Safe Hands

Find out about the help available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Our local offer gives you information about the support available in Blackburn with Darwen for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The offer covers children and young people aged between 0 to 25. 

The local offer can help you to:

  • understand what to do if you're new to SEND

  • find local support such as parent support groups, fun activities or specialist healthcare

  • find out what to do in a complex situation, for example if you need to appeal a decision

  • get advice for young adults with SEND, such as housing and employment support
Blackburn with Darwen Local offer