email them at: localoffer@wokingham.gov.uk

You can also talk to your Personal Advisor (PA), who is there to support you too.

Wokingham SENDIASS

Wokingham Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is a service that can help you.

SENDIASS is free, confidential, and independent service that supports young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) up to age 25, as well as parents and carers.

They can help you understand support around:

Health
Social care
Personal budgets
Education

They explain things clearly and help you understand your choices so you can feel more confident.

You don’t have to figure everything out on your own, there are people ready to help you every step of the way.

How to contact them

Email: Sendiass@wokingham.gov.uk

Phone: 0118 908 8233

Website: Wokingham SENDIASS

Your Personal Advisor (PA)

Your Personal Advisor (PA) is someone who is there for you.
They will:

Listen to you
Support you
Help you think about your next steps

Your PA can help you with:

Sharing your views and being part of planning your future
Making choices that feel right for you
Building confidence and becoming more independent
Learning everyday life skills
Moving from children’s services to adult services when the time is right for you

Your PA is there to help you feel ready, confident, and supported.

“If you’ve got an EHCP, you’ll be working with other teams in the council. Ask you PA for help with this if you need it.”

- Isla, Care Leaver