The new Strategy will be in place for the next 5 years, and will include local and national data to provide a picture of Swindon SEND. This will then help us to determine how we move forward to improve outcomes & achievement for children and young people with SEND in Swindon. 

To read more please visit SENDi & AP Strategy 2023-2028 page on the Local Offer.

For more transport news please visit the Travel Assistance menu or go on the Transport news and information page.

To speak to a member of SEND service, please call 01793 464641. 

Lines are open Monday-Thursday 8-5pm and on Friday 8-4:30pm. 

Or alternatively email the SEND Service inbox at SENDService@swindon.gov.uk.

To find out more about The SEND Service please click here.

You can help improve the Local Offer and keep it up to date by contacting us or, if you are a service or information lead, filling out a form. For more information see the 'How can I request changes on the SEND Local Offer?' page

The SEND Service have received a letter from Will Quince MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, responding to the Ofsted/CQC Local Area SEND revisit report which was published in November 2021.

Lisa Savage, Interim Head of Statutory SEND, has drafted an open letter to inform you of the steps that we are taking to address this and provide you with the information you need.

To view the open letter, please click here.

If you work in schools, health or social care settings, within local authorities or developing policy for children with SEND, please share your views in a short (10-15 minute) anonymous online survey.

For more information please click here.

Swindon Borough Council is working with Swindon SEND Families Voice to develop answers to your frequently asked questions

To view these Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

We are seeking the help of parents, guardians or young people who have made appeals to the SEND tribunal.

Please view flyer about a research Study into First-tier Tribunal Special Education Needs and Disability appeals.

A regular 'Stay and Play' session for parents who have children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities aged 0-5 years. For more information please visit the SEND Stay and Play Support Group page

On this page you can find information on local events and opportunities to support your employment and training journey.

Employment and skills events, webinars and activities

These courses are provided free of charge for young people who stammer in Swindon and also support young people country-wide.

For more information please visit the Speech and Language Page on Stammering.

Parents or carers of eligible children are invited to apply for a place online using the form on the Swindon Borough Council page here.