SEND Local Offer What we changed in 2019-2020

What we changed in 2019-2020

We never stop working to make your Local Offer better for you to use.  Here is a rundown of some of the most recent changes we have made in response to your feedback:

Coronavirus Resources

We have created a comprehensive resource for those looking for advice and support during these challenging times.  We have provided up to date information on the services that ae running and how to access them and we have comunicated government guidance to SEND families via the Local Offer and the social media chennels.

We have also provided downloadable Reasonable Adjustment Request which can be produced if someone is challenged for not wearing a mask which has been well received by parents.

Feedback received from a practitioner working with families in the Coronavirus SEND page  "I am really impressed with what you have put together on the Local Offer."

Link Newsletter

The Link newsletter, which now has over 500 subscribers, has been redesigned with a fresh, new look and will now be available as web content as well as a printable document.  There is a pop up notification on the SEND Local Offer home page encouraging users to sign up.  The newsletter continues to receive very positive feedback form parents and practitioners.

Information on Schools

Parents requested more information on specialist school provision in Trafford.

In response we have updated the I am a parent carer area to include information on specialist primary schools, specialist secondary schools and small specialist classes.

Graduated Approach - guide for parent carers and young people

In reponse to requests from parents and practitioners we have produced an easy read guide to the Trafford Graduated Approach.  This has been very well received by parent carers and professionals working with families.  A web version of the guide is now also available on the Local Offer.

Some of the comments we have received:

"I just wanted to say well done to ... the Team for the production of the excellent booklet for parent carers and YPs and Trafford’s Graduated Approach – it’s a really lovely piece of work and will be so helpful for a lot of Trafford families" B (practitioner)

"Just wanted to feedback to you regarding the new publication.  As a parent of an SEN child I would have found this guide invaluable.  It is well clear, concise and would suit any reading style with lots of white space and visuals.

I particularly found the EHC Assessment section useful as I think a lot of parents get lost in this process."  C (parent)

Early Years Graduated Approach

A dedicated section has been created in the I am a Practitioner area for early years providers to access information on the Early Years Graduated Approach.

Independent Travel Training 

Finally, we have worked with the Independent Travel Training team to produce videos for young people and their parent carers.  

The training is designed to help young people to get more out of life by giving them the skills and confidence they need to travel independently by public transport. 

Our videos will help to promote awareness of the service amongst young people with SEND and their parent carers.