Do you know about Lancashire's SEND Local Offer?
 
The SEND Local Offer is a vital resource for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families. It brings together information about education, health, social care, and community services in one accessible place.


Under the Children and Families Act 2014, professionals have a duty to help families access accurate and up-to-date SEND information. Familiarity with the Local Offer helps us meet this responsibility and ensure families know what support is available.


The Local Offer helps families understand what support is available, how to access it, and what to expect from services across the county.

What you need to know
 
As council staff working with children and young people and families, you may be approached by families seeking support for a child or young person with SEND. The Local Offer is a key tool to help guide those conversations.


It includes:

• details of local services and organisations offering SEND support
• guidance on Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans
• information on early years, school, and post-16 provision
• resources for transitioning to adulthood
• a searchable SEND Directory of activities, advice, and support

How you can use and promote it
 
You can support families by:

• signposting them to the SEND Local Offer website
• encouraging them to explore the Lancashire Service Finder SEND Directory  
• sharing the Local Offer in team meetings, at events, or via social media
• using it yourself to stay informed about the range of support available

We also have a Lancashire Local Offer Facebook page which is updated with information about SEND services and support, upcoming events and webinars and resources for families and professionals. Please follow and share posts from this page to help raise awareness of the Local Offer and signpost families to the support available across Lancashire.


If families would like to receive updates about SEND in their local area they can receive a free newsletter, by joining the FIND database.


By understanding and promoting the SEND Local Offer, we can help ensure families across Lancashire feel informed, supported, and empowered to access the services they need. Thank you for your support with this.

As part of TaAF work to align with Active Environments and working with key services and organisations, we are looking at trying to activate Marsden Park, and we would like to understand what the community would like to see.​

Reimagining our park and green spaces. Help us shape the future of Marsden Park.

What would make Marsden Park a greener, more welcoming, creative and enjoyable place for everyone? We want to hear from residents, regular park users and occasional visitors. We would like to understand what you value about the park today, what could be improved and what new ideas you would like to see. Your feedback will help us understand community needs and inform future ideas for Marsden Park. 

Click here: Marsden Park - community survey – Fill out form

Nelson’s businesses are a vital part of the town’s ecosystem. From independent traders and growing businesses to larger employers, they help create jobs, opportunities and the energy that keeps the local economy moving.

​With £20 million of investment over the next 10 years, Nelson Pride in Place represents a significant opportunity for the town. Local businesses, organisations and community groups are encouraged to have a strong voice in that journey. Their experience, ideas and understanding of Nelson will help shape a stronger and more prosperous future.

Join the Business Coffee Morning to:

Learn more about the Pride in Place programme
Meet other local businesses and organisations
Share views and ideas for Nelson's future
Find out how to get involved
Friday 23 October 2026
7:30am - 9:00am
McDonald's, Nelson
Free tea and coffee
VCFSE organisations are especially welcome to attend. Many charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations operate just like small businesses, creating jobs, delivering services and supporting local people. This event is for you too, and your voice is just as important in shaping Nelson's future.
🔗 Register your attendance

​The latest People of Pendle meeting brought together local organisations, community groups and services to share updates, build connections and highlight opportunities across Pendle. The discussion covered a wide range of topics including support for carers, dementia services, neurodiversity, family support, volunteering, community wellbeing, employment programmes, physical activity and funding opportunities.