Surrey Local Offer

Our Local Offer website is for children and young people with additional needs, their families and the practitioners who help them. On it you will find helpful information and the details of support services in your area: surreylocaloffer.org.uk

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of autism that some autistic people experience. To help support autistic young people experiencing PDA, we’ve delivered PDA training to over 337 education staff from 171 different settings. Learn more: orlo.uk/UeARi

The Parent Carer section of our website provides detailed information on a wide range of topics including early years, education, leisure activities and financial support. Take a look: orlo.uk/75zv3

Just over a month until our next Additional Needs Service Showcase in Ash with the Guildford Community Wellbeing Team & Family Voice Surrey. The Showcase is a great way for families & professionals to meet & connect with local services. Find out more: orlo.uk/zoFi2

We update our Local Offer website regularly based on your feedback! Read some recent improvements we have made in response to your suggestions: orlo.uk/9il12

Have you seen the parent/carer guide for children with additional needs and/or disabilities? To find out more, download or request a copy visit: orlo.uk/locPv

Using parent/carer feedback and in collaboration with Family Voice Surrey we’ve created a clear, co-produced guide to help you understand the Alternative Provision (AP) process orlo.uk/vCJ1S

Don’t miss out on the Understanding Sensory Needs session hosted by @YMCAEastSurrey taking place tomorrow (17 September). The session is designed to support parents and carers in gaining a deeper understanding of the sensory needs of children with ASD and other additional needs.

Our Preparing for Adulthood section has detailed information on what young people should consider as they move into adult life. It includes advice on: •Education and employment •Housing •Health •Services offering support to young people Visit: orlo.uk/FDAwl

In collaboration with parent/carers and @FamilyVoiceSurrey, we have created a new parent/carer guide to Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) to help you understand how schools support children through inclusive, everyday teaching practices Read the guide orlo.uk/uJWUi

Don’t miss the next Sensory Rhymetime at @HorleyLibrary on Saturday 20 September! The sessions are specifically for children aged 0 to 9 with additional needs and disabilities. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

Our Support for siblings webpage provides details of the support services and help available to children or young people who have siblings with additional needs and/or disabilities: orlo.uk/S1Un7

We're excited to announce our next Additional Needs Service Showcases in Redhill and Ash! Based on previous feedback, the event in Redhill will have a Preparing for Adulthood theme. To find out more about these and previous Showcases visit: orlo.uk/3lEAj

Calling all young people with additional needs or disabilities in Surrey! Join our Local Offer writers’ group and share your experiences and stories with other young people and the professionals who support them. For further details: orlo.uk/GcnWq

Following your feedback, we’ve updated the Leisure and Childcare section of our website! The updates include a page dedicated to local activities for children with additional needs and disabilities. Take a look and let us know what you think: orlo.uk/g2Q5X

@FamilyLives are hosting free online workshops called Anxiety around ADHD. The workshop offers information about why children with ADHD may experience anxiety and offers practical tips to support them.

We're excited to announce our next Additional Needs Service Showcases in Redhill and Ash! Based on previous feedback, the event in Redhill will have a Preparing for Adulthood theme. To find out more about these and previous Showcases visit: orlo.uk/7khBy

Parent Carer in the Leatherhead area? Why not come along to one of the sessions hosted by @MaryFrancesTrst, they are a great opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and find support.

The latest Family Matters newsletter has a Back to School theme.

The Support for your child in Early Years section of the Local Offer has a range of helpful information including: • How your early education provider can support you • Details of local support services • Tips on moving to primary school Visit: orlo.uk/Si30E

Excited to announce our next Additional Needs Service Showcases in Redhill & Ash! Based on feedback shared with us after previous Showcases, the event in Redhill will have a Preparing for Adulthood theme. To find out more visit: orlo.uk/1ukXD