Local Offer
A Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support services the local authority think will be available in their local area.
The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory, which also contains information for children, young people and families, and for adults. It brings together helpful and useful information located in one easily searchable website which is accessible through smart phones and tablets.
The Local Offer contains a wide range of information and services to support children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. These include services provided by the Local Authority and the health service, as well as services provided by the voluntary and private sectors (e.g. charities and disability groups, nurseries, youth clubs, leisure activities etc.).
Additional information is be available for young adults. The Sheffield Local Offer is intended to help you make informed choices about things that are important to you such as where to live; transport; social activities, work and training; and making the transition to adulthood.
Full information about the Sheffield local offer can be found here: http://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/kb5/sheffield/directory/advice.page?id=jBd7MDpqUmI.
The provision at Archdale School is part of the Sheffield local offer.