Find local support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

by | 7 November 2025 | Children's Group, Education and Learning, Mansfield, Support Group

Looking for support for a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Want to know what is available locally? Then Nottinghamshire’s SEND Local Offer is for you!

The local offer brings together lots of useful information all on one website and aims to help parents, carers and families find out what’s available across the county.

The local offer is designed to be your gateway to local support services and useful information on a range of topics. Using the website, families can find:

  • local groups and clubs
  • activities and events what’s on across Nottinghamshire
  • advice on travel and transport
  • information on topics like education, health and care (EHC)
  • plans and support in schools
  • nursery, playgroup, school and college listings
  • experienced childcare providers
  • mental health support resources
  • help to prepare young people for adulthood
  • and lots more.

For young people with additional needs, there is a specially designed Young People’s Zone, packed with tailored information and advice just for them

Not sure what support your child is eligible for?

Nottinghamshire County Council’s new SEND journey map can help you navigate the options to get the right support, at the right time.

Created with input from parents, carers and young people, it outlines what’s available locally for children from birth until they’re 25 years old, with detailed information for each age group and comprehensive service listings.

Ready to find local support for children and young people with SEND?