Contents
- Alternative Provision
- Annual Review
- Appeals & Mediation
- Attendance/Not in full time education
- Benefits
- Complaints
- Disability Discrimination
- Education other than in school/college
- Education, Health and Care Plans
- Exclusions
- Health
- How should the Local Authority help
- Neurodiversity
- Personal Budgets
- SEN Support in nurseries, schools and colleges
- Service Families
- Social Care
- Transport
- Year 6 Transition
- Young People’s Page
Benefits
As a service we do not provide information, advice or guidance in relation to benefits but understand the importance of ensuring that this information is easily accessible as we do believe in making a positive and lasting difference for all young people with special educational needs and/or disability.
Below are some useful resources and links to organisations who are best placed to offer ongoing support.
Practical advice about carers and disability benefits are available at:
The local offer has comprehensive lists and links to both local and national organisations.
The Department for Work and Pensions has a series of helpful videos on YouTube to help parents and carers wanting to find out more about claiming DLA for a child.
Click here to view the video.
More information on DLA rates, eligibility, how to claim and post 16 is available on the gov.uk website.
Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) are used to pay for work that is needed to help a disabled person live more independently in their own home. The grant is not means tested if the application is for adaptions for a disabled child.
For more information please visit your local offer website.
The Local Offer website has an up to date list of organisations that offer grants or funding for both individuals and groups that can be used towards short breaks, experiences, equipment and other things.
Organisations available to help you in understanding and applying for benefits include:
You can contact the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA)’s Benefits Advisor, if you have any questions, concerns, or just need some help regarding benefits.
Citizens Advice are experts in all kinds of benefits and have lots of useful information on their website. They will advocate on your behalf with authorities to help sort out benefits and other financial issues.
- Citizens Advice have advisors online of you can search for your local centre.
Further information is available on your local offer.