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Find information and guidance about the support available in Stockport for children and young people with SEND.
Information about what to do if you're worried about your child or their development.
Groups, organisations and services available in Stockport for children and young people with SEND, their families and carers.
Find information about the help available to support children and young people with SEND in education.
A personal budget allows you to choose how and when you receive support so that you can maintain independence.
Information about free travel and travel assistance for children and young people with SEND, including eligibility and how to apply.
Support and services for autistic people from pre-school, through education and into adulthood.
Information about careers, training, volunteering and local services for young people preparing for adulthood.
Short breaks give children and young people with SEND positive experiences that support their personal development and give a break to their primary carers.
Find help and support about mental health and wellbeing for children and young people on the Healthy Stockport website.
SEND jargon buster
A list of SEND roles and services, helping you to understand some of the terms you might come across.
Moving from children's to adult social care
Information about the Early Adulthood team and moving from children's to adults social care including how to make a referral and information about the assessment process.
Start Well Stockport
Start Well Stockport is here to help and support you with your child’s development from pre-birth to 5 years.
Portage service
The Start Well Portage team work with pre-school children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
Keeping children safe
Report a concern about a child and find safeguarding information for children in entertainment and employment.
Youth Offending Service
The Youth Offending Service aims to prevent and reduce re-offending by young people.
Blue Badges
If you have a disability, a Blue Badge allows you to park legally near shops, offices and public buildings.
Childcare
Find information about childcare for children with SEND, including what the law says and your rights.
Benefits, debt advice and support
Apply for benefits, find debt advice information and advice centre locations.
If you're a parent or carer of a child or young person who's neurodivergent or has SEND, you can can also join our regular sessions.